Bad – Michael Jackson
[Verse] (play how ever many times)
G|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-----------5----6-7-------------5----6-7--------------------------------|
E|5----8------------------5--8--------------------------------------------|
[Pre-Chorus] (doesn’t sound right but listen closely and you can hear it)
G|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-----5-4------------5-4--------------5-4----------------------5h6p5-----|
E|7--------------7----------------7------------0----0----0--------------8-|
[Chorus]
G|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-----------5----6-7-------------5-----5---------------------------------|
E|5----8------------------5--8-------8-----8------------------------------|
G|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-----------5----6-7-------------5-5h7p5---------------------------------|
E|5----8------------------5--8--------------------------------------------|
G|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-----------5----6-7-------------5-----5---------------------------------|
E|5----8------------------5--8-------8-----8------------------------------|
G|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-----------5----6-7-------------5---------------------------------------|
E|5----8------------------5--8--------------------------------------------|
That’s pretty much it but when playing the outro chorus it varies when doing the little
fills. Comment and rate please.
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| h Hammer-on
| p Pull-off
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| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Bad |
| Artist |
Michael Jackson |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
dsUXAEzaC3Q |
Interactive Bass Tab Guide
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Use these buttons to control the digital tab player.
| Symbol | Function |
|---|
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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).
