[Intro]
(x2)
G|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---5--5-------5---5------5---4---3---3-------3---4---5---5------------|
A|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|-3---3------3---3------3---2---1---1-------1---2---3---3--------1-2---|
E|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---5--5----5--5----5--5----5--5--5--4--3--3--3--3--4--4--5--5------------|
A|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|-3--3----3--3----3--3-----3--3--3--2--1--1--1--1--2--2--3--3----3-3-0-1-2|
[Verse/Chorus]
E|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---5--5----5--5----5--5----5--5--5--4--3--3--3--3--4--4--5--5------------|
A|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|-3--3----3--3----3--3-----3--3--3--2--1--1--1--1--2--2--3--3----3-3--0-12|
[Break]
G|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|--------5--7--------5-----------5--7---------3------------------------|
E|-0---5--------0---5----2--0---5-------0---0-5-------------------------|
Bass Tabs |
|
Title |
Turn Me Loose |
Artist |
Loverboy |
Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID |
TnHm4ro_l8s |
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).