Standard Tuning 5 String Tab
Intro
G ----------------------------|
D ----------------------------|
A ----------------------------|
E --1--0--5--33-1-0-5-33-1111-|
B ----------------------------|
Pre Verse (Hangs on F, I throw the E in, but they don't)
G -------------------------------------------------------|
D -------------------------------------------------------|
A -------------------------------------------------------|
E --1-1-0-1-1-0-1-1-0-1-1-0-1-1-0-1-1-0-1-1-0-1-1-0-1111-| to Verse
B -------------------------------------------------------|
Verse Pt 1
G ----------------------------------------------- G----|
D ----------------------------------------------- D----|
A ----------------------------------------------- X2 Then A----|
E --1-1-0-1-1-0-1-1-0-1-1-0-5-5-0-5-5-0-5-5-0-5-5 E-33-|
B ----------------------------------------------- B----|
Verse Pt 2
G ----------------------------------------------------|
D ----------------------------------------------------|
A ----------------------------------------------------|
E --1-1-1-1-0-0-0-0-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-33--1-1-1-1-0-0-0-0-|
B ----------------------------------------------------|
Chorus
G -----------------------------------|
D -----------------------------------|
A -----------------------------------| X4
E --3-3-3-3-5-5-5-5-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-00-|
B -----------------------------------|
Pre Verse (Hangs on F, I throw the E in, but they don't)
G -------------------------------------------------------|
D -------------------------------------------------------|
A -------------------------------------------------------|
E --1-1-0-1-1-0-1-1-0-1-1-0-1-1-0-1-1-0-1-1-0-1-1-0-1111-| to Verse
B -------------------------------------------------------|
Verse Pt 1
G ----------------------------------------------- G----|
D ----------------------------------------------- D----|
A ----------------------------------------------- X2 Then A----|
E --1-1-0-1-1-0-1-1-0-1-1-0-5-5-0-5-5-0-5-5-0-5-5 E-33-|
B ----------------------------------------------- B----|
Verse Pt 2
G ----------------------------------------------------|
D ----------------------------------------------------|
A ----------------------------------------------------|
E --1-1-1-1-0-0-0-0-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-33--1-1-1-1-0-0-0-0-|
B ----------------------------------------------------|
Chorus
G -----------------------------------|
D -----------------------------------|
A -----------------------------------|
E --3-3-3-3-5-5-5-5-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-00-| X3 then see below for 4th time
B -----------------------------------|
G -----------------------------------|
D -----------------------------------|
A --------------------3-2-0--3-2-0---| Then to Bridge
E --3-3-3-3-5-5-5-5------------------|
B -----------------------------------|
G ---------------------------------------------------------|
D ---------------------------------------------------------|
A -------2-3-2------------3-2--------2-3-2-----------------|
E --1-3--------3--1-3-0-------3--1-3-------1-1-1-1-3-3-3-3-|
B ---------------------------------------------------------|
Solo
G --------------------------------------------------------|
D --------------------------------------------------------|
A ------2-3-3-2-------3-3-2-------2-3-3-2-------3-3-2-----|X4 then 5th
E --1-1---------3-3-3---------1-1---------3-3-3-----------| see below
B --------------------------------------------------------|
G ----------------------------------------------------------|
D ----------------------------------------------------------|
A ------2-3-3-2-------3-3-2-------2-3-3-2-------3-3-2-------|
E --1-1---------3-3-3---------1-1---------3-3-3--------1111-| to Pre Verse
B ----------------------------------------------------------|
Pre Verse (Hangs on F, I throw the E in, but they don't)
G -------------------------------------------------------|
D -------------------------------------------------------|
A -------------------------------------------------------|
E --1-1-0-1-1-0-1-1-0-1-1-0-1-1-0-1-1-0-1-1-0-1-1-0-1111-| to Verse
B -------------------------------------------------------|
Verse Pt 1
G ----------------------------------------------- G----|
D ----------------------------------------------- D----|
A ----------------------------------------------- X2 Then A----|
E --1-1-0-1-1-0-1-1-0-1-1-0-5-5-0-5-5-0-5-5-0-5-5 E-33-|
B ----------------------------------------------- B----|
Verse Pt 2
G ----------------------------------------------------|
D ----------------------------------------------------|
A ----------------------------------------------------|
E --1-1-1-1-0-0-0-0-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-33--1-1-1-1-0-0-0-0-|
B ----------------------------------------------------|
Chorus
G -----------------------------------|
D -----------------------------------|
A -----------------------------------| Repeats To End
E --3-3-3-3-5-5-5-5-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-00-|
B -----------------------------------|
| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
In The Blood |
| Artist |
Better Than Ezra |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
rGNXNTrK6LA |
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).
