[Intro]
G|------9/12----9-|-----9/12----9-|-----9/12----9-|-----9/12----9-|
D|*----------12---|----------12---|----------12---|----------12---|
A|*---------------|-5-r-----------|-3-r-----------|-3-r-----------|
E|--0-r-----------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
1 2 & 3 4 & 1 2 & 3 4 & 1 2 & 3 4 & 1 2 & 3 4 &
_____
|1.
G|-----9/12----9-|-----9/12----9-|-----9/12----9-|-----9/12----9--|
D|----------12---|----------12---|----------12---|----------12---*|
A|-0-r-----------|-0-r-----------|---------------|---------------*|
E|---------------|---------------|-0-r-----------|-0-r------------|
1 2 & 3 4 & 1 2 & 3 4 & 1 2 & 3 4 & 1 2 & 3 4 &
______
|2.
G|-------------|
D|-------------|
A|-2-2-2-2/0---|
E|-------------|
1 & 2 & 3 4
[Verses/Solo]
G|--------------|-----------|-------------|-----------|
D|*-------------|-----------|-------------|-------.-.-|
A|*-7---7---5---|-5---5---2-|-3---3-----2-|-3---0-3-2-|
E|--------7---7-|-------5---|-------3-5---|-----------|
1 2 & 3 & 4 1 2 & 3 4 1 2 & 3 & 4 1 2 & 3 4
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|1.
G|---------------|---------------|---------------|--------------|
D|---------------|---------------|---------------|-------------*|
A|-----------2---|-----------2---|-7---7---5---7-|-------------*|
E|-5---5-0-3---3-|-5---5-0-3---3-|-------7---7---|-7---0-7-7-7--|
1 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 2 & 3 & 4
_____
|2.
G|---------|
D|---------|
A|-.-------|
E|-7-7-----|
1 2 3 4
[Chorus]
G|-----------4/5-|-----------|-------------|-----------|
D|-----4/7-5-----|-----4/7-5-|-----------4-|-----------|
A|-3-------------|-3---------|-----5/7-5---|-----5-7-5-|
E|---------------|-----------|-3-----------|-3---------|
1 2 & 3 & a 4 1 2 & 3 4 1 2 & 3 & 4 1 2 & 3 4
G|-----------4/5-|-----------|---------------|-------------|
D|-----4/7-5-----|-----4/7-5-|---------------|-------------|
A|-3-------------|-3---------|---------------|-------------|
E|---------------|-----------|-5---5-5-0-3-5-|-7-7-7-7/5---|
1 2 & 3 & a 4 1 2 & 3 4 1 2 & 3 & 4 & 1 & 2 & 3 4
[Outro]
(repeat to fade-out)
G|------------4/5-|-----------|-------------|------------|
D|*-----4/7-5-----|-----4/7-5-|-----------4-|-----------*|
A|*-3-------------|-3---------|-----5/7-5---|-----5-7-5-*|
E|----------------|-----------|-3-----------|-3----------|
1 2 & 3 & a 4 1 2 & 3 4 1 2 & 3 & 4 1 2 & 3 4
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| r Release
| / Slide up
| . Stacatto
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Bass Tabs |
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Title |
One Of These Nights |
Artist |
Eagles |
Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID |
ESc2Tq2HzhQ |
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).