[Intro]
G|6-6-6-6-6---1-1-1-1-1----------------------------|
D|----------------------4-2--5-4-2----4-2--5-4-2---|
A|-------------------------------------------------|
E|-------------------------------------------------|
G|-6-6-6-6-6---1-1-1-1-1----2--2--2--2-2-|
D|---------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------|
G|6-6-6-6-6---1-1-1-1-1----------------------------|
D|----------------------4-2--5-4-2----4-2--5-4-2---|
A|-------------------------------------------------|
E|-------------------------------------------------|
G|-6-6-6-6-6---1-1-1-1-1----2--2--2--2-2-|
D|---------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------|
[Verse]
G|6-6-6-6-6---1-1-1-1-1----------------------------|
D|----------------------4-2--5-4-2----4-2--5-4-2---|
A|-------------------------------------------------|
E|-------------------------------------------------|
G|-6-6-6-6-6---1-1-1-1-1----2--2--2--2-2-|
D|---------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------|
G|6-6-6-6-6---1-1-1-1-1----------------------------|
D|----------------------4-2--5-4-2----4-2--5-4-2---|
A|-------------------------------------------------|
E|-------------------------------------------------|
G|-6-6-6-6-6---1-1-1-1-1----2--2--2--2-2-|
D|---------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------|
[Instrumental]
G|6-6-6-6-6--1-1-1-1-1---2-2-2-2----|
D|------------------------2-2-2-2---| x4
A|----------------------------------|
E|----------------------------------|
[Verse 2]
G|6-6-6-6-6---1-1-1-1-1----------------------------|
D|----------------------4-2--5-4-2----4-2--5-4-2---|
A|-------------------------------------------------|
E|-------------------------------------------------|
G|-6-6-6-6-6---1-1-1-1-1----2--2--2--2-2-|
D|---------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------|
G|6-6-6-6-6---1-1-1-1-1----------------------------|
D|----------------------4-2--5-4-2----4-2--5-4-2---|
A|-------------------------------------------------|
E|-------------------------------------------------|
G|-6-6-6-6-6---1-1-1-1-1----2--2--2--2-2-|
D|---------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------|
G|6-6-6-6-6--1-1-1-1-1---2-2-2-2----|
D|------------------------2-2-2-2---| x4
A|----------------------------------|
E|----------------------------------|
[Bridge]
G|------------------------------------2-----2---1--1--1--1-0--0--0--0--1--1--1--1-|
D|--4----4----------4-----4----2----2 --------------------------------------------|
A|---------4-----4----------------------------------------------------------------|
E|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|------------------------------------2-----2---1--1--1--1-0--0--0--0--1~~~~|
D|--4----4----------4-----4----2----2 --------------------------------------|
A|---------4-----4----------------------------------------------------------|
E|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
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| ~ Vibrato
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Bass Tabs |
|
Title |
Beird |
Artist |
Jack Stauber |
Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID |
fsrc_njfRTM |
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).