[Intro] (slapped)
S S S S S S S S S S S S S S
Gb|------------------------------------------|
Db|------------------------------------------|
Ab|-------------------9--7-----------9-8-7---|
Eb|---5--5---5-6-7--7----------9-8-7---------|
S S S S S S S S S P S P S P S P
Gb|------------------------6----5----4----3--|
Db|------------------------------------------|
Ab|-------------------6--4----3----2----1----|
Eb|-0-2--2---2-3-4--4------------------------|
[Main Riff]
S P S S P S P S P S S P S P
Gb|-----------------5----6--------9---------|
Db|-----7------6----------------------8-----|
Ab|---------------3---4-----x--\7-----------|
Eb|--5-----0-4----------------------6-------|
[Variation of the Main Riff]
S P S S P S P S P S P S P S P
Gb|-----------------5---6---5---4---3---|
Db|-----7------6------------------------|
Ab|---------------3---4---3---2---1-----|
Eb|--5-----0-4--------------------------|
[Variations of the Main Riff] (add muted notes)
S P S S P S P S P SP S P S P
Gb|-----------------5----6---x----9---------|
Db|-----7------6----------------------8-----|
Ab|---------------3---4-----x---7-----------|
Eb|--5-----0-4----------------------6-------|
S P S S P S P S P SPP S P S P
Gb|-----------------5----6----x----9---------|
Db|-----7------6-------------x---------8-----|
Ab|---------------3---4-----x----7-----------|
Eb|--5-----0-4-----------------------6-------|
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| x Dead note
| \ Slide down
| S Slap
| P Pop
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| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Lay It Down |
| Artist |
Steelix |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
A-pfHTlnFXA |
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 |
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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).
