[Intro]
G|-------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------4-4-5-6--4-6--4----------6--------|
A|--------4----6--4-6------------------6-5-4--4----4-----|
E|-6--4-6---6----------------------------------------6-4-|
x2
G|-------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------4-4-5-6--4-6--4----------6--6-----|
A|--------4----6--4-6------------------6-5-4--4------4---|
E|-6--4-6---6------------------------------------------4-|
[Verse 1]
G|-------------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------------| x4
A|-------------------------------------------|
E|-4--2--4-1----1-2-2-3-4--2--4-1------------|
[Chorus]
G|-------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------4-4-5-6--4-6--4----------6--6-----|
A|--------4----6--4-6------------------6-5-4--4------4---|
E|-6--4-6---6------------------------------------------4-|
G|-------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------4-4-5-6--4-6--4-------------6-6---|
A|--------4----6--4-6------------------6-5-4--4-4--------|
E|-6--4-6---6--------------------------------------------|
[Verse 2*]
G|-------------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------------| x4
A|-------------------------------------------|
E|-4--2--4-1----1-2-2-3-4--2--4-1------------|
*(Second time around play this alternation:)*
G|-------------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------------|
A|-----------------------------------4-4-4-4-|
E|-4--2--4-1----1-2-2-3-4--2--4-1------------|
[Chorus]
G|-------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------4-4-5-6--4-6--4----------6--------|
A|--------4----6--4-6------------------6-5-4--4----4-----|
E|-6--4-6---6----------------------------------------6-4-|
x2
G|-------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------4-4-5-6--4-6--4-------------6-----|
A|--------4----6--4-6------------------6-5-4--4-4----4---|
E|-6--4-6---6------------------------------------------4-|
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| Bass Tabs |
|
| Title |
California Here We Go |
| Artist |
The Garden |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
Bln9DQb1iCk |
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).
