Riff #1
G|-----|
D|-----|
A|-----|
E|-3/8-| 1x
Riff #2
G|----------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------|
A|----------------------------------|
E|-88-888-866-666-611-111-144-466-6-| 7x
Riff #3
G|--------------|
D|--------------|
A|--------------|
E|-8~-------3-6-| 2x
Riff #4
G|-----------------|
D|-----------------|
A|-----------------|
E|-8--4--1--6--3/8-|
Riff #2 3x
Riff #5
G|----------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------|
A|----------------------------------|
E|-88-888-866-666-655-555-544-466-6-|
Riff #2 2x
Riff #5 1x
Riff #3 2x
Riff #6
G|---------------|
D|---------------|
A|---------------|
E|-8--4--6--3--6-| 2x
Riff #7
G|---------------|
D|---------------|
A|---------------|
E|-8--4--1--6--3-|
Riff #2 1x
Riff #8
G|-----|
D|-----|
A|-----|
E|-8-9-| 6x
Riff #4 1x
Riff #2 2x
Riff #9
G|---------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------|
E|-611-111-144-466-611-111-144-466-|
Bass Tabs |
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Title |
My Favourite Game |
Artist |
The Cardigans |
Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID |
EvIG8Gl6038 |
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).