No bass until about 15 seconds in
[Intro]
G|-----------------------------|
D|-----------------------------|
A|-----------------------------|
E|-2-2-2-2-2-2--3-3-3-3-3-3----|
[Verse 1]
G|--------------------------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------------------------------------|
A|--5-5-5-5-5-5--2-2-2-2-2-2--7-7-7-7-7-7---------------4-------|
E|-----------------------------------------5-5-5-5-5-7----------| x4
[Pre-Chorus]
G|--------------------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------------------------------|
A|--------------------------------------------------------|
E|--2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2--3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3------| x2
[Chorus]
G|--------------------------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------------------------------------|
A|--5-5-5-5-5-5--2-2-2-2-2-2--7-7-7-7-7-7---------------4-------|
E|-----------------------------------------5-5-5-5-5-7----------| x4
[Interlude]
Bass rests for a little and re-enters at 1:29
G|------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------------------------|
A|--5-5-5-5-5-5--2-2-2-2-2-2--7-7-7-7-7-7-------4-7-5---------|
E|-----------------------------------------5-7----------------|
[Outro]
G|--------------------------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------------------------------------|
A|--5-5-5-5-5-5--2-2-2-2-2-2--7-7-7-7-7-7---------------4-------|
E|-----------------------------------------5-5-5-5-5-7----------| x3
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|--5-5-5-5-5-5--2-2-2-2-2-2--7-7-7-7-7-7---------4---7---5------|
E|-----------------------------------------5---7-----------------|
| Bass Tabs |
|
| Title |
Crybaby (On The Phone) |
| Artist |
Mom Jeans. |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
slrSkLX2s_U |
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).
