Key:
/ = slide up
\ = slide down
b = bend (whole step)
b^ = bend (1/2 step)
b^^ = bend (1 1/2 steps)
pb = pre-bend
r = release-bend
t = tap with righthand finger
h = hammer-on
p = pull-off
~ = Vibrato
* = Natural Harmonic
#(#) = Trill
** = Artificial Harmonic
x = Dead notes (no pitch)
P.M. = Palm mute (- -> underneath indicates which notes)
(\) = Dive w\bar
(/) = Release w\bar
Tp = Tap w\plectrum
Rhythm Fig. 1
Gb|---------------------------------------------------|
Db|-----------2---------------------------------------|
Ab|---------------------------------------------------|
Eb|--3p-2--0------------------------------------------|
Rhythm Fig. 2
Gb|---------------------------------------------------|
Db|-----------2----0----2----5\-4--2------------------|
Ab|---------------------------------------------------|
Eb|--3--2--0------------------------------------------|
Rhythm Fig. 3
Gb|---------------------------------------------------|
Db|-----------2----0----2----5\-4--0------------------|
Ab|---------------------------------------------------|
Eb|--3--2--0--------------------------3---------------|
Rhythm Fig. 4
Gb|---------------------------------------------------|
Db|-----------2----0----2----5\-4--x------------------|
Ab|---------------------------------------------------|
Eb|--3--2--0------------------------------------------|
Rhythm Fig. 5
Gb|---------------------------------------------------|
Db|----------------------2----2-----------------------|
Ab|-------------2--2--4----------4----2---------------|
Eb|--0----3h-4---------------------------3--2---------|
Gb|---------------------------------------------------|
Db|-------------------------2----2--------------------|
Ab|----------------2--2--4----------4----2------------|
Eb|--0----0--3h-4---------------------------3--2------|
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Gb|---------------------------------------------------|
Db|-------------------------2-------------------------|
Ab|----------------2--2--4----------------------------|
Eb|--0----0--3h-4-------------------------------------|
Rhythm Fig. 6
Gb|---------------------------------------------------|
Db|-------------------------------4--4----------------|
Ab|-----------4----4--2-------------------------------|
Eb|--2------------------------------------------------|
Gb|---------------------------------------------------|
Db|---------------------------------------------------|
Ab|-----------4----1----------------------------------|
Eb|--2----------------3----3--3--3--3--3--3--3--3-----|
Rhythm Fig. 7
Gb|---------------------------------------------------|
Db|---------------------------------------------------|
Ab|-------4----7----4-----------4----5----6-----------|
Eb|--5-----------------5-----5------------------------|
Gb|---------------------------------------------------|
Db|----------6----9----6------------------------------|
Ab|--7----7---------------7----7--5----4--------------|
Eb|-----------------------------------------7---------|
Rhythm Fig. 8
Gb|---------------------------------------------------|
Db|---------------------------------------------------|
Ab|---------------------------------------------------|
Eb|--5----5---5------5--6--7--------------------------|
Rhythm Fig. 9
Gb|---------------------------------------------------|
Db|----------------------2----2-----------------------|
Ab|-------------2--2--4----------4----2---------------|
Eb|--0----3h-4---------------------------3h-4---------|
Gb|----------------------2----2-----------------------|
Db|-------------2--2--4----------4----2---------------|
Ab|--0----3h-4---------------------------4--2---------|
Eb|--------------------------------------------4------|
Gb|---------------------------------------------------|
Db|----------------------2----2-----------------------|
Ab|-------------2--2--4----------4----2---------------|
Eb|--0----3h-4---------------------------3h-4---------|
Gb|----------------------2----2-----------------------|
Db|-------------2--2--4----------4----2/-14\----------|
Ab|--0----3h-4------------------------------------0---|
Eb|---------------------------------------------------|
Rhythm Fig. 10
Gb|---------------------------------------------------|
Db|---------------------------------------------------|
Ab|---------------------------------------------------|
Eb|--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--2----3----4--------|
NOTHIN' TO LOSE
Gene Simmons
[Rhy. Fig 1] (2x)
[Rhy. Fig 2]
[Rhy. Fig 3]
[Rhy. Fig 5]
Before I had a baby
I didn't care anyway
I thought about the back door
I didn't know what to say
[Rhy. Fig 5]
But once I got a baby
I, I tried every way
She didn't wanna do it
But she did anyway
[Rhy. Fig 6]
But baby please don't refuse
You know you got nothin' to lose
You got nothin' to lose
[Rhy. Fig 7] (3x)
You got, got nothin' to lose, well nothin'
You got, got nothin' to lose, yeah baby
You got, got nothin' to lose
You got, got nothin' to lose, you g-g-g-g-got nothin'
You got, got nothin' to lose, well come on mama
You got, got nothin' to lose, yeah shake your
[Rhy. Fig 8]
You got, got
You got, you got, you got nothin' to lose
[Rhy. Fig 2]
[Rhy. Fig 4]
[Rhy. Fig 5]
So now I've got a baby
And we've tried every way
You know she wants to do it
And she does anyway
[Rhy. Fig 6]
But baby please don't refuse
You know you got nothin' to lose
[Rhy. Fig 7] (3x)
You got nothin' to lose
You got, got nothin' to lose, yeah baby
You got, got nothin' to lose, yeah
You got, got nothin' to lose, you feel so good
You got, got nothin' to lose, well come on mama
You got, got nothin' to lose, ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-ch yeah
You got, got nothin' to lose, well come on
[Rhy. Fig 8]
You got, got
You got, you got you, got nothin' to lose
[Rhy. Fig 9]
[Drums and piano only]
You got, got nothin' to lose
You got, got nothin' to lose, ooh baby
You got, got nothin' to lose, yeah
[Rhy. Fig 10]
You got, got nothin' to lose, yeah
[Rhy. Fig 7] (repeat and fade)
You got, got nothin' to lose, oh you g-g-got, baby
You got, got nothin' to lose, shake it honey
You got, got nothin' to lose, oh you know you're a sweet thing
You got, got nothin' to lose, oh really mama
You got, got nothin' to lose, yeah you really can move it
You got, got nothin' to lose, oh you g-g-got nothin'
You got, got nothin' to lose,
Yeah shake it, shake it, shake it, shake it
You got, got nothin' to lose
You got, got nothin' to lose
You got, got
| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Nothin’ To Lose |
| Artist |
KISS |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
LYyO4pjRPXo |
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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).
