G------------|
D------------|
A------------|
E-0-------12-|
s s
G--------------------------0---------------------------0--|
D---2-2-2----2-2--------x-------2-2-2----2-2--------x-----|
A---------------------------------------------------------|
E-0----x-3--x-x-3---3--x-x--3-0----x-3--x-x-3---3--x-x--3-|
s p psps spsps s sps ps s p psps spsps s sps ps
G--------------------------0---------------------------0--|
D---2-2-2----2-2--------x-------2-2-2----2-2--------x-----|
A---------------------------------------------------------|
E-0----x-3--x-x-3---3--x-x--3-0----x-3--x-x-3---3--x-x--3-|
s p psps spsps s sps ps s p psps spsps s sps ps
G--------------------------0---------------------------0--|
D---2-2-2----2-2--------x-------2-2-2----2-2--------x-----|
A---------------------------------------------------------|
E-0----x-3--x-x-3---3--x-x--3-0----x-3--x-x-3---3--x-x--3-|
s p psps spsps s sps ps s p psps spsps s sps ps
G--------------------------0---------------------------0--|
D---2-2-2----2-2--------x-------2-2-2----2-2--------x-----|
A---------------------------------------------------------|
E-0----x-3--x-x-3---3--x-x--3-0----x-3--x-x-3---3--x-x--3-|
s p psps spsps s sps ps s p psps spsps s sps ps
G--------------------------0---------------------------0--|
D---2-2-2----2-2--------x-------2-2-2----2-2--------x-----|
A---------------------------------------------------------|
E-0----x-3--x-x-3---3--x-x--3-0----x-3--x-x-3---3--x-x--3-|
s p psps spsps s sps ps s p psps spsps s sps ps
G--------------------------0---------------------------0--|
D---2-2-2----2-2--------x-------2-2-2----2-2--------x-----|
A---------------------------------------------------------|
E-0----x-3--x-x-3---3--x-x--3-0----x-3--x-x-3---3--x-x--3-|
s p psps spsps s sps ps s p psps spsps s sps ps
G--------------------------0---------------------------0--|
D---2-2-2----2-2--------x-------2-2-2----2-2--------x-----|
A---------------------------------------------------------|
E-0----x-3--x-x-3---3--x-x--3-0----x-3--x-x-3---3--x-x--3-|
s p psps spsps s sps ps s p psps spsps s sps ps
G-----------------------------------------|
D-------------------------7h9p7-----------|
A-------------------------------9---------|
E-7-5-7---8---7--5--7---------------8--75-|
s s s s s s s p p s ss
G-----------------------------------------|
D-------------------------7h9p7-----------|
A-------------------------------9---------|
E-7-5-7---8---7--5--7---------------8--75-|
s s s s s s s p p s ss
G----------------12h13p12h13....-|
D-12p9---------------------------|
A-------12---15------------------|
E--------------------------------|
p p p p
G--------------------------0---------------------------0--|
D---2-2-2----2-2--------x-------2-2-2----2-2--------x-----|
A---------------------------------------------------------|
E-0----x-3--x-x-3---3--x-x--3-0----x-3--x-x-3---3--x-x--3-|
s p psps spsps s sps ps s p psps spsps s sps ps
G--------------------------0---------------------------0--|
D---2-2-2----2-2--------x-------2-2-2----2-2--------x-----|
A---------------------------------------------------------|
E-0----x-3--x-x-3---3--x-x--3-0----x-3--x-x-3---3--x-x--3-|
s p psps spsps s sps ps s p psps spsps s sps ps
G--------------------------0---------------------------0--|
D---2-2-2----2-2--------x-------2-2-2----2-2--------x-----|
A---------------------------------------------------------|
E-0----x-3--x-x-3---3--x-x--3-0----x-3--x-x-3---3--x-x--3-|
s p psps spsps s sps ps s p psps spsps s sps ps
G--------------------------0---------------------------0--|
D---2-2-2----2-2--------x-------2-2-2----2-2--------x-----|
A---------------------------------------------------------|
E-0----x-3--x-x-3---3--x-x--3-0----x-3--x-x-3---3--x-x--3-|
s p psps spsps s sps ps s p psps spsps s sps ps
G--------------------------0---------------------------0--|
D---2-2-2----2-2--------x-------2-2-2----2-2--------x-----|
A---------------------------------------------------------|
E-0----x-3--x-x-3---3--x-x--3-0----x-3--x-x-3---3--x-x--3-|
s p psps spsps s sps ps s p psps spsps s sps ps
G--------------------------0---------------------------0--|
D---2-2-2----2-2--------x-------2-2-2----2-2--------x-----|
A---------------------------------------------------------|
E-0----x-3--x-x-3---3--x-x--3-0----x-3--x-x-3---3--x-x--3-|
s p psps spsps s sps ps s p psps spsps s sps ps
G-----------------------------------------|
D-------------------------7h9p7-----------|
A-------------------------------9---------|
E-7-5-7---8---7--5--7---------------8--75-|
s s s s s s s p p s ss
G-----------------------------------------|
D-------------------------7h9p7-----------|
A-------------------------------9---------|
E-7-5-7---8---7--5--7---------------8--75-|
s s s s s s s p p s ss
G-----------------------------------------|
D-------------------------7h9p7-----------|
A-------------------------------9---------|
E-7-5-7---8---7--5--7---------------8--75-|
s s s s s s s p p s ss
G----------------12h13p12h13....-|
D-12p9---------------------------|
A-------12---15------------------|
E--------------------------------|
p p p p
G-----------------14h15p14h15....-|
D-14p11---------------------------|
A--------14---17------------------|
E---------------------------------|
p p p p
End
v^v
G-----
D-----
A-757-
E-000-
Fill at :35
G------------|
D-7h9---7----|
A--h9------8-|
E------------|
p p p
Fill at 1:10
G-----------|
D-----------|
A-----2-3/6-|
E-2-3-------|
s s s s
Fill at 2:03
G-----------5h6p5h6....-|
D-----------------------|
A-----2-3-5-------------|
E-2-3-------------------|
s s s s s p
End
v^v
G-----
D-----
A-757-
E-000-
| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Ballad Of Bodacious |
| Artist |
Primus |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
3lP6rfkIcWc |
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).
