Song: Addicted To Love
Artist: Robert Palmer
Tabbed by: cianormo + my brother
[Main Riff]
G|----------------------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---5---3-----------5---3-----------3---2-----------3---2--------|
E|-5---5---5-3-5---5---5---5-3-5---3---3---3-1-3---3---3---3-1-3--|
G|----------------------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---5---3---3-5-----5---3---3-5-----5---3-----------5---3--------|
E|-5---5---5-------5---5---5-------5---5---5-3-5---5---5---5-3-5--|
Last time play E|-5-3-2- (2 = first note of break)
[Break]
G|----------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------7-7-7---------7-7-7---|
A|-----------------5-----5--5-----------5-------------5-----------|
E|----2-----2--2------------------5---5---5---------5---5---------|
G|----------------------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-----------------5-----5--5-----5/12~~~-----------9\------------|
E|----2-----2--2--------------------------------------------------|
Song Structure:
Main Riff x4 (00:19)
Break x1
Main Riff x2
Break x1
Main Riff x3
Break x1
Main Riff till the end and fade out.
| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Addicted To Love |
| Artist |
Robert Palmer |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
UTj5KqifVjo |
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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).
