You don't play the intro. A lot of people may say that it is bass but it is not.
Pre-chorus: all played as sixteenth notes
F|----------------------------------------------------------------|
C|----------------------------------------------------------------|
G|----------------------------------------------------------------|
C|-5555555-5555555-5555555-5555555-5555555-5555555-5555555-555555-|
Interlude: all played as half notes
F|---------------------------------------------------|
C|---------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------|
C|-5-----3-----7-----8-----10-----8-----7-----5------|
Verse: all played as half notes
F|--------------------------------------------------|
C|--------------------------------------------------|
G|--------------------------------------------------| x2
C|-5-----3-----7-----8-----10-----8-----7-----5-----|
Pre-chorus: all played as sixteenth notes
F|----------------------------------------------------------------|
C|----------------------------------------------------------------|
G|----------------------------------------------------------------|
C|-5555555-5555555-5555555-5555555-5555555-5555555-5555555-555556-|
Chorus
F|-------------------------------------------------|
C|-------------------------------------------------|
G|-------------------------------------------------|
C|-5--5--5--56-5--5--5--56-5--5--5--56-5--5--5--56-|
F|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
C|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
C|-5--5-55-3-3-3-33-7--7-77-8-8-8-88-10--10-1010-8-8-8-88-7--7-77-5-5-5-55-|
F|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
C|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
C|-55555555-33333333-77777777-88888888-1010101010101010-88888888-77777777-55555555-|
Verse
F|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
C|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|-------------------------------------------------------------------------| x2
C|-5--5-55-3-3-3-33-7--7-77-8-8-8-88-10--10-1010-8-8-8-88-7--7-77-5-5-5-55-|
F|----------------------------------------------------------------|
C|----------------------------------------------------------------|
G|----------------------------------------------------------------|
C|-5555555-5555555-5555555-5555555-5555555-5555555-5555555-555556-|
Ending
F|-------------------------------------------------|
C|-------------------------------------------------|
G|-------------------------------------------------|
C|-5--5--5--56-5--5--5--56-5--5--5--56-5--5--5--56-|
And you're done! I am 100% sure this is right not left right but if any corrections tell me.
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| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
ATWA |
| Artist |
System of a Down |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
g3x3qI5ttXg |
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).
