IN THE ARMY NOW
STATUS QUO
1 Intro
G|--------|----5---|
D|--------|--------|
A|5---3---|5-------|
E|--------|--------|
2 Just before You’ll be’a’hero of the neighbourhood
G|------------------------|
D|------------------------|
A|------------------7h8p7-|
E|-----------------------8|
3 Couplet
G|--------|--------|--------|--------|
D|--------|--------|--------|--------|
A|5-5-----|5-5----3|5-5-----|5-3-----|
E|----5---|----5---|----5---|----6-5-|
4 Chorus
G|--------|--------|--------|--------|
D|--------|--------|--------|--------|
A|----5---|----7---|5-5-----|5-5----3|
E|3-3-----|5-5-----|----5---|----5---|
5 Break
G|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
D|----------------|/12-----/12-----|----------------|----------------|
A|5-5-5-5---3-5---|----------------|5-5-5-5---3-----|3-----------3---|
E|----------------|----------------|----------------|----3---5-------|
After drumbreak
6 Couplet
G|--------|--------|--------|--------|
D|--------|--------|--------|--------|
A|7-7-----|7-7----5|7-7-----|7-5-----|
E|----7---|----7---|----7---|----8-7-|
7 Chorus
G|--------|--------|--------|--------|
D|--------|--------|--------|--------|
A|----7---|----9---|7-7-----|7-7----5|
E|5-5-----|7-7-----|----7---|----7---|
8 Break
G|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
D|----------------|/14-----/14-----|----------------|----------------|
A|7-7-7-7---5-7---|----------------|7-7-7-7---5-----|5-----------5---|
E|----------------|----------------|----------------|----5---7-------|
| Bass Tabs |
|
| Title |
In The Army Now |
| Artist |
Status Quo |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
EIxsPBbZ_b8 |
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).
