Cowboy Song Bass Tab

  Original tuning is half step down
  Intro
Gb|----------|-----------|--------6-|----------|
Db|--7-------|-----------|-7--9-7---|----------|
Ab|-------7--|--9--7--5--|----------|-9-9--7-5-|
Eb|----------|-----------|----------|----------|

Gb|----------|-----------|-----------|------------|
Db|--7-------|-----------|-7---------|------------|
Ab|-------7--|-9-9--7-5--|-----------|--9-9--7-5--|
Eb|----------|-----------|----4------|------------|
   Chorus
Gb|-----------|-----------|----------|----------|
Db|-7-7--7----|-7-7--7----|-7-7------|----------|  X2
Ab|----5--5---|----4--4---|----------|----------|
Eb|-----------|-----------|----7--5--|-2--0--5--|
   Verse
Gb|---------|----------|----------|----------|
Db|-7-7-7-7-|----------|----------|----------|
Ab|---------|-7-7-7-7--|-9-9-9--7-|5-~-------|
Eb|---------|----------|----------|----------|

Gb|---------|----------|----------|----------|
Db|-7-7-9-7-|-6-6-7-6--|----------|----------|
Ab|---------|----------|-9-9-9--7-|5---------| X2
Eb|---------|----------|----------|----------|

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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).