0:00 Couplet
G|---------------0---------------------------------------------------|
D|----------1------1-------------------------------------------------|
A|---1-3--3---3------3----1-3--3-1-0-----0-3-1-0---0-1-2-3-3-3---1-3-|
E|-3--------------------3------------3-1---------1-------------3-----|
G|---------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------|
A|---------2-5-2---0-1-2-3---------------|
E|-0-1-2-3-------1---------0-1-2-3-0-1-3-|
0:25 Couplet
G|---------------0---------------------------------------------------|
D|----------1------1-------------------------------------------------|
A|---1-3--3---3------3----1-3--3-1-0-----0-3-1-0---0-1-2-3-3-3---1-3-|
E|-3--------------------3------------3-1---------1-------------3-----|
G|---------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------|
A|---------2-5-2---0-1-2-3---------------|
E|-0-1-2-3-------1---------0-1-2-3-0-1-3-|
0:52 Pont
G|---------------0---------------------------------------------------|
D|----------1------1-------------------------------------------------|
A|---1-3--3---3------3----1-3--3-1-0-----0-3-1-0---0-1-2-3-3-3---1-3-|
E|-3--------------------3------------3-1---------1-------------3-----|
G|---------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------|
A|---------2-5-2---0-1-2-3---------------|
E|-0-1-2-3-------1---------0-1-2-3-0-1-3-|
1:17
G|---------------0---------------------------------------------------|
D|----------1------1-------------------------------------------------|
A|---1-3--3---3------3----1-3--3-1-0-----0-3-1-0---0-1-2-3-3-3---1-3-|
E|-3--------------------3------------3-1---------1-------------3-----|
G|---------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------|
A|---------2-5-2---0-1-2-3---------------|
E|-0-1-2-3-------1---------0-1-2-3-0-1-3-|
1:43 Couplet
G|---------------0---------------------------------------------------|
D|----------1------1-------------------------------------------------|
A|---1-3--3---3------3----1-3--3-1-0-----0-3-1-0---0-1-2-3-3-3---1-3-|
E|-3--------------------3------------3-1---------1-------------3-----|
G|---------------------------------0-0-0-------------|
D|-------------------------0-2-2-3-------3-3-2-2-0-0-|
A|---------2-5-2---0-1-2-3---------------------------|
E|-0-1-2-3-------1-----------------------------------|
2:09 Couplet
G|-----------------------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------------------|
A|-3-1-0---3-1-0---3-1-0---3-1-0---3-1-0---3-1-0---3/0-|
E|-------3-------3-------3-------3-------3-------3-----|
G|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---0-3-1-0---0-1-2-3-3-3---1-3-3-3------0-3-1-0---0-1-2-3-3-3---1-3------------------|
E|-1---------1-------------3---------3--1---------1-------------3-----0-1-2--3--3-1----|
G|---------------|
D|---------------|
A|---------0-2-3-|
E|-0-1-2-3-------|
/ Slide
| Bass Tabs |
|
| Title |
Hey Bartender |
| Artist |
The Blues Brothers |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
3v4FPT5UMu8 |
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).
