Title: Abacab
Author: Genesis (Mike Rutherford)
Key: Original,studio version
Tuning: standard
Note: This is an easy but smart line of bass to play. A good mastery with
the 16ths is required to play it straight without hesitation and with
a convincing leading.
Complains or suggestions: damo.diego_AT_gmail.com
Enjoy :)
INTRO: (the bass start at the same time with the drum)
From 00:00 to 00:16
G|---------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------|
A|333333333333333333333333333333333|
E|---------------------------------|
From 00:17 to 00:26
G|---------------------------------|
D|333333333333333555555555555555555|
A|---------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------|
From 00:27 to 01:03
G|---------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------|
A|333333333333333333333333333333333| (MAIN RIFF)
E|---------------------------------|
From 01:04 to 01:18
G|---------------------------------|
D|555555555555555555555555555555555| (CHORUS)
A|---------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------|
From 01:19 to 01:47
G|---------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------|
A|333333333333333333333333333333333| (MAIN RIFF)
E|---------------------------------|
From 01:48 to 02:02
G|---------------------------------|
D|555555555555555555555555555555555| (CHORUS)
A|---------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------|
From 02:02 to 02:20
G|---------------------------------|
D|777777777777777777777777777777777| (BRIDGE)
A|---------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------|
From 02:21 to 02:24
G|---------------------------------|
D|999-777-555-222s-----------------|(not completely sure about the
A|---------------------------------|times you gotta play it,but if
E|---------------------------------|you play them OFF BEAT it works well)
From 02:25 to 02:32
G|---------------------------------|
D|222222222222222222222222222222222|
A|---------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------|
Now,from 02:33 until 02:39 the bass PAUSES,then it gets back
to the MAIN RIFF until 03:16
G|---------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------|
A|333333333333333333333333333333333|
E|---------------------------------|
From 03:17 to 03:30 go with the CHORUS
G|---------------------------------|
D|555555555555555555555555555555555|
A|---------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------|
Now,from 03:31 until THE END there's a endless and annoying keyboard solo,
followed by some guitar riff.
I PLAY THIS WAY,but you can modify it according to your taste.
G|---------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------|
A|-------33-3s---3---33-3s---------|
E|---------------------------------|
| Bass Tabs |
|
| Title |
Abacab |
| Artist |
Genesis |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
6CT04i1ot78 |
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).
