Fire - Jimi Hendrix
[Pre-Verse]
G|--------------|
D|-6-5\--35----*|
A|---------55--*|
E|--------------|
[Verse Riff]
G|----------|
D|*--------*|
A|*--355---*|
E|--5-------|
[Chorus Riff]
G|------------------|
D|*----------------*|
A|*5-5-------223344*|
E|-----2345-5-------|
[Bridge Into Solo]
"I'd move over rover and let Jimi take over"
G|-----------|-----------|---------------|---------|-----------------|
D|*---------*|*---------*|*-------------*|---------|-----------------|
A|*-5-5-5-5-*|*-3-3-3-3-*|*-12-12-12-12-*|-3-3-3-3-|-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-|
E|-----------|-----------|---------------|---------|-----------------|
[Solo Riff]
G|------------------|
D|*----------------*|
A|*7-7-------445566*|
E|-----4567-7-------|
PERFORMANCE NOTES: (Sequence of patterns)
Pattern Repeats
------- -------
Pre-verse Two
Verse Six
Chorus Four
Verse Six
Chorus Four
Bridge into Solo One
Solo Four
Pre-verse Two
Verse Six
Chorus Four
Solo Two
Chorus Two
Solo Two
Pre-Verse One
Chorus One
Solo One [Fade out...]
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Bass Tabs |
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Title |
Fire |
Artist |
Jimi Hendrix |
Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID |
9-2m07d2Neo |
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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).