[Intro] come in at 0:05
G|-------------5-------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------3-5---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-3-3-3-3-------------------------------------------------------------------| x 4
E|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
[Verse 1] 0:14
G|--------------5------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------3-5---------------------------------------------------------------| x5
A|-3-3-3-3-------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|x4
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|-3-3-3--3/5\3--------------------------------------------------------------|
[Chorus]
G|-------------5-------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------3-5---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-3-3-3-3-------------------------------------------------------------------|x4
E|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------------------| x3
E|-3-3-3--3/5\3--------------------------------------------------------------|
[Verse 2] 'Maybe i'm living in my head...'
G|---------------------------5-----------------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------3-5-------------------------------------------------|
A|-------3-5-7-8-3-3-3-3-----------------------------------------------------| x3
E|-3-4-6---------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------| x3
A|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|-3-3-3--3/5\3--------------------------------------------------------------|
[guitar solo bit]
G|-------------5-------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------3-5---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-3-3-3-3-------------------------------------------------------------------|x5
E|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|x3
E|-3-3-3--3/5\3--------------------------------------------------------------|
[Is someone telling me...]
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8---------------------------------------------------|x4
E|-------------------------5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5---------------------------|
G|--------------------------------------5------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------3-5--------------------------------------|
A|-------------5-5-5-5-5-5--3-3-3-3------------------------------------------|
E|-5-5-5-5-5-5---------------------------------------------------------------|
[Is someone banging at my door...]
G|---------------------------5-----------------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------3-5-------------------------------------------------|
A|-------3-5-7-8-3-3-3-3-----------------------------------------------------| x3
E|-3-4-6---------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
[Outro]
G|-------------5-------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------3-5---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-3-3-3-3-------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------------------| till the song ends
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
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| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Heavy |
| Artist |
The Marías |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
f-fjcyoR5hY |
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).
