[Intro and Verses]
0:04
G|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|------10--10----8--8----6--6----5--5----3--3--------------------------|
E|------------------------------------------------1--1----1--3~~~~~~~~--|
Then after the part that goes ‘You don’t care if it’s wrong or if it’s right’ and the
that goes
'it's a crime that way'
You play this
G|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|----3--3--------------------------3--3--------------------------------|
E|------------1--1---3--3---3--3----------1--1---1--3-------------------|
[Chorus]
The for the chorus play this:
For the second time, play all, 3 times.
G|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------1--3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3------------------|
A|--3--1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1----------------------------3---------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------1--3-3-3-3---|
G|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------1--3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-|
A|------------------3--1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1----------------------------|
E|--3-3-3-3-3-3-3-------------------------------------------------------|
G|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|--3-------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|-----1—3-(3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-second time add this)---------------------|
Then before the verse again, play this
G|--------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|--------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|---1--3------3--1------1--3------3--1-------------------------------|
Then repeat everything
| Bass Tabs |
|
| Title |
Roxanne |
| Artist |
The Police |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
3T1c7GkzRQQ |
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).
