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G|--------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------|
A|------------------------2-------|
E|--------------------------------|
[Intro]
G|--------------------------------|--------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------|--------------------------0-----|
A|------------0---------------0-0-|0-----0-----2-------2-2-2---2-0-|
E|3-----3-------------------------|--------------------------------|
G|--------------------------------|--------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------|--------------------------------|
A|------------0---------------0---|----------------------------0---| (x12)
E|3-----3-----------------------3-|2-----2-----3-------------------|
[Verse]
G|--------------------------------|--------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------|--------------------------0-----|
A|------------0---------------0-0-|0-----0-----2-------2-2-2---2-0-|
E|3-----3-------------------------|--------------------------------|
G|--------------------------------|--------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------|--------------------------------|
A|------------0---------------0---|----------------------------0---| (x8)
E|3-----3-----------------------3-|2-----2-----3-------------------|
[Pre-Chorus]
G|--------------------------------|--------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------|--------------------------0-----|
A|------------0---------------0-0-|0-----0-----2-------2-2-2---2-0-|
E|3-----3-------------------------|--------------------------------|
G|--------------------------------|--------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------|--------------------------------|
A|------------0---------------0---|----------------------------0---| (x2)
E|3-----3-----------------------3-|2-----2-----3-------------------|
[Chorus]
G|--------------------------------|--------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------|--------------------------0-----|
A|------------0---------------0-0-|0-----0-----2-------2-2-2---2-0-|
E|3-----3-------------------------|--------------------------------|
G|--------------------------------|--------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------|--------------------------------|
A|------------0---------------0---|----------------------------0---| (x8)
E|3-----3-----------------------3-|2-----2-----3-------------------|
[Instrumental]
G|--------------------------------|--------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------|--------------------------0-----|
A|------------0---------------0-0-|0-----0-----2-------2-2-2---2-0-|
E|3-----3-------------------------|--------------------------------|
G|--------------------------------|--------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------|--------------------------------|
A|------------0---------------0---|----------------------------0---| (x2)
E|3-----3-----------------------3-|2-----2-----3-------------------|
[Verse]
G|--------------------------------|--------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------|--------------------------0-----|
A|------------0---------------0-0-|0-----0-----2-------2-2-2---2-0-|
E|3-----3-------------------------|--------------------------------|
G|--------------------------------|--------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------|--------------------------------|
A|------------0---------------0---|----------------------------0---| (x8)
E|3-----3-----------------------3-|2-----2-----3-------------------|
[Pre-Chorus]
G|--------------------------------|--------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------|--------------------------0-----|
A|------------0---------------0-0-|0-----0-----2-------2-2-2---2-0-|
E|3-----3-------------------------|--------------------------------|
G|--------------------------------|--------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------|--------------------------------|
A|------------0---------------0---|----------------------------0---| (x2)
E|3-----3-----------------------3-|2-----2-----3-------------------|
[Chorus]
G|--------------------------------|--------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------|--------------------------0-----|
A|------------0---------------0-0-|0-----0-----2-------2-2-2---2-0-|
E|3-----3-------------------------|--------------------------------|
G|--------------------------------|--------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------|--------------------------------|
A|------------0---------------0---|----------------------------0---| (x8)
E|3-----3-----------------------3-|2-----2-----3-------------------|
[Outro]
G|--------------------------------|--------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------|--------------------------0-----|
A|------------0---------------0-0-|0-----0-----2-------2-2-2---2-0-|
E|3-----3-------------------------|--------------------------------|
G|--------------------------------|--------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------|--------------------------------|
A|------------0---------------0---|----------------------------0---| (x8)
E|3-----3-----------------------3-|2-----2-----3-------------------|
| Bass Tabs |
|
| Title |
Holiday |
| Artist |
Madonna |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
cG9z9yLL6EQ |
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).
