Tuning: EADG
[Main riff] (x2)
G|--------------------|
D|--------------------|
A|-5-4----------------|
E|-----3-5-(5)-(5)(5)-| (x4)
G|--------------------|
D|--------------------|
A|------2---------2---|
E|-0-h3---3--0-h3---3-|
G|------|
D|------|
A|-17\5-|
E|------|
(A)
G|------------------------------------|
D|----12---------------12----1514-----|
A|-------12--141514-------12----------|
E|-10---------------10----------------|
(B) 1 2 1
G|--------------------------------------| (The bit in [] is played really fast.
D|----12-------------------[------12]---| the 1 2 1 above it is your fingers
A|-------12--141514--------[10-12---]---| to use (index is 1, middle is 2)
E|-10---------------10-10---------------| for all you players like me who
use fingers. Also I bar the 12 to
hit both the notes without having
awkward hand positions.)
(A)
G|------------------------------------|
D|----12---------------12----1514-----|
A|-------12--141514-------12----------|
E|-10---------------10----------------|
(C)
G|---------------------------------------|
D|----12---------------12-------------12-|
A|-------12--141514-------12----10-12----|
E|-10---------------10-------10----------|
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| (n) Ghost note
| h Hammer-on
| \ Slide down
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| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Cars |
| Artist |
Gary Numan |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
LrjM8Fi7J58 |
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 |
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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).
