~:let it ring
Intro:1st
G:--------------------------------------------------|
D:------------------------3-5--5-0------------------|
A:-----5----3-3-3~-345~-5-----------3-3-3-345-------|
E:---3~---3----------------------------------023----| x6
2nd
G:----------------------------------------|
D:-----------------------3-5--5-----------|
A:-----5---3-3-3~-345~--5--------5--------|
E:---3---3------------------------3-3-3~--|
Chorus
G:-------------------------------------------|
D:-------------------------------------------|
A:---3~--5~-------------3~--5~---------------|
E:------------2~--3~------------3-3-3---023--| x2
Verse
G:----------------------------------------------------|
D:------------------------3-5--5-0--------------------|
A:-----5----3-3-3~-345~--5-----------3-3-3-345--------|
E:---3~---3----------------------------------023------| x3
2nd
G:----------------------------------------|
D:-----------------------3-5--5-----------|
A:-----5---3-3-3~-345~--5--------5--------|
E:---3---3------------------------3-3-3~--|
Chorus
G:-------------------------------------------|
D:-------------------------------------------|
A:---3~--5~-------------3~--5~---------------|
E:------------2~--3~------------3-3-3---023--| x2
Verse
G:----------]-------------------------------------------------|
D:----2345~-]-5-0-----------------3-5--5-0--------------------|
A:----------]-----3-3-3~-345~--5~-----------3-3-3-345---------|
E:----------]-----------------------------------------023-----| x3
G:-------------------------------------------|
D:-------------------------3-5--5------------|
A:-----5---3-3-3~-345~--5~--------5----------|
E:---3---3------------------------3-3-3~-----|
Chorus
G:-------------------------------------------|
D:-------------------------------------------|
A:---3~--5~-------------3~--5~---------------|
E:------------2~--3~------------3-3-3---023--|
that is the basics of the song
| Bass Tabs |
|
| Title |
He’s The Greatest Dancer |
| Artist |
Sister Sledge |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
Z46tS6q7kfo |
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).
