Down Down
Song released by Status Quo in 1975 reaching number 1 in the UK
Bass performance by Alan Lancaster. Tab by bass50611
Great rocking song. Any comments its bass254@btinterent.com
Intro: (37secs)
G|------------------|---------------------------------------|
D|-NO BASS ON-FIRST-|---------------------------------------|
A|--PART OF INTRO---|-5-4-2-2-2-2-2-2-2---5-4-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-|
E|------------------|---------------------------------------|
(42secs) Get Down Deeper
G|-----------------------------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------------------------|
A|-5-4-2-2-2-2-2-2-2---5-4-2-2-2-2-2-2-2---5-4-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-|
E|-----------------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------|
D|---------------------|
A|-5-4-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-|
E|---------------------|
Verse: (53secs)
G|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2---2-2-2-2-2------------------------------------------|
A|-----------------------------5-5-5-5-52-2-2-2-2-2-2-2---2-2-2-2-2-3-4-|
E|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-0-1-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2---2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2---4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-----------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------------0-1-|
E|---------------------------------------------------------2-2-2-2-2-4-----|
Chorus: (75secs)
G|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-5-4-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-5-4-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-5-4----------------|
E|------------------------------------------------------7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-|
Bridge: (85secs) (PLAY THIS x2)
G|--------------------------------------|
D|---------------4-9-9------------------|
A|--4-9-7-7---7-9------4-9-7-7---9/11-9-|
E|-7------------------7-----------------|
REPEAT VERSE & CHORUS:
Solo Break: (128secs)
G|----------------------|----------|---------------------------------------|
D|-2------------2-------|----NO----|---------------------------------------|
A|--------2-----------2-|---BASS---|-5-4-2-2-2-2-2-2-2---5-4-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-|
E|----------------------|----------|---------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------|
A|-5-4-2-2-2-2-2-2-2---5-4-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-|
E|---------------------------------------|
REPEAT VERSE & CHORUS:
Outro:
G|----------------------|-------------------------------------------------|
D|-2------------2-------|-7/9---7/9---7/9---------------------------------|
A|--------2-----------2-|----------------9--------7-7-7-7---------5h7-5h7-|
E|----------------------|-----------------7-7-7-7---------7-7-7-7---------|
REPEAT THIS TO FADE/END:
G|---------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------|
A|---------7-7-7-7---------5h7-5h7-|
E|-7-7-7-7---------7-7-7-7---------|
| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Down Down |
| Artist |
Status Quo |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
UlR4Z4AZ1ho |
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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).
