[Verse]
G|---------------|----------|---------|----------------|
D|*--------------|----------|---------|---------------*|
A|*--------------|----------|---------|---------------*|
D|--5--5/8---8\--|--3---2---|-1---0---|-5--5-3--3-/-6--|
[Chorus 1]
G|-----------|------------------|---------|-----------------|
D|-----------|------------------|---------|-----------------|
A|-----------|------------1-----|---------|-3-3-3-3-/-5-----|
D|-1----0----|--5--5-3--3-----0-|-1---0---|-----------------|
[Verse]
G|---------------|----------|---------|----------------|
D|*--------------|----------|---------|---------------*|
A|*--------------|----------|---------|---------------*|
D|--5--5/8---8\--|--3---2---|-1---0---|-5--5-3--3-/-6--|
[Chorus 2]
G|-----------|------------------|---------|-----------------|
D|-----------|------------------|---------|-----------------|
A|-----------|------------1-----|---------|-3-33-3-0-1-11-1-|
D|-1----0----|--5--5-3--3-----0-|-1---0---|-----------------|
(4x)
G|-----------|------------------|---------|----------------------------|
D|-----------|------------------|---------|*--------------------------*|
A|-----------|------------1-----|---------|*-3-33-3-0-1-11-1--5--55-5-*|
D|-1----0----|--5--5-3--3-----0-|-1---0---|------------------(0)-(0)---|
[Guitar Solo] (6x)
G|-----------------------|-----------|----------------|----------------|
D|*---------------------*|-----------|----------------|----------------|
A|*-3-2-0--3------------*|-----------|----------------|----------------|
D|-----------5-4-3-3-33--|-3/5--5----|-5--/-8---8\----|--3---2---------|
[Chorus 2]
G|-----------|------------------|---------|-----------------|
D|-----------|------------------|---------|-----------------|
A|-----------|------------1-----|---------|-3-33-3-0-1-11-1-|
D|-1----0----|--5--5-3--3-----0-|-1---0---|-----------------|
(4x)
G|-----------|------------------|---------|----------------------------|
D|-----------|------------------|---------|*--------------------------*|
A|-----------|------------1-----|---------|*-3-33-3-0-1-11-1--5--55-5-*|
D|-1----0----|--5--5-3--3-----0-|-1---0---|------------------(0)-(0)---|
[Guitar Solo] (6x)
G|-----------------------|-----------|----------------|----------------|
D|*---------------------*|-----------|----------------|----------------|
A|*-3-2-0--3------------*|-----------|----------------|----------------|
D|-----------5-4-3-3-33--|-3/5--5----|-5--/-8---8\----|--3---2---------|
************************************
| * Natural harmonic
| / Slide up
| \ Slide down
| (n) Ghost note
************************************
| Bass Tabs |
|
| Title |
Black Hole Sun |
| Artist |
Soundgarden |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
3mbBbFH9fAg |
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).
