[Verse]
G|----------------------------------|
D|-7-7-9---7---9---778-9-9-10-9-9---|
A|-------7---7---77---------------7-|
E|--------------7-------------------|
G|----------------------------------|
D|-7---9---7---9---7-8-9---77-------|
A|-------77------77------77--10-9-7-|
E|------7---------------------------|
G|----------------------------------|
D|-7-8-9---778-9---7-7-9---77-------|
A|-------77------7-------77--9-8-77-|
E|----------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------9-7---|
D|-7-8-9-7910-9------7-8-9-79-10-9----10-|
A|--------------7-10---------------------|
E|---------------------------------------|
G|-----------------------------------|
D|-7-8-9---77--9---7-8-9---9-9-------|
A|-------77--7---77------77----10-87-|
E|-----------------------------------|
[Bridge]
G|-----------------------------------------------------------|
D|-------5-77------------5-7-------------5-7-----------------|
A|-557-8-----0-2-3-5-7-8-----0-2-3-5-7-8-----0------555--777-|
E|-----------------------------------------------------------|
[Chorus]
G|-----------------7-| (x3)
D|-------0----7-710--|
A|---0-03--710-------|
E|-03----------------|
G|-------------------|
D|-------0----7------|
A|---3-03--710-------|
E|-03------------0---|
| Bass Tabs |
|
| Title |
Moondance |
| Artist |
Van Morrison |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
0QStYFyBNXA |
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).
