begining/intro
G------------------------------------------
D------------8h7---------------------------
A----------------888h10-10-10-88-77-66-55--
E--10-10-10--------------------------------
when the guitar kicks in
G------------------------------------------
D------------------------------------------
A--77-55-999-77-9-77-55-7------------------
E------------------------------------------
then to this: chorus
G---------------------------
D---------------------------
A-7777-----5555-------------
E------5555----7777---------
verse
G------------------------------------------:2x
D------------8h7---------------------------:
A----------------888h10-10-10-88-77-66-55--:
E--10-10-10--------------------------------:
still part of "verse"
G-----------------------------------------------------:2x
D-----12-11------11-12-14-----------------------------:
A---9----------9----------9------9-10-10-9h10h11h12-9-:
E-12---------12--------------12-----------------------:
then back to verse
G------------------------------------------:2x
D------------8h7---------------------------:
A----------------888h10-10-10-88-77-66-55--:
E--10-10-10--------------------------------:
back to the other part of the verse
G-----------------------------------------------------:2x
D-----12-11------11-12-14-----------------------------:
A---9----------9----------9------9-10-10-9h10h11h12-9-:
E-12---------12--------------12-----------------------:
then to this: chorus
G---------------------------
D---------------------------
A-7777-----5555-------------
E------5555----7777---------
back to verse... play that for a bit then chorus..i think u can get it now
| Bass Tabs |
|
| Title |
You Think It’s A Joke |
| Artist |
Goldfinger |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
i-0H88FaoLM |
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).
