Title - Johnny Big Mouth
Artist - Don Carlos
Tabbed by - Mat Bean
E-mail - mattydread2@yahoo.com
intro/chorus;(X2)
G|------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------|
A|-------7-7------7-7----7-7-------7--|
E|--5-5------5-5------5-------5-5-----|
G|------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------|
A|-------5-5------5-5----5-5-------5--|
E|--3-3------3-3------3-------3-3-----|
verse (X2)
G|---------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------|
A|-------7-7------7-7----7-7-------7------10-10-----10-10--|
E|--5-5------5-5------5-------5-5----8-8---------8-8-------|
G|------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------------------|
A|------7-7-----7-------7-7------7--------5-5------5----|
E|--5-------5-5-----5-5------5-5-----3-3------3-3-------|
G|------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------|
A|-------7-7------7-7----7-7-------7--|
E|--5-5------5-5------5-------5-5-----|
repeat chorus, verse until end
Official Don Carlos website; www.mynameisdon.com
| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Johnny Big Mouth |
| Artist |
Don Carlos |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
o0BXPj9MdSk |
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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).
