+------------------------------------------------+
+ BAND : Incubus +
+ ALBUM : Morning View +
+ SONG : Wish You Were Here (4 String Bass) +
+ AUTHOR : Mellowbassfunkster +
+------------------------------------------------+
+ SYMBOLS +
+ h - hammer on +
+ p - pull off +
+ b - bend string up +
+ r - release bend +
+ / - slide up +
+ \ - slide down +
+ v - vibrato (sometimes written as ~) +
+ t - tap (with strumming hand) +
+ x - muted, struck string +
+------------------------------------------------+
INTRO(x2)
G|------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------------------------|
A|--------------------2--22255-77-7-77------------------------|
E|---5--5550-00-0-00------------------------------------------|
G|------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------------------------|
A|------------------------------------------------------------|
E|---5--5550-00-0-00--2-222/5500-0-00-------------------------|
VERSE
part1 (x2)
G|------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---2---0--------------2---0-------------9-14b16r14----------|
E|-----------2---/10------------2---/10-----------------------|
part2
G|------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---2---0--------------2---0-------------999-999-------------|
E|-----------2---/10------------2---/10-----------------------|
CHORUS
part1(x2)
G|------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------------------------|
A|--------------------2--22255-77-7-77------------------------|
E|---5--5550-00-0-00------------------------------------------|
G|------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------------------------|
A|------------------------------------------------------------|
E|---5--5550-00-0-00--2-222/5500-0-00-------------------------|
part2
G|------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------9b11r9-------------|
A|---2---0--------------2---0-------------9-------------------|
E|-----------2---/10------------2---/10-----------------------|
VERSE
part1
G|-------------------------------------------------------------
D|-------------------------------------------------------------
A|---2-22x-0--0---------------------2-22x-0-00--0--------------
E|---------------2-22x--10-1010-10\----------------2-22x-10-10-
G|-----------|
D|-----------|
A|-9-14b16r14|
E|-----------|
part2
G|-------------------------------------------------------------
D|-------------------------------------------------------------
A|---2-22x-0-00-0---------------------2-22x-0-00--0------------
E|-----------------2-22x--10-1010-10\----------------2-22x-10--
G|-----------|
D|-----------|
A|-999-999---|
E|-----------|
**CHORUS part1(x2)
BRIDGE
part1(x3)
G|------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------------------------|
A|------------------------------------------------------------|
E|---2-22x-2-2225555-3-33x-3-333-330--------------------------|
part2
G|------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------------------------|
A|------------------------------------------------------------|
E|---2-22x-2-2225555-3-33x-3/1515151515151515-----------------|
**CHORUS part1(x2)
>>>THEN>>>
G|-------|
D|-------|
A|-------|
E|--5~---|
| Bass Tabs |
|
| Title |
Wish You Were Here |
| Artist |
Incubus |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
8295rOMvtQI |
Interactive Bass Tab Guide
Interactive bass tabs provide a better experience than ASCII tabs. With playback, loop, print features and a responsive display that follows the screen of your device.
Use these buttons to control the digital tab player.
| Symbol | Function |
|---|
| Move cursor to the first bar |
| Play interactive tabs |
| Pause playback |
| Loop |
| Print the tab |
| Zoom |
| Page | Switch between page and horizontal view mode |
How to Read Bass Tab: A Beginner's Guide
1. Understanding the Basics
a. Strings:
Bass tab consists of horizontal lines representing the strings of the bass guitar.
The lowest-pitched string (usually the E string) is at the bottom, and the highest-pitched string
(usually the G string) is at the top.
b. Numbers:
Numbers on the lines indicate which fret to play on a specific string.
For example, if you see "3" on the E string, it means you should press down the third fret on the lowest string.
2. Reading Bass Tab Example
In this tab:
- Play the note on the 1st fret of the E string.
- Play the open E string.
- Play the 3rd fret on the A string.
- Play the 1st fret on the A string.
G|-----------------|
D|-----------------|
A|---------3-------|
E|---1-1---1---3---|
3. Playing Techniques
a. Hammer-ons and Pull-offs:
Hammer-ons are represented by an "h" (e.g., 5h7 means play the 5th fret and hammer onto the 7th fret).
Pull-offs are represented by a "p" (e.g., 7p5 means play the 7th fret and pull off to the 5th fret).
b. Slides:
Slides are often indicated by an "/" or "\\" between two numbers (e.g., 5/7 means slide from the 5th fret to the 7th fret).
