[Intro]
D |-------------------------------------------------|
A |-------------------------------------------------|
E |-------------9\----------------------9--------6--|
B |--2\---0--7--------0--1--2-----0--7------0--4----|
D |-----------------------------------------------------|
A |-----------------------------------------------------|
E |------------------9\---------------------9---------6-|
B |--0--1--2---0--7--------0--1--2-----0--7------0--4---|
MAIN RIFF
D |----------------------------------------------------|
A |----------------------------------------------------|
E |----------------------------------------------------|
B |0--1--2-----1--1--0--1--1-----0--1--2-----1--1--0--1|
D |------|
A |------|
E |------|
B |--2---| repeat x2
[Verse]
D |--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A |------------------------1-------------------------------------------------------|
E |------------------1--3-----3--1-------------------------------------------------|
B |--(2)-----0--1--2-----------------0--1--2-----0--1--2-----0--1--2--0--1--2------|
Rest of the song is just variations of these parts.
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Bass Tabs |
|
Title |
Dallas Beltway |
Artist |
Chat Pile |
Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID |
W1zvQmPGa8Q |
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).