[Main bassline]
(pretty obvious when to play this):
G|----------------|---------|---------|-----------|
D|---------6--8p6-|---------|---------|-----6-8p6-|
A|-6h8-6h8--------|-6-6-9-8-|-----9-8-|-----------|
E|----------------|---------|-6-6-----|-6-6-------|
[Verse]
(For my theme song!)
G|---|
D|---| (Hold for one beat then mute.
A|---| Repeat at the beginning of
E|-1-| each line.)
"4 in the morning, and I'm zoning…":
G|---| (Repeat at beginning of lines.
D|---| Hold out then slide down.
A|---| Listen to the song to get
E|-1-| what I'm saying.)
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| p Pull-off
| h Hammer-on
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(Black Skin Head)
| Bass Tabs |
|
| Title |
BLKKK SKKKN HEAD |
| Artist |
Kanye West |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
q604eed4ad0 |
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).
