[Intro/Verse]
G|--------------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------5-------4----|
A|--2---2---4---5-----5--------5---5----4---4-|
E|----2------------5-----5---3--------2-------|
G|------4--6-7--------------------------------|
D|----4--------7-------------5---------4------| Intro x2
A|--2------------5---------5----5-----4---4---|
E|------------------5----3---------2----------|
G|--------------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------5-------4----| Verse x2
A|--2---2---4---5-----5--------5---5----4---4-|
E|----2------------5-----5---3--------2-------|
G|-------------------------|
D|-------------------------|
A|--2---2---4---5-----5----|
E|----2------------5-----5-|
[Pre-Chorus]
G|------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------|
A|--2--------5------------------------------|
E|----------------------3-------------2-----|
G|------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------------4---|
A|--2--------5------------------------4---4-|
E|----------------------3---3-------2-------|
[Chorus]
G|--------------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------5-------4----|
A|--2---2---4---5-----5--------5---5----4---4-|
E|----2------------5-----5---3--------2-------|
G|------4--6-7--------------------------------|
D|----4--------7-------------5---------4------| x2
A|--2------------5---------5----5-----4---4---|
E|------------------5----3---------2----------|
[Post-Chorus]
G|------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------|
A|--2--------5------------------------------|
E|----------------------3---3----------2----|
G|------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------------4---|
A|--2---2----5------------------------4---4-|
E|----------------------3---3-------2-------|
[Verse 2]
G|--------------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------5-------4----| x3
A|--2---2---4---5-----5--------5---5----4---4-|
E|----2------------5-----5---3--------2-------|
[Pre-Chorus]
G|------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------|
A|--2--------5------------------------------|
E|----------------------3-------------2-----|
G|------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------------4---|
A|--2---2----5---5--------------------4---4-|
E|----------------------3---3-------2-------|
[Chorus]
G|--------------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------5-------4----|
A|--2---2---4---5-----5--------5---5----4---4-|
E|----2------------5-----5---3--------2-------|
G|------4--6-7--------------------------------|
D|----4--------7-------------5---------4------| x2
A|--2------------5---------5----5-----4---4---|
E|------------------5----3---------2----------|
[Interlude]
G|-----------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------|
A|-2-xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx|
E|-----------------------------------------|
[Bridge]
G|---------------------------------------|
D|-----------5---5-------------4---4-----| x3
A|--2---2------5---5-5---5-------4---4---|
E|----2---2------------5---5-------------|
[Interlude]
G|---------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------|
E|--3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3---5-5-5-5--2-2-2-2---|
[Verse 3]
G|----------------------------|
D|----------------------------| x3 and then this:
A|--2----2--2-------2----2--2-|
E|----------------------------|
G|-------------------------------------|
D|----------0-----0--------------------|
A|--2----2-----------------------------|
E|-------------------3----3--2----2----|
G|-------------------------------------|
D|----------0-----0--------------------|
A|--2----2-----------------------------|
E|-------------------3---3---2---2-----|
[Pre-Chorus]
G|------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------|
A|--2--------5------------------------------|
E|----------------------3-------------2-----|
G|---------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------5-------4----|
A|--2---2----5---5--------5---5----4---4-|
E|----------------------3--------2-------|
[Chorus]
G|--------------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------5-------4----|
A|--2---2---4---5-----5--------5---5----4---4-|
E|----2------------5-----5---3--------2-------|
G|------4--6-7--------------------------------|
D|----4--------7-------------5---------4------| x2
A|--2------------5---------5----5-----4---4---|
E|------------------5----3---------2----------|
[Bridge]
G|---------------------------------------|
D|-----------5---5-------------4---4-----| x3
A|--2---2------5---5-5---5-------4---4---|
E|----2---2------------5---5-------------|
[Outro]
G|--------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------------------|
A|------------------------------------------2-|
E|--3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3----5-5-5-5-----2-2-2-2----|
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| x Dead note
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Bass Tabs |
|
Title |
Let’s Get It Started |
Artist |
Black Eyed Peas |
Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID |
An7jqlIu-0I |
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).