LA ISLA BONITA
bass tab
by Renegadrian
nov.15 2011
* INTRO x 4
G ||--------------------|----------------------||
D ||--------------------|----------------------||
A ||------7-11------6-9-|------7-11------7-11--||
E ||-9--9------7--7-----|-9--9------9--9-------||
* VERSE x 2
G ||--------------------|----------------------|
D ||--------------------|----------------------|
A ||------7-11------6-9-|------7-11------7-11--|
E ||-9--9------7--7-----|-9--9------9--9-------|
G -------------------6-------------------4---||
D -----------------------------2-------------||
A ------7-------4--4---4------------2--2---2-||
E -5--5---5--7------------0--0---0-----------||
* CHORUS x 2
G ||------6----------4-------------------------|
D ||----------------------------4----------2---|
A ||-4--4---4---2--2---2-----------------------|
E ||-----------------------2--2---2---0--0---0-|
G ------4------------------------------------|
D -----------------4-------------------------|
A -2--2---2--------------0--2--4--2-4--------|
E ------------2--2---2-----------------------|
* CLASSIC GUITAR SOLO = INTRO x 2
* BRIDGE x 2
G ||-----------7-------9-----|----------7-------9-------9---||---|
D ||---4---------------------|---4--------------------------||---|
A ||---------5---7---7---7---|--------5---5---7---9---7---9-||---|
E ||-2---2-----------------7-|-2---2------------------------||-5-|
* VERSE x 2
* CHORUS ad lib
| Bass Tabs |
|
| Title |
La Isla Bonita |
| Artist |
Madonna |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
pyzux91hEss |
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 |
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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).
