G|----------------|
D|9-10--12--10-9--|
A|----------------|
E|----------------|
[Intro]
G|---/9------/7-----------------------------|
D|9-----9-7-----7-5----5----9-10--12--10-9--|
A|-------------------5---5------------------|
E|------------------------------------------|
G|---/9------/7----------|
D|9-----9-7-----7--------|
A|-----------------7-----|
E|-----------------------|
[Guitar solo]
G|---/9------/7-----------------------------|
D|9-----9-7-----7-5----5----9-10--12--10-9--|
A|-------------------5---5------------------|
E|------------------------------------------|
G|---/9------/7-----------------------------|
D|9-----9-7-----7-5----5----9-10--12--10-9--|
A|-------------------5---5------------------|
E|------------------------------------------|
G|---/9------/7-----------------------------|
D|9-----9-7-----7-5----5----9-10--12--10-9--|
A|-------------------5---5------------------|
E|------------------------------------------|
G|---/9------/7----------|
D|9-----9-7-----7--------|
A|-----------------7-----|
E|-----------------------|
[Verse 1]
G|---/9------/7-----------------------------|
D|9-----9-7-----7-5----5----9-10--12--10-9--|
A|-------------------5---5------------------|
E|------------------------------------------|
G|---/9------/7-----------------------------|
D|9-----9-7-----7-5----5----9-10--12--10-9--|
A|-------------------5---5------------------|
E|------------------------------------------|
G|---/9------/7-----------------------------|
D|9-----9-7-----7-5----5----9-10--12--10-9--|
A|-------------------5---5------------------|
E|------------------------------------------|
G|---/9------/7----------|
D|9-----9-7-----7--------|
A|-----------------7-----|
E|-----------------------|
[Chorus]
G|------9-7---------------|
D|---7------------12-10---|
A|------------10----------|
E|------------------------|
[Verse 2]
G|---/9------/7-----------------------------|
D|9-----9-7-----7-5----5----9-10--12--10-9--|
A|-------------------5---5------------------|
E|------------------------------------------|
G|---/9------/7-----------------------------|
D|9-----9-7-----7-5----5----9-10--12--10-9--|
A|-------------------5---5------------------|
E|------------------------------------------|
G|---/9------/7-----------------------------|
D|9-----9-7-----7-5----5----9-10--12--10-9--|
A|-------------------5---5------------------|
E|------------------------------------------|
G|---/9------/7----------|
D|9-----9-7-----7--------|
A|-----------------7-----|
E|-----------------------|
[Chorus]
G|------9-7---------------|
D|---7------------12-10---|
A|------------10----------|
E|------------------------|
G|------9-7---------------|
D|---7------------12-10---|
A|------------10----------|
E|------------------------|
G|------9-7---------------|
D|---7------------12-10---|
A|------------10----------|
E|------------------------|
G|------9-7---------------|
D|---7------------12-10---|
A|------------10----------|
E|------------------------|
G|------9-7---------------|
D|---7------------12-10---|
A|------------10----------|
E|------------------------|
[Fade out]
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| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Making Chit Chat with a Stranger at a Dinner Party |
| Artist |
Michael Seyer |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
3OzEUgccz6w |
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).
