Verse 1
G -------------------------------------------------------------|
D -------------------------------------------------------------| x2
A ---555555551010101010101010555555552222000022222222----------|
E ---------------------------------------------------3333333---|
Pre-Chorus
G -------------------------------------------------------------|
D -------------------------------------------------------------|
A ---99999999101010101010101010--------------------------------|
E -------------------------------------------------------------|
Chorus 1
G -------------------------------------------------------------|
D -------------------------------------------------------------|
A ----22225555----5555---22229999101010105555------------------| x2
E-------------3333---------------------------------------------|
G -------------------------------------------------------------|
D -------------------------------------------------------------|
A --2222999910101010555555551010101010101010-------------------|
E--------------------------------------------------------------|
Verse 2
G --------------------------------------------------------------|
D --------------------------------------------------------------|
A ---555555551010101010101010555555552222000022222222-----------| x2
E ---------------------------------------------------3333333----|
Pre-Chorus
G -------------------------------------------------------------|
D -------------------------------------------------------------|
A ---99999999101010101010101010--------------------------------|
E -------------------------------------------------------------|
Chorus 2
G -------------------------------------------------------------|
D -------------------------------------------------------------|
A ----22225555----5555---22229999101010105555------------------| x2
E-------------3333---------------------------------------------|
G -------------------------------------------------------------|
D -------------------------------------------------------------|
A --22229999101010101010101010101010---------------------------|
E--------------------------------------------------------------|
Bridge x2
G -------------------------------------------------------------|
D -------------------------------------------------------------|
A --222222222222255510101010101010101010101010101010-----------|
E -------------------------------------------------------------|
G -------------------------------------------------------------|
D -------------------------------------------------------------|
A ---9999999999999999------------------------------------------|
E --------------------5555555555555555-------------------------|
Post-Bridge
G -------------------------------------------------------------|
D -------------------------------------------------------------|
A ---2~-----5~-----------5~------------------------------------|
E -------------------3~----------------------------------------|
Chorus 3
G -------------------------------------------------------------|
D -------------------------------------------------------------|
A ----22225555----5555---22229999101010105555------------------| x2
E-------------3333---------------------------------------------|
G -------------------------------------------------------------|
D -------------------------------------------------------------|
A ----22225555-------5555222255551010101055555-----------------| x2
E---------------3333-------------------------------------------|
G -------------------------------------------------------------|
D -------------------------------------------------------------|
A ----2222999910101010555522225555101010101010101010101010-----|
E--------------------------------------------------------------|
Outro
G --------------------------------------------------------------|
D --------------------------------------------------------------|
A ---555555551010101010101010555555552222000022222222-----------|
E ---------------------------------------------------3----------|
Bass Tabs |
|
Title |
Hang You Up |
Artist |
Yellowcard |
Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID |
9qndx2CNGeo |
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).