Intro
G-----------------|
D-----------------| repeat
A-7----------2/7--|
E----------0------|
Main bit
G-----/9---7-----9-9---7-----7p6---------------------|
D--------9----0------9-------------7-----7---5-5-5/7-|
A--7----------------------0------0----0----7---------|
E-0--------------------------------------------------|
G-----/9---7----7-7-7/9\7-----7p6----------7p6--------|
D--------9----0---------------------7-------------7---|
A--7-----------------------0------0----0--------0-----|
E-0---------------------------------------------------|
G----7-9---------7---------------------14----12-------------------|
D-----9---------------------------7-------14-------7--------------|
A--7----10-7--5----/12-12 10h12-0---/12----------0------10-10-9-7-|
E-0---------------------------------------------------------------|
G-----/9---7-----/9---7-------7p6--------------------|
D--------9----0-----9---------------7-----7---5--5h7-|
A--7-----------------------0------0----0----7--------|
E-0--------------------------------------------------|
Repeat with the odd variation.
| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Music For Chameleons |
| Artist |
Gary Numan |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
qseh-XKWvig |
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 |
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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).
