[Intro]
G|-----13-14-9-9-4/13-14------------------| x2
D|----------------------------------------|
A|-12-------------------------------------|
E|-----12-13-8-8-3/12-13------------------|
[Verse 1]
G|--------------9---------10-------------------------------------13-14-------------| x2
D|------2-----9---9----10----10-------10----------10--------0-2--------------------|
A|-0--3---3/7--------8-------------10----10----10----10---2------------------------|
E|-------------------------------8-----------8-----------3-------12-13-------------|
[Pre-Chorus]
G|---------------------------------------------| x2
D|----9-10------12-14--------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------|
E|-10--------13--------------------------------|
[Chorus]
G|-9-13-14-9-9-13-14-9-9-13-14-11-8-13-14-------------|
D|----------------------------------------------------|
A|----------------------------------------------------|
E|-8-12-13-8-8-12-13-8-8-12-13-10-9-12-13-------------|
[Verse 2]
G|--------------9---------10-------------------------------------13-14-------------| x2
D|------2-----9---9----10----10-------10----------10--------0-2--------------------|
A|-0--3---3/7--------8-------------10----10----10----10---2------------------------|
E|-------------------------------8-----------8-----------3-------12-13-------------|
[Pre-Chorus]
G|---------------------------------------------| x2
D|----9-10------12-14--------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------|
E|-10--------13--------------------------------|
[Chorus]
G|-9-13-14-9-9-13-14-9-9-13-14-11-8-13-14-------------|
D|----------------------------------------------------|
A|----------------------------------------------------|
E|-8-12-13-8-8-12-13-8-8-12-13-10-9-12-13-------------|
[Bridge]
G|-------14-9-9-4/13-14---------|
D|------------------------------|
A|-12\--------------------------|
E|-----0-13-8-8-3/12-13---------|
[Pre-chorus]
G|-------------9-------------------------------------|
D|-12----10-12--------12-14--------------------------|
A|----12---------12----------------------------------|
E|------------------13-------------------------------|
[Chorus]
G|-9-13-14-9-9-13-14-9-9-13-14-11-8-13-14-------------| x2
D|----------------------------------------------------|
A|----------------------------------------------------|
E|-8-12-13-8-8-12-13-8-8-12-13-10-9-12-13-------------|
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| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Drop The Guillotine |
| Artist |
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
9yE_cQjokBs |
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).
