Who Is It? Bass Tab

“Who Is It” bass tab by the Talking Heads of their album “77”

 INTRO/VERSE
 ”Who, who is it?”
G|-------------3-|
D|----------1-3--|
A|-3-1-3-1-3-----|
E|---------------|    x8

 CHORUS
 “What is it?”
G|-5h7p5-----------------|
D|-------5h7p5-----------|
A|-------------3h5p3---5-|
E|-------------------7---|     x2

 Then
 “Oh, baby it’s you”
G|-------------------------|
D|-------------------2-4-5-|
A|-2-20-2-20-2-20-2-5------|
E|-------------------------|

 Bridge
 “Watch out now baby coz I’m in love with you”
G|------------------|
D|---------5-35-3-3-|
A|-5-35-3-3------5--|
E|-------5----------|    x2

 Then
 “If you don’t love me I don’t know what I’m going to do”
G|-------------------------|
D|-------------------2-4-5-|
A|-2-20-2-20-2-20-2-5------|
E|-------------------------|

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| h  Hammer-on
| p  Pull-off

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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).