Verse:
G|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
D|0-------0-------|0-------0-------|2-------2-------|2-------2-------|
A|----------0---0-|----------0---0-|----------2---2-|----------2---2-|
E|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^
|I.
G|----------2---2-|0-------0-------|0-------0-------|----------------|
D|----------------|----------4---2-|----------4---2-|0-------0-------|
A|0-------0-------|----------------|----------------|----------0---0-|
E|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^
|II.
Lead-in to Chorus: |----------------|
|0-------0-----4-|
|-----------0----|
|----------------|
^ ^ ^ ^
Chorus:
G|4-------4-------|4-------4---3-2-|--------2-------|2-------2-----0-|
D|----------4---4-|----------------|----------2---2-|----------2-----|
A|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
E|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^
|I.
G|5-------5-------|5-------5---7---|0-------0-------|0-------0-------|
D|----------5---5-|----------------|----------0---0-|------------4---|
A|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
E|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^
|II.
Ending: |0---------------|0---------------|
|--------0--2--4-|----------------|
|----------------|----------------|
|----------------|----------------|
^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^
| Bass Tabs |
|
| Title |
Heaven |
| Artist |
Talking Heads |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
JAa7J10D8Qw |
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).
