[Intro]
G|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------2---------0-----------------4-4/7-4h6-6|
A|------------------------------2-4---2-2-2-----4-2-0-2--------------------|
E|2-2-2---2-4-5-4-2-4-4-4---4-5-------------------------2-2-2--2-2---------|
G|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------2-4------------------2----------0------------4-----4-4h7-4h6|
A|--------------2-4------------------2-4---2-2-2--2---4-2-0-2-------------------|
E|2-2-2---2-4-5---------2-2---2-4-5---------------------------2-2-2---2---------|
[Chorus]
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-----------------------------------2-2-2--2--4-0-----4---------------------|
E|2--2-2--2--2--2-4---4--2--2-2--2-4----------------2---2-2-2----------------|
[Verse]
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-----------------------------------2-2-2--2--4-0-----4---------------------|
E|2--2-2--2--2--2-4---4--2--2-2--2-4----------------2---2-2-2----------------|
G|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------2----------0-----------------4-4/7-4h6-6|
A|------------------------------2-4---2-2-2--2---4-2-0-2--------------------| x 2
E|2-2-2---2-4-5-4-2-4-4-4---4-5--------------------------2-2-2--2-2---------|
G|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------2-4------------------2----------0------------4-|
A|--------------2-4------------------2-4---2-2-2--2---4-2-0-2------|
E|2-2-2---2-4-5---------2-2---2-4-5---------------------------2-2-2|
[Chorus] you can throw in some funky D string F#s throughout like in the song
G|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------2-4------------------2----------0------------4-----4-4h7-4h6|
A|--------------2-4------------------2-4---2-2-2--2---4-2-0-2-------------------| x 2
E|2-2-2---2-4-5---------2-2---2-4-5---------------------------2-2-2---2---------|
[Outro] kick drum filler until
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-----0---4----4--4h7-4h6---------------------------------------------------|
A|-2-----4-------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|-------------2-------------------------------------------------------------|
************************************
| h Hammer-on
| / Slide up
************************************
| Bass Tabs |
|
| Title |
Million Dollar Baby |
| Artist |
Tommy Richman |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
bUX8MDNQda4 |
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).
