[Intro & Pre-Chorus]
G|----------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------| x2
A|----------------------------------------|
E|--1--1-4--4-6--6-3-4--4-----------------|
[Verse]
G|----------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------| x4
A|--------3---3---------------------------|
E|-1-1--1---1---1--4-4--4-6-4-6-----------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------| x2
A|-----------------------------1-1--1-1-1--1-2-2--2-1-1--1-|
E|-1-1--1-1-1--1-4-4--4-4-4--4-----------------------------|
G|---------|
D|---------|
A|-1-2-1-2-|
E|---------|
[Chorus & Outro]
G|----------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------|
A|----------------------------------------|
E|-1-1-1-1--4-4-4-4--6-6-6-6--6-7-6-4-----|
[Bridge]
G|----------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------|
A|--------3--3-----6--6-------------------|
E|--1-1--1--1--1--4--4--4-----------------|
Bass Tabs |
|
Title |
Obsessed |
Artist |
Olivia Rodrigo |
Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID |
CxFa6r8uRNw |
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).