Transcribed by Chris Grammenos (nikgram@waternet.diavlos.gr)
[Intro]
Gb|--------------------------------------|
Db|--------------------------------------|
Ab|--------------------------------------| x4
Eb|--0-3/5-6--0-3/5-6--0-3/5-0--0-3/5-0--|
Gb|-----------------------------------|
Db|-----------------------------------|
Ab|-----------------------------------| x4
Eb|--0--0-3--0-5/6--0-5/6--0-6-0-5-3--|
[Verse 1]
Gb|----------------------------------|
Db|----------------------------------|
Ab|----------------------------------| x4
Eb|--0--0-3--0-5--0--6\5--3--6\5--3--|
Gb|-----------------------------------|
Db|-----------------------------------|
Ab|-----------------------------------| x2
Eb|--0--0-3--0-5/6--0-5/6--0-6-0-5-3--|
Gb|----------------------------------|
Db|----------------------------------|
Ab|----------------------------------| x4
Eb|--0--0-3--0-5--0--6\5--3--6\5--3--|
[Pre-Chorus]
Gb|------------------------|
Db|------------------------|
Ab|------------------------| x4
Eb|--0-3/5-6------0-3/5-0--|
[Chorus]
Gb|--------------------------------------|
Db|--------------------------------------|
Ab|--------------------------------------| x6
Eb|--0-3/5-6--0-3/5-6--0-3/5-0--0-3/5-0--|
Gb|-----------------------------------|
Db|-----------------------------------|
Ab|-----------------------------------| x4
Eb|--0--0-3--0-5/6--0-5/6--0-6-0-5-3--|
[Verse 2]
Gb|----------------------------------|
Db|----------------------------------|
Ab|----------------------------------| x4
Eb|--0--0-3--0-5--0--6\5--3--6\5--3--|
[Pre-Chorus]
Gb|------------------------|
Db|------------------------|
Ab|------------------------| x3
Eb|--0-3/5-6------0-3/5-0--|
[Chorus]
Gb|--------------------------------------|
Db|--------------------------------------|
Ab|--------------------------------------| x4
Eb|--0-3/5-6--0-3/5-6--0-3/5-0--0-3/5-0--|
[Guitar Solo]
Gb|--------------------------------------|
Db|--------------------------------------|
Ab|--------------------------------------| x6
Eb|--0-3/5-6--0-3/5-6--0-3/5-0--0-3/5-0--|
Gb|------------------------|
Db|------------------------|
Ab|------------------------|
Eb|--0-3/5-6------0-3/5-0--|
[Bridge]
Gb|------------|-----------------------|
Db|------------|-----------------------|
Ab|------------|-----------------------| x8
Eb|--0--3-5-3--|--0--3-5-3--0--3-5-3---|
[Verse 3]
Gb|--------------------------------------|
Db|--------------------------------------|
Ab|--------------------------------------| x2
Eb|--0-3/5-6--0-3/5-6--0-3/5-0--0-3/5-0--|
[Pre-Chorus]
Gb|------------------------|
Db|------------------------|
Ab|------------------------| x3
Eb|--0-3/5-6------0-3/5-0--|
[Out-Chorus]
Gb|--------------------------------------|
Db|--------------------------------------|
Ab|--------------------------------------| x6
Eb|--0-3/5-6--0-3/5-6--0-3/5-0--0-3/5-0--|
Gb|------------|-----------------------|
Db|------------|-----------------------|
Ab|------------|-----------------------|
Eb|--0--3-5-3--|--0--3-5-3--0--3-5-3---|
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| / Slide up
| \ Slide down
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| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
2 X 4 |
| Artist |
Metallica |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
3LSeFmgTTnI |
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).
