G|---[throw in triplets,listen to song for time]--------|
D|-7--9-10-------------------------------7--9-10-10/5h7-|
A|--00-0--0-0-0-0-000-0-0-0-0-0-0-000-0-0-00-0----------|
E|------------------------------------------------------|
00.28
strum the chords.
G|-19-19-16--------14-14-14-14-15-16/0------------------|
D|-18-------17-19--12-12-12-12-13-14/0------------------|
A|-0-0-0[keep the open a’s going through the whole song]|
E|------------------------------------------------------|
G|-19-19-16------20-14-14-14-14-15-16/0-----------------|
D|-18-------17-19---12-12-12-12-13-14/0-----------------|
A|-[drone keeps going]----------------------------------|
E|------------------------------------------------------|
G|------------------------------------------------------|
D|10-9-7-5h77-5h7-10-9-7-5h77-5h7-10-9-10-12-10-12-12/14|
A|--[keep drone up]-------------------------------------|
E|------------------------------------------------------|
variations at end
G|------------------------------------------------------|
D|-10-9-10-9-7------------------------------------------|
A|----[keep playing the drone through the whole song]---|
E|------------------------------------------------------|
here is how to play the drone,play it around all the other riffs.
s s s s ttt s s s s ttt
G|:------------------------------------------------------|
D|:------------------------------------------------------|
A|:-0-0-0-0-000-0-0-0-0-000------------------------------|
E|:------------------------------------------------------|
S-single hit T-triplet
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| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Southbound Pachyderm |
| Artist |
Primus |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
6xb898sQtu8 |
Interactive Bass Tab Guide
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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).
