http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_TTkAB6b14
Intro / Break:
G----------------------------------|
D-9\-------------2-4--4------------|
A----2--0-2-0-5------------------7-|
E-----------------------2--0-2-5---|
G------------------------------------------|
D-9\-------------2-4--4--------------------|
A----2--0-2-0-5----------------------------|
E-----------------------2--0-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-|
Chorus:
G--------------------------------------------9--9---------6-----|
D-------------7--------------7--7---7---9-11------7---7-9---9-7-|
A-----5---7-9----5-5---5-7-9------9---9-------------9-----------|
E-7-7---7------------7------------------------------------------|
Pre-solo fill:
G-----------------------------------------|
D------------------------------4-4-5-7-9\-|
A---4-5-4--------4-5-4---4-5-7------------|
E-7-------7-7--7-------7------------------|
Guitar solo:
G-----------------------------------------------------------|
D-------------------------------6---4------------------4-6--|
A--------------------2-4-5--------------6--------2-4-6------|
E-10\4----2-4----2-4-------4--------------4--2-4------------|
G----------------------|
D----------------------|
A---------2------------| X1
E-4-2-4-4---4-2-4-4-4--|
G----------------------|
D----------------------|
A-------2-4-2----------| XMany
E-4-2-4-------2-4-4-4--|
G-------------------------|
D-----------------------9-|
A-------2-4-2-----2-4-5---|
E-4-2-4-------2-4---------|
| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Criminal World |
| Artist |
David Bowie |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
oUbLegcKgIc |
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).
