[Intro] (0:00 - 0:19)
G|-----------------|
D|-----------------|
A|----(No Bass)----|
E|-----------------|
[Verse 1] (0:19 - 0:38)
G|--------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------------------|
A|-3-5-6-------3-5-6--------------------------|
E|-------3-4-3-------3-55-3-------------------| x4
[Chorus] (0:38 - 0:57)
G|--------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------------------|
A|-3-5-6-------3-5-6--------------------------|
E|-------3-4-3-------3-55-3-------------------|x4
[Verse 2] (0:57 - 1:16)
G|--------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------------------|
A|-3-5-6-------3-5-6--------------------------|
E|-------3-4-3-------3-55-3-------------------|x4
[Bridge] (1:16 - 1:35)
G|--------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------------------|
A|-3/15-13---11-13-10---8--10-6---8--10-6--5--|
E|--------------------------------------------|
(1:35 - 1:45)
G|--------------------------------------------|
D|-------------3------------------------------|
A|-3-5-6---3-6---6---3-5-6--6-6--6-6----------|
E|--------------------------------------------|
[Chorus] (1:45 - 2:29)
G|--------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------------------|
A|-3-5-6-------3-5-6--------------------------|
E|-------3-4-3-------3-55-3-------------------|x9
[Outro] (2:38 - 2:58)
G|--------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------------------|
A|-33-55-66-------33-55-66--------------------|
E|----------3-4-3----------3-55-3-------------|x4
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| / Slide up
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| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Grifter’s Grief |
| Artist |
Yard Act |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
SXJW3VOW87g |
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).
