G|-----|
D|-12\-|
A|-----|
E|-----|
[First bit]
G|------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------12-13-14-13-12-|
E|13-13\--12-12\--10-10\--12-13-14----------------|
G|--------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------|
A|--------------------------------|
E|13-13\--12-12\--10-10\----10-10-|
G|------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------12-13-14-13-12-|
E|13-13\--12-12\--10-10\--12-13-14----------------|
G|--------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------|
A|--------------------------------|
E|13-13\--12-12\--10-10\----10-10-|
G|------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------12-13-14-13-12-|
E|13-13\--12-12\--10-10\--12-13-14----------------|
G|--------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------|
A|--------------------------------|
E|13-13\--12-12\--10-10\----10-10-|
G|------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------12-13-14-13-12-|
E|13-13\--12-12\--10-10\--12-13-14----------------|
G|--------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------|
A|--------------------------------|
E|13-13\--12-12\--10-10\----10-10-|
[Second bit]
G|--------------------------------------------------|
D|-----------0-2-3-4-3-2-0--------------4-5-4-5-4\0-|
A|2--2-----2---------------4-4--4-----4-------------|
E|------2--------------------------4----------------|
G|--------------------------------------------------|
D|-----------0-2-3-4-3-2-0-0------------4-5-4-5-4\0-|
A|2--2-----2-----------------4--4-----4-------------|
E|------2--------------------------4----------------|
G|--------------------------------------------------|
D|-----------0-2-3-4-3-2-0-0------------4-5-4-5-4\0-|
A|2--2-----2-----------------4--4-----4-------------|
E|------2--------------------------4----------------|
G|--------------------------------------------------|
D|-----------0-2-3-4-3-2-0--------------4-5-4-5-4\0-|
A|2--2-----2---------------4-4--4-----4-------------|
E|------2--------------------------4----------------|
[Third bit]
G|------7---7--7/9-9/11------7------7/9-9\4-|
D|--7-9---9--------------7-9---9-7----------|
A|------------------------------------------|
E|------------------------------------------|
G|------7---7--7/9-9/11--11/14-12\-----------|
D|--7-9---9-------------------------12-12-14\|
A|-------------------------------------------|
E|-------------------------------------------|
G|------7---7--7/9-9/11------7------7/9-9\4-|
D|--7-9---9--------------7-9---9-7----------|
A|------------------------------------------|
E|------------------------------------------|
G|------7---7--7/9-9/11--11/14-12\-----------|
D|--7-9---9-------------------------12-12-14\|
A|-------------------------------------------|
E|-------------------------------------------|
**********************************************
/ - Slide up
\ - Slide down
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| Bass Tabs |
|
| Title |
Ozymandia$$$ |
| Artist |
Michael Seyer |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
wA_GhgH3FtE |
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).
