[Intro]
G---------------|
D---------------|
A--3------------|
E---------3-----|
Part 1:
G-------------------------------------------------------------|
D-------------------------------------------------------------|
A-2-3-----2-0-----3-----2-0-------------------3-----2-0-------|
E-------------------------------3-1-----3---------------3-----|
Part 2:
G----------------0-----2-----0-------0---------------2-----2S|
D------------3------------------3-----------3-2-------------S|
A-0-2-3-----------------------------------------------------S|
E-----------------------------------------------------------S|
Part 3:
G----------------2-----0-2-----------------------------------|
D-3-----2-3--------------------3-----2-3-----2-0-------------|
A------------------------------------------------3----------0|
E------------------------------------------------------3-----|
Part 4:
G----------------2-----0-2-------------------------------|
D-3-----2-3--------------------3-----2-3-----2-----0-----|
A--------------------------------------------------------|
E--------------------------------------------------------|
Part 5
G--S-----2--------------------------------------|
D-3S------------3-----3-----2-3-----2-----0-----|
A--S--------------------------------------------|
E--S--------------------------------------------|
S= stop/silent after previous note
[Intro]
(Part 1 + Part 2 + Part 3) Repeat 3x
Part 1 + Part 2
Part 4
Part 5
(Part 4) Repeat to end
Bass Tabs |
|
Title |
Hallelujah |
Artist |
Leonard Cohen |
Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID |
ttEMYvpoR-k |
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).