[Verse] (0:26)
G|-----------------------------------------------| |------|
D|-----------------------------------------------|x2|------|
A|-4-4-4-4h6p4-0-0-0-0h2p0--------------2222-----| |-4~\2-|
D|-------------------------6-6-6-6h8p6------4444-| |------|
[Chorus]
G|--------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------21---|x2
A|-4444-2222-0000-0000-4444-2222-0000-00---42-|
D|--------------------------------------------|
[Verse] x2
[Chorus] x2
[Bridge]
G|----------------------|
D|----------------------|x4
A|-4444-2222-0000-0000--|
D|----------------------|
G|---------------------|
D|---------------------|x3
A|-44---22----------2--|
D|-----------4442424---|
G|-------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------|
A|-44---22-----------------------------|
D|-----------44444444-6666666666666666-|
[Outro]
G|--------------------|
D|--------------------|
A|-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-2-4--|
D|--------------------|
| Bass Tabs |
|
| Title |
Contagious Chemistry |
| Artist |
You Me At Six |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
W_w5Sf7AjLM |
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).
