[Intro] 0:00 - 0:15
G|----------------------------------------|
D|------------7----------7h9h11-----------|
A|---pause------7h9\5---------------------|
E|----------------------------------------|
[Chorus] 0:15 - 0:33
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-4---4-4----7\2---2-2--2/4-7---7-7---------7h9h11-9-7----------------------|
A|------------------------------7-7---7\5------------------------------------|
E|----2-2----------0-0-------------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-4---4-4----7\2---2-2--2/4-7---7-7---------7h9h11--------------------------|
A|------------------------------7-7---7\5------------------------------------|
E|----2-2----------0-0-------------------------------------------------------|
[Verse 1] 0:34 - 0:54
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-4---4-4----7\2---2-2--2/4-7---7-7--7------7h9h11-9-7----------------------|
A|------------------------------7-7-----5------------------------------------|
E|----2-2----------0-0-------------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-4---4-4----7\2---2-2--2/4-7---7-7-----------------------------------------|
A|------------------------------7-7---7-5------------------------------------|
E|----2-2----------0-0-------------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|----7h9h11-9-7--7h9h11-9-7--7h9h11-----------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
[Chorus] 0:55 - 1:32
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-4---4-4----7\2---2-2--2/4-7---7-7---------7h9h11-9-7----------------------|
A|------------------------------7-7---7\5------------------------------------|
E|----2-2----------0-0-------------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-4---4-4----7\2---2-2--2/4-7---7-7---------7h9h11--------------------------|
A|------------------------------7-7---7\5------------------------------------|
E|----2-2----------0-0-------------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-4---4-4----7\2---2-2--2/4-7---7-7---------7h9h11-9-7----------------------|
A|------------------------------7-7---7\5------------------------------------|
E|----2-2----------0-0-------------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-4---4-4----7\2---2-2--2/4-7---7-7---------7h9h11--------------------------|
A|------------------------------7-7---7\5------------------------------------|
E|----2-2----------0-0-------------------------------------------------------|
[Verse 2] 1:33 - 1:53
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-4--4---x-2--2-------------------4--4---x-2--2-----------------------------|
A|-----------------4--4---x-5--5-------------------4--4---x-5--5-------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
[Bridge] 1:53 - 2:11
G|-------------------|
D|--pause------------|
A|-------------------|
E|-------------------|
[Chorus] 2:12 - 2:30
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-4---4-4----7\2---2-2--2/4-7---7-7---------7h9h11-9-7----------------------|
A|------------------------------7-7---7\5------------------------------------|
E|----2-2----------0-0-------------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-4---4-4----7\2---2-2--2/4-7---7-7---------7h9h11--------------------------|
A|------------------------------7-7---7\5------------------------------------|
E|----2-2----------0-0-------------------------------------------------------|
[Outro] 2:31 - 2:50
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-4---4-4----7\2---2-2--2/4-7---7-7---------7h9h11-9-7----------------------|
A|------------------------------7-7---7\5------------------------------------|
E|----2-2----------0-0-------------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-4---4-4----7\2---2-2--2/4-7---7-7---------7h9h11--------------------------|
A|------------------------------7-7---7\5------------------------------------|
E|----2-2----------0-0-------------------------------------------------------|
************************************
| x Dead note
| h Hammer-on
| / Slide up
| \ Slide down
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Bass Tabs |
|
Title |
Shotput |
Artist |
Still Woozy |
Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID |
0wDD7ItMjbE |
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).