[Intro] 0:00-0:19
G|------------------------------------------------------|
D|--------2----------2-------------0-------------0------|
A|-----------4----------4----2-2-2---4-2---2-2-2---4-2--| 2x
E|--0--2--------0--2------------------------------------|
[Verse 1] 0:20-0:38
G|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------------2-----------2-------------------------|
A|----------------------0-5--0-5--0-5--0-5-----------4-----------4--2-2--2-2--2-2--2-2--|
E|--0-2--0-2--0-2--0-2----------------------0--2--------0--2----------------------------|
[Interlude 1] 0:39-0:57
G|------------------------------------------------------|
D|--------2----------2-------------0-------------0------|
A|-----------4----------4----2-2-2---4-2---2-2-2---4-2--| 2x
E|--0--2--------0--2------------------------------------|
[Verse 2] 0:58-1:16
G|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------------2-----------2-------------------------|
A|----------------------0-5--0-5--0-5--0-5-----------4-----------4--2-2--2-2--2-2--2-2--|
E|--0-2--0-2--0-2--0-2----------------------0--2--------0--2----------------------------|
[Chorus 1] 1:17-1:36
G|--2--2-2----2--2-2----2--2-2----2--2-2--------------------------------------------|
D|---------2---------2---------2---------2------------------------------------------|
A|------------------------------------------5--5-5-0--5--5-5-0--5--5-5-0--5--5-5-0--| 2x
E|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
[Interlude 2] 1:37-1:55
G|------------------------------------------------------|
D|--------2----------2-------------0-------------0------|
A|-----------4----------4----2-2-2---4-2---2-2-2---4-2--| 2x
E|--0--2--------0--2------------------------------------|
[Verse 3] 1:56-2:14
G|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------------2-----------2-------------------------|
A|----------------------0-5--0-5--0-5--0-5-----------4-----------4--2-2--2-2--2-2--2-2--|
E|--0-2--0-2--0-2--0-2----------------------0--2--------0--2----------------------------|
[Chorus 2] 2:15-2:34
G|--2--2-2----2--2-2----2--2-2----2--2-2--------------------------------------------|
D|---------2---------2---------2---------2------------------------------------------|
A|------------------------------------------5--5-5-0--5--5-5-0--5--5-5-0--5--5-5-0--| 2x
E|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
[Interlude 3] 2:35-3:11
G|-----------------------------------------------------------|
D|--------2----------4-2--2-------------0-------------0------|
A|-----------4--------------4----2-2-2----4-2---2-2-2---4-2--| 2x
E|--0--2--------0--2-----------------------------------------|
G|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------------2-----------2-------------------------|
A|----------------------0-5--0-5--0-5--0-5-----------4-----------4--2-2--2-2--2-2--2-2--|
E|--0-2--0-2--0-2--0-2----------------------0--2--------0--2----------------------------|
[Chorus 3] 3:12-3:59
G|--2--2-2----2--2-2----2--2-2----2--2-2--------------------------------------------|
D|---------2---------2---------2---------2------------------------------------------|
A|------------------------------------------5--5-5-0--5--5-5-0--5--5-5-0--5--5-5-0--| 5x
E|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
[Ending] 4:00-4:01
G|----2--|
D|--2----|
A|-------|
E|-------|
Bass Tabs |
|
Title |
Black-Red |
Artist |
Dr. Dog |
Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID |
1GN2zvnvH4I |
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).