Standard Tuning
/ = slide up
\ = slide down
r = let note ring
G|--------------------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------------------------------|
A|------------7-8--8--8--8-10-----------------------------|
E|-5--5--5--5----------------8--8--8--8-10-12--12--12--0/-| x4
G|--------------------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------------------------------|
A|------------7-8--8--8--8-10-----------------------------|
E|-5--5--5--5----------------8--8--8--8-10-12--12--12--12-|
G|---------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------|
E|-13r-------8r--------1/5/8/13r-8r--------13r-------|
/\______________I'm not 100% about this bit
G|-------------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------------|
A|-------------------------------------------|
E|-55555555111111115555555511111111333333333-|
G|------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------------------|
A|--------------7-8--8--8--8-10-------------------------|
E|-0/5--5--5--5----------------8--8--8--8-10-12--12--12-| x5
G|---------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------|
E|-13r-------8r--------1/5/8/13r-8r--------13r-------|
G|-------------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------------|
A|-------------------------------------------|
E|-55555555111111115555555511111111333333333-|
G|----------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------------------|
A|------------7-8-------------------------------------|
E|-5-------------------------8--------8h10-12---------| x2
G|------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------------------|
A|--------------7-8--8--8--8-10-------------------------|
E|-0/5--5--5--5----------------8--8--8--8-10-12--12--12-| x2
G|---------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------|
A|---------7-7-7-7\3-3-3-3/7-7-7-7-|
E|-5-5-5-5-------------------------| x2
G|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------7r-----\3r-----/7r--------------7r--------------7r--------------|
E|-5r------------------------------5r--------------5r--------------5r------|
G|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-7r----------------------3r--------------3r--------------3r------|
E|---------5r------1r--------------1r--------------1r--------------|
| Bass Tabs |
|
| Title |
Come On Home |
| Artist |
Franz Ferdinand |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
HlJrhxWrokw |
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).
