M - Mute the note after allowing it to ring
/ - slide
^ - bend
h - hit on
p - pull off
[Rest for the intro, and then play this to lead into the verse]:
G|---------|
D|-2-0-----|
A|-----4-0-|
E|---------|
Verse:
G|-4--2h4-7------------------------------|
D|----------5--5h7p5-5-2--2h4p2-2--0-----|
A|-----------------------------------4-0-|
E|---------------------------------------| x6
Chorus:
G|---------------4~/7~-11~-9h11p9/2~-|
D|----442----442---------------------|
A|-222----222------------------------|
E|-----------------------------------|
G|---------------4~M/7~-11~-9h11p9/14~----|
D|----442----442--------------------------|
A|-222----222-----------------------------|
E|----------------------------------------|
G|---------------4~M/7~--9h11p9/2~-------|
D|----442----442----------------------442|
A|-222----222----------------------222---|
E|---------------------------------------|
[Rest, then play]:
Verse x 2, then
G|-4--2h4-7-----------------------|
D|----------5--5h7p5-5-2--2h4p2-2-|
A|--------------------------------|
E|--------------------------------|
Chorus x 1
[Rest again, then play]:
Bridge:
G|-----------------------------|
D|-----------------------------|
A|-------------7~--7~----------|
E|-5/7~-4~/5~-00~-00~----------| x2
G|--------------------------|
D|---------------442----442-|
A|------------222----222----|
E|-5/7~-4~/5~---------------|
[Rest, then play]:
G|-----------------------------|
D|-----------------------------|
A|------------/7~-/7~----------|
E|-5/7~-5^5~--/0~-/0~----------|
G|----------------------|
D|--------------2-0-----|
A|-----------7~-----4-0-|
E|-5/7~-55~--0~---------|
Verse x 3, then:
G|-4--2h4-7-----------------------|
D|----------5--5h7p5-5-2--2h4p2-2-|
A|--------------------------------|
E|--------------------------------|
Alternate Chorus:
G|--------4~/7~-11~-9h11p9/2~------|
D|----442--------------------------|
A|-222-----------------------------|
E|---------------------------------|
G|---------------4~M/7~-11~-9h11p9/14~----|
D|----442----442--------------------------|
A|-222----222-----------------------------|
E|----------------------------------------|
G|---------------4~M/7~--9h11p9/2~-------|
D|----442----442----------------------442|
A|-222----222----------------------222---|
E|---------------------------------------|
[Rest for the end]
And that's it! It's a little complicated at first and will take a couple plays to pick
but I have spelt out any confusing transitions for you pretty clearly :)
| Bass Tabs |
|
| Title |
Dashboard |
| Artist |
Modest Mouse |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
penvn9VL32Y |
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).
