[Part 1]
G|---------------------------| x4
D|---------0-4-2----0-2-0----|
A|-2---0-2----------------2-0|
E|---------------------------|
G|-------------------------|------------------------|
D|---------0-4-2----2-2--2-|-5---5-5----------------|
A|-2---0-2-----------------|-----------5----5-5--5\-|
E|-------------------------|------------------------|
G|-------------------------|------------------------|
D|---------0-4-2----2-2--2-|-5---5-5---7----7-7--7\-|
A|-2---0-2-----------------|------------------------|
E|-------------------------|------------------------|
G|-----------------------| x3
D|-----------------------|
A|-----------------------|
E|-3---3-3---5----5-5--5-|
[Part 2]
G|---------------------------| x4
D|---------0-4-2----0-2-0----|
A|-2---0-2----------------2-0|
E|---------------------------|
G|-------------------------|----------------------|
D|---------0-4-2----0-2--4-|-5--------------------|
A|-2---0-2-----------------|---------5----5-5--5\-|
E|-------------------------|----------------------|
G|-------------------------|-----------------------|
D|---------0-4-2----2-2--2-|-5---5----7----7-7--7\-|
A|-2---0-2-----------------|-----------------------|
E|-------------------------|-----------------------|
G|-----------------------| x3
D|-----------------------|
A|-----------------------|
E|-3---3-3---5----5-5--5-|
[Part 3]
G|---------------------------| x4
D|---------0-4-2----0-2-0----|
A|-2---0-2----------------2-0|
E|---------------------------|
G|-------------------------|------------------------|
D|---------0-4-2----2-2--2-|-5---5-5----------------|
A|-2---0-2-----------------|-----------5----5-5--5\-|
E|-------------------------|------------------------|
G|-------------------------|------------------------|
D|---------0-4-2----2-2--2-|-5---5-5---7----7-7--7\-|
A|-2---0-2-----------------|------------------------|
E|-------------------------|------------------------|
G|-----------------------| x3
D|-----------------------|
A|-----------------------|
E|-3---3-3---5----5-5--5-|
[Outro]
G|---------------------------| x6
D|---------0-4-2----0-2-0----|
A|-2---0-2----------------2-0|
E|---------------------------|
G|------------------------|--|
D|---------0-4-2----0-2---|--|
A|-2---0-2----------------|-2|
E|------------------------|--|
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Bass Tabs |
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Title |
Dr. Crash |
Artist |
Yo La Tengo |
Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID |
VfEugh6suDA |
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 |
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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).