Artist: Melvins
Album: Bullhead
Song: It's Shoved
Bass ta by johnny z
(0:00 - 1:45)
Keep repeating
g-----------------------------------------------------|
d-----------------------------------------------------|
a-------2--4-4-----------------0-0--------------------|
e--0-0----------3-3--0--3-3-3-------0-0-1-------------|
(1:45 - 2:00) This is a slight variation of the first part
Keep repeating
g-----------------------------------------------------|
d-----------------------------------------------------|
a-------2--4-4----------0-0----0----------------------|
e--0-0----------3-3--0-------3---3--0--3--0-----------|
(2:00 - 2:05)
Play this once
g-----------------------------------------------------|
d-----------------------------------------------------|
a--------------------------0-0------------------------|
e--0--0---0-0-3-3-3-3-3-3-----------------------------|
(2:05 - 2:15)
Keep repeating
g-----------------------------------------------------|
d-----------------------------------------------------|
a-----------------------------------------------------|
e-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-----|
(2:15 - 2:25)
Keep repeating
g-----------------------------------------------------|
d------2-------2--0---0---0---0---0---0---------------|
a-------------------2---4---4---4---4---4-------------|
e--0-0----0-0-----------------------------------------|
(2:25 - 2:35)
Play this once
g-----------------------------------------------------|
d-----------------------------------------------------|
a-1-0-1-0-----2-3-------------------------------------|
e----------2-3-----2-3-0------------------------------|
| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
It’s Shoved |
| Artist |
Melvins |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
l771rmMSG4Y |
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).
