Intro x4 (0:00)
G-------------------------|
D--------------7-5---5-4--|
A-------------------------|
E-0-3-5-5555-5-----3------|
Verse fill (0:14)
G----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A---------------------------------333333333333--------------7-5---5-4--------|
E-0-3-5-5555555555555555555555555--------------555555555--5-----3-----0-3-5--|
Verse (0:29)
G----------------------------------------------------|
D----------------------------------------------------|
A--------------333333333333--------------5555555555--|
E-555555555555--------------333333333333-------------|
Chorus (0:43)
G-------------------------------|
D----7--5-4------7--------------|
A-5---------5-55----------------|
E-------------------5555555555--|
(0:50)
G-----------------------------|
D-----------------------------|
A-----------------------------|
E-0-3-5-555555555555---0-3-5--|
Verse x2 (0:54)
Chorus x3 (1:23)
Chorus end (1:44)
G------------------------|
D----7--5-4------7-------|
A-5---------5-55---------|
E-------------------5~~--|
Bridge (1:50)
G--------------------------------------------------------------------|
D---------------------------------------------------7-5---5-4--------|
A--------------------------3--3-3-33---------------------------------|
E-0-3-5----0-3-5--5-5--5-5-----------3-33--33--5--5-----3-----0-3-5--|
G-------------------------------------------|
D-------------------------------------------|
A-------------3--3-3-33----------5--5-5-55--|
E-5--5-5--5-5-----------3-33--33------------|
G------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A------------------3-333-333-333-33------------------5-555-555-55-55-55--|
E-5-555-555-555-55------------------3-333-333-333-33---------------------|
Chorus x4 (2:38)
Verse x3 (3:03)
(3:56)
G-----------------|
D-----------------|
A-----------------| (fade out)
E-0-3-5----0-3-5--|
| Bass Tabs |
|
| Title |
Courage (For Hugh MacLennan) |
| Artist |
The Tragically Hip |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
-ANjw_i4Mw0 |
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).
