this song has a simple yet cool bass line
normal tuning (e,a,d,g)
verse
G----------------------------------------------------|
D----------------------------------------------------|
A-5-5-5-5-----5-5-5-5-0-3-----1-1-1-1-----3-3-3-1-0-3|
E----------------------------------------------------|
G----------------------------------------------------|
D----------------------------------------3-3-3-------|
A-5-5-5-5-----5-5-5-5-0-3-----1-1-1-1-----------5-3-0|
E----------------------------------------------------|
little break down thing
G----------------------------------------------------|
D----------------------7-----------------------------|
A----6-7-5---------6-7-------------------------------|
E-5-----------5-5------------------------------------|
the play the verse for awhile
then break down thing
instermental part
G-----------------------------7--7---------------------|
D-------6-7--5-----------6-7-------7-------------------|
A-5-5-5-----------5-5-5--------------------------------|
E------------------------------------------------------|
thats about it
Bass Tabs |
|
Title |
Olio |
Artist |
The Rapture |
Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID |
EIVvF9a04SQ |
Interactive Bass Tab Guide
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Use these buttons to control the digital tab player.
Symbol | Function |
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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).