Led Zeppelin - Fool in the rain
From "In Through The Out Door"
Written by Page/Plant/Jones
Performed by John Paul Jones
[Riff 1]
G|---------2-0-----------------0-|
D|---0-2-3------------0-2-3--3---|
A|-3----------------3------------|
E|-------------3-----------------|
[Riff 2]
G|-----0---2-5-4-0---4---2--------|
D|---2---3-------------0---3-0-2--|
A|-3-----------------^-^-^-^-^-^--|
E|-------------------(real quick)-|
[Riff 3] (Middle Part)
G|---------2-2-2-0-0-|
D|-----3-3-----------|
A|-3-3---------------|
E|-------------------|
Bass Tabs |
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Title |
Fool In The Rain |
Artist |
Led Zeppelin |
Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID |
UN_CaSgK6GU |
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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).