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Mama Said-Lukas Graham (Bass Tab)
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Tabbed by:Mark Donohue
E-mail: mwdonohue97@gmail.com
Tuning:Standard
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[Intro]
(No Bass)
[Verse 1] (0:25-0:47)
G|------------------|------------------|--------------------|--------------|
D|------------------|------------------|--------------------|--------------|
A|------------------|------------------|------6-------------|--------------|
E|--3---33-5-6------|--3---33-5-6------|--3-------6---6-6\--|---3---3-5-6--|
[Chorus] (0:48-1:10)
G|-------------------|-----------------|-------------------|------------------|
D|-------------------|-----------------|-------------------|------------------|
A|--6--66------------|--5--55----------|--5--55------------|-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8--|
E|--------6-6-6-6\3--|--------3-3-3-3--|--------3-3-3-3/8--|------------------|
G|-------------------|-----------------|-------------------|--------------|
D|-------------------|-----------------|-------------------|--------------|
A|--6--66------------|--5--55----------|--5--55------------|-8-8-8-8-8----|
E|--------6-6-6-6\3--|--------3-3-3-3--|--------3-3-3-3/8--|--------------|
[Verse 2] (1:11-1:33)
G|------------------|------------------|--------------------|--------------|
D|------------------|------------------|--------------------|--------------|
A|------------------|------------------|------6-------------|--------------|
E|--3---33-5-6------|--3---33-5-6------|--3-------6---6-6\--|---3---3-5-6--|
[Chorus] (1:34-1:56)
G|-------------------|-----------------|-------------------|------------------|
D|-------------------|-----------------|-------------------|------------------|
A|--6--66------------|--5--55----------|--5--55------------|-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8--|
E|--------6-6-6-6\3--|--------3-3-3-3--|--------3-3-3-3/8--|------------------|
G|-------------------|-----------------|-------------------|---------------------|
D|-------------------|-----------------|-------------------|---------------------|
A|--6--66------------|--5--55----------|--5--55------------|-8-8-8-8-8-8---9-10--|
E|--------6-6-6-6\3--|--------3-3-3-3--|--------3-3-3-3/8--|---------------------|
[Bridge] (2:08-2:25)
G|---------------------|------------------------|------------------------|
D|---------------------|------------------------|------------------------|
A|--10-10-7-7-6-6------|--10101010777766666666--|------------------------|
E|----------------6-6--|------------------------|--66666666------3/11\3--|
[Chorus] (2:25-3:11)
G|-----------------|---------------|-------------------|------------------|
D|-----------------|---------------|-------------------|------------------|
A|--6--66----------|--5--55--------|--5--55------------|-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8--|
E|--------6-6-6\3--|--------3-3-3--|--------3-3-3-3/8--|------------------|
G|-----------------|---------------|-------------------|------------------|
D|-----------------|---------------|-------------------|---------------8--|
A|--6--66----------|--5--55--------|--5--55------------|-8-8-8-8-8-8-8----|
E|--------6-6-6\3--|--------3-3-3--|--------3-3-3-3/8--|------------------|
G|-----------------|---------------|-------------------|------------------|
D|-----------------|---------------|-------------------|------------------|
A|--6--66----------|--5--55--------|--5--55------------|-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8--|
E|--------6-6-6\3--|--------3-3-3--|--------3-3-3-3/8--|------------------|
G|-----------------|---------------|-------------------|----------------------------|
D|-----------------|---------------|-------------------|-------10/12\10-8-----------| (Bass fades)
A|--6--66----------|--5--55--------|--5--55------------|-8-8-8------------10/13\-8--|
E|--------6-6-6\3--|--------3-3-3--|--------3-3-3-3/8--|----------------------------|
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Bass Tabs |
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Title |
Mama Said |
Artist |
Lukas Graham |
Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID |
HdAkYCyCZv8 |
Interactive Bass Tab Guide
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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).