Band: Kasabian
Song: Take Aim
Album: West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum (2009)
Bassist: Chris Edwards
Tuning: Standard
no bass till 1:24
G|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|
D|-----------------|-----7---7-------|-----------------|------7---7------|
A|-55-055-055-055-0\10-10--88--55-055|055-055-055-055-0\10-10--88--55-055|
E|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|
G|-----------------|-----------------| play this riff till 3:21.
D|-----------------|------7---7------| After that play next three bars
A|055-055-055-055-0\10-10--88--55-055| and other stuff.
E|-----------------|-----------------|
G|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|
D|-----------------|------7---7------|-----------------|
A|055-055-055-055-0\10-10--88--55-055|0-10~------5~----|
E|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|
G|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|
D|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|
A|10~----8--5~-----|10~------5~------|10~----3-5~------|
E|--------8--------|-----------------|-----------------|
G|-----------------|-----------------|
D|-----------------|------7---7------|
A|055-055-055-055-0\10-10--88--55-055|
E|-----------------|-----------------| x6
Ending:
G|-----------------|-----------------|
D|-----------------|-----------------|
A|0-10~---5~-------|10~--------------|
E|-----------------|-----------------|
/ slide up
\ slide down
h hammer-on
p pull-off
~ let ring
| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Take Aim |
| Artist |
Kasabian |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
kyLhAQTZLCs |
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).
