[Intro]
G|--10---9-9---7/5---5---7--|--10---9-9---7/5---5---7--| \
D|--0-----------------------|--------------------------| \
A|--------------------------|--0-----------------------| \
E|--------------------------|--------------------------| \
-> 2x
G|--10---9-9----------------|--10---9-9---7/5---5---7--| /
D|------------12---10---12--|--0-----------------------| /
A|--10----------------------|--------------------------| /
E|--------------------------|--------------------------| /
(PM)
G|--<7>--|--(7)--|--<5>--|--<7>--|----------|
D|--<7>--|--(7)--|--<5>--|--<7>--|----------|
A|-------|-------|-------|-------|--12\\\\--|
E|-------|-------|-------|-------|----------|
[Verse]
G|-------------------------|-------------------------|
D|--7-x-10-10---7----------|--7-x-10-10---7-----3----|
A|--5-x--8--8---5----------|--5-x--8--8---5---5---5--|
E|------------------5-8----|-------------------------|
G|----------------------------------------------------------|
D|--5--3-5-----------------------------------0--------------|
A|------------------------0-3-4-5---3-0-3-4----3-0-3--------|
E|----------0-1-2-3--1-3-----------------------------0-1-2--|
[Interlude]
G|--7-9-10-9--10-10/12-12/14---14-14-14-14--14-15/17-17-19-19br--------------|
D|--0------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|--0--------------0---------------14-14-14-14-14---14-14-14-14-12-12-12-12-10-10-10-10-9-9-9-9--|
D|--17-19--19br17--15-17--17br15---12-12-12-12-12---12-12-12-12-10-10-10-10-8--8--8--8--7-7-7-7--|
A|---------------------------------12-12-12-12-12---12-12-12-12-10-10-10-10-8--8--8--8--7-7-7-7--|
E|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
[Bridge]
G|--2--|-----|-----|--2--|
D|--0--|--2--|-----|--0--|
A|-----|--0--|-----|-----|
E|-----|-----|--3--|-----|
[Guitar Solo]
G|---------| |---------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------| |---------------------------------------------------------|
A|------5--| |-----------------1---3-1-3---5--5-3---3---5---5-3---3-5--|
E|--5-8----| 2x |--5-8-3---5-3-5---------------------5-------------5------|
G|---------| |---------------------------------------|
D|---------| |---------------------------------------|
A|------5--| |------------------------5---7b---r7~~--|
E|--5-8----| 2x |--5-8---3---1---0---1------------------|
************************************
| / Slide up
| (n) Ghost note
| \ Slide down
| x Dead note
| br Bend release
| r Release
| b Bend
| ~ Vibrato
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| Bass Tabs |
|
| Title |
Color Me Once |
| Artist |
Violent Femmes |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
CLxSn0m-VTs |
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).
