The entire song is basically these two parts played back and forth.
(1)
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------11----9----6---------------------11---9-6------------------|
A|---7----------------------------7---------------------------7----6---------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
------------------------------------------------------|
---------------------13---13---------13--15--16-------|
-----13--13--13-----------------13--------------------|
------------------------------------------------------|
(2)
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------11----9----6---------------------11---9-6------------------|
A|---7----------------------------7------------------------------7----6------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
-------------------------------------------------------|
-----------------13------------------------------------|
----13--13--13----------------1-1--1---2--2--6-6--6----|
------------------------4--4---------------------------|
{Here is an alternate/easier way of playing the ending of part (1). I prefer playing it
at the 13th fret because it gives off a thicker, bassier sound, but this other way works
just fine}
{G|-------------8---8--------8--10--11---|}
{D|---8--8--8-------------8--------------|}
{A|--------------------------------------|}
{E|--------------------------------------|}
{Also, after part (1) is played through for the first time, I like to add in the sixth
fret on the A string every other time it is played throughout the song. I don’t think
that note on the sixth is played in the actual recording, I just feel like every other
time it is played it keeps the groove, ya know?}
(1)
{G|--------------------------------------------------------}
{D|---------------------------11----9----6-----------------}
{A|-----(6)--------7----------------------------7----------}
{E|--------------------------------------------------------}
| Bass Tabs |
|
| Title |
Devil In A New Dress |
| Artist |
Kanye West, Rick Ross |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
sk3rpYkiHe8 |
Interactive Bass Tab Guide
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Use these buttons to control the digital tab player.
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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).
