Song: Mr Writer
Artist: Stereophonics
Tuning: EADG (Standard)
This song is pretty easy and shouldn't take long to learn :)
Intro
G--------|
D--------|
A--6--6--| this little bit is only played once at the start of the song
E--------| when the guitar comes in...
Verse
G----------------------------------|
D----------------------------------|
A---------6-6--6---4--4-4--4-4--4--|
E--1--1-1--------------------------|
Bridge
G-----------------------------------------------------|
D-----------------------------------------------------|
A--6--6-6--6-6--6---4--4-4--4-4--4---6--6-6--6-6--6-/-| slide down to...
E-----------------------------------------------------|
Chorus (play in time to the drum beat)
G--------------------------------------------------|
D--------------------------------------------------|
A--------------------------------------------------|
E--1--1--1--1--1--1--1--1--4--4--4--4--4--4--4--4--|
G---------------------------------------------------|
D---------------------------------------------------|
A---------------------------------------------------|
E--6--6--6--6--6--6--6--6--9--9--9--9--9--9--9--9-/-|
Thats it, just fit them in the relevent places
(helps if you play it to the song!!!!)
| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Mr. Writer |
| Artist |
Stereophonics |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
IwOMnIuAGOY |
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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).
