[Intro]
Gb|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|\
Db|--7---7--7-7--4-4-4--4--4-4/7----------------------------------------------| \
Ab|--5---5--5-5--2-2-2--2--2-2/5----------------------------------------------|x3\
Eb|---------------------------------------------------------------------------| \
x2
Gb|---------------------------------------------------------------------------| /
Db|--7---7--7-7---------------------------------------------------------------| /
Ab|--5---5--5-5-2-2-2--2--1---------------------------------------------------| /
Eb|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|/
[Verse 1]
Gb|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|\
Db|--7---7--7-7--4-4-4--4--4-4/7----------------------------------------------| \
Ab|--5---5--5-5--2-2-2--2--2-2/5----------------------------------------------|x3\
Eb|---------------------------------------------------------------------------| \
x2
Gb|---------------------------------------------------------------------------| /
Db|--7---7--7-7--4-4-4--4-----------------------------------------------------| /
Ab|--5---5--5-5--2-2-2--2--1--------------------------------------------------| /
Eb|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|/
[Pre-Chorus]
Gb|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Db|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Ab|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Eb|--3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3/7--6--6-6-\2-2-2-2-2-2-2--2-2--2-3-3--3-3--3-3-3-3---|
[Chorus]
Gb|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Db|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Ab|--5---5--5-----------------------------------------------------------------|x4
Eb|-----------2-2--2--2-0-3--3--3--3-3--3-3--3--3-0---------------------------|
[Intro Riff]
Gb|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|\
Db|--7---7--7-7--4-4-4--4--4-4/7----------------------------------------------| \
Ab|--5---5--5-5--2-2-2--2--2-2/5----------------------------------------------|x3\
Eb|---------------------------------------------------------------------------| \
x2
Gb|---------------------------------------------------------------------------| /
Db|--7---7--7-7---------------------------------------------------------------| /
Ab|--5---5--5-5-2-2-2--2--1---------------------------------------------------| /
Eb|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|/
[Verse 2]
Gb|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|\
Db|--7---7--7-7--4-4-4--4--4-4/7----------------------------------------------| \
Ab|--5---5--5-5--2-2-2--2--2-2/5----------------------------------------------|x3\
Eb|---------------------------------------------------------------------------| \
x2
Gb|---------------------------------------------------------------------------| /
Db|--7---7--7-7--4-4-4--4-----------------------------------------------------| /
Ab|--5---5--5-5--2-2-2--2--1--------------------------------------------------| /
Eb|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|/
[Pre-Chorus]
Gb|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Db|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Ab|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Eb|--3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3/7--6--6-6-\2-2-2-2-2-2-2--2-2--2-3-3--3-3--3-3-3-3---|
[Chorus]
Gb|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Db|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Ab|--5---5--5-----------------------------------------------------------------|x4
Eb|-----------2-2--2--2-0-3--3--3--3-3--3-3--3--3-0---------------------------|
[Bridge]
Gb|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Db|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Ab|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Eb|--2--2--2--2--2--2--2--2--6--6--6--6--6--6--6--6---------------------------|
Gb|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Db|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Ab|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Eb|--2--2--2--2--2--2--2--2--6--1--1--0--0--7--7--7---------------------------|
Gb|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Db|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Ab|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Eb|--2--2--2--2--2--2--2--2--6--6--6--6--6--6--6--6---------------------------|
Gb|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Db|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Ab|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Eb|--2--2--2--2--2--2--2--2--2-3-3--3--3--3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3---------------------|
[Chorus]
Gb|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Db|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Ab|--5---5--5-----------------------------------------------------------------|x4
Eb|-----------2-2--2--2-0-3--3--3--3-3--3-3--3--3-0---------------------------|
[Outro]
Gb|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|\
Db|--7---7--7-7--4-4-4--4--4-4/7----------------------------------------------| \
Ab|--5---5--5-5--2-2-2--2--2-2/5----------------------------------------------|x3\
Eb|---------------------------------------------------------------------------| \
x2
Gb|---------------------------------------------------------------------------| /
Db|--7---7--7-7---------------------------------------------------------------| /
Ab|--5---5--5-5-2-2-2--2--1---------------------------------------------------| /
Eb|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|/
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Bass Tabs |
|
Title |
Poor Aileen |
Artist |
Superheaven |
Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID |
zrEyCY_cE-8 |
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).