1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +
G|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
D|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
A|-2-3-----1-1----|-----1-1--------|-2-3---3-1-1----|-----1-1--------|
E|----------------|-4-4-----1-1----|-----1----------|-4-4-----1-1----|
That's the straight bass line. Once you memorize it (in like 5 minutes)
add some pickup notes and the octave on the 13th fret at the end. Do this
every once in a while for effect. Like so:
/ = slide onto fret from the next lowest fret, done in 1/16th of a beat.
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +
G--|---------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
D--|---------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
A-/|2-3----/1-1----|----1-1-------/|2-3---3-1-1----|----1-1--------|
E--|--------------/|4-4-----1-1----|----1---------/|4-4-----1-1/13-|
| Bass Tabs |
|
| Title |
What’s Golden |
| Artist |
Jurassic 5 |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
XsZKrctSDaw |
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).
