Riff 1 (00:15) X2
Gb|-------------|
Db|-------------|
Ab|-------------|
Eb|--0-2-3-1-0--|
Riff 2 (00:20) X3
Gb|---------------------------------|
Db|---------------------------------|
Ab|---------------------------------|
Eb|--0-0-0-0-3-3-3-3-2-2-2-0-2-3-1--|
Riff 3 (00:36) x4
Gb|---------------------------|x3 Then |----------------------|
Db|---------------------------| |----------------------|
Ab|---------------------------| |----------------------|
Eb|--1-0-0-0-1-0-0-0-0-1-0-0--| |--1-0-0-0--0-2-4-3-6--|
Riff 4 Chourus (01:09) x2
Gb|-------------------------------------|
Db|-------------------------------------|
Ab|-------------------------------------|
Eb|--0-0-3-3-2-2-1-1-0-0-3-3-2-0-2-3-1--|
Riff 5 (01:25) x4
Gb|----------------------------------------------|
Db|----------------------------------------------|
Ab|----------------------------------------------|
Eb|--1-0-0-0-1-0-0-0-0-1-0-0-1-0-0-0--0-2-4-3-6--|
Riff 4 Chourus (01:41) x2
Riff 6 (01:58) x3
Gb|---------------------|
Db|---------------------|
Ab|----1-3-2-1-2-5-4-3--|
Eb|--0------------------|
Riff 7 (02:04) x8
Gb|---------------------|
Db|---------------------|
Ab|---------------------|
Eb|--0-1-3-2-1-2-5-4-3--|
Riff 8 (02:20) x8
Gb|-----------------------|
Db|-----------------------|
Ab|-----------------------|
Eb|--0-3-6-5-0-0-3-5-6-5--|
Riff 9 (02:36) x2
Gb|--------------------------|
Db|--------------------------|
Ab|--------------------------|
Eb|-3-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-3-2-2--|
Riff 1 (02:46) x1
Riff 4 Chourus (02:48) x4
| Bass Tabs |
|
| Title |
Bloodline |
| Artist |
Slayer |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
WfKUWvVCwvE |
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).
