Play from 0:11 till 1:19 (Play 14 times)
G|----------|
D|--44466---|
A|44-----444|
E|----------|
Rest from 1:20 till 1:29
Play from 1:30 till 2:00 (Play 6 times)
G|----------|
D|--44466---|
A|44-----444|
E|----------|
Rest from 2:01 till 2:09
Play from 2:10 till 2:30 (Play 4 times)
G|----------|
D|--44466---|
A|44-----444|
E|----------|
Play from 2:31 till 2:40 (Play 2 times)
G|------56--|
D|-34--6----|
A|4---------|
E|----------|
Play from 2:41 till 2:50 (play 2 times)
G|-------5666|
D|-3444-6----|
A|4----------|
E|-----------|
Play from 2:50 till 2:55
G|-----6--10-13-11--11---------------------------------------|
D|-6h8-----------------13--10--10-11-13-10---------11-8------|
A|-----------------------------------------11-9-8-------9-8\-|
E|-----------------------------------------------------------|
Play from 2:56 till end
G|--------56|
D|-3444-66--|
A|4---------|
E|----------|
************************************
| h Hammer-on
| \ Slide down
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Bass Tabs |
|
Title |
Lollipop |
Artist |
Mika |
Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID |
6md5RSnVUuo |
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).