G|------5/7-5------------------2--5--------|
D|----5---------------------3--------------|
A|--3---------------3-4-5------------------|
E|--------------1-1--------------------3-3-|
G|-----------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------|
A|-------------------2-2-------------------|
E|---3--5--5--2-2-2----------------0--0--0-|
G|------5/7--5--------10/12---10--9----2--5|
D|---5--------------------------------3----|
A|--3---------------8--------------5-------|
E|-----------------------------------------|
G|-----------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------|
A|-------2---------------------------------|
E|--3--5----3---5--5--2-2-2--3---3---0-0-0-|
G|-----------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------|
A|----3-------3--2--2--2-------------------|
E|-1----1--1-------------------------------|
G|-----------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------|
A|----3-------3--2-------------------------|
E|-1----1--1--------1--0--0--0-------------|
G|-----------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------2/5-------|
A|---3-----3--2--2--2--2--1--1--3----3-----|
E|-1--1--1---------------------------1-1-0-|
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| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Love 2 Fast |
| Artist |
Steve Lacy |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
HMa5LnRuWRQ |
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).
