Intro:
|--------------------|
|*-0---0-0--0---0-0-*|
|*------------------*|(x7)
|--------------------|
1 & a 2 3 & a 4
Verse:
|----------------|---------------|---------------|--------------|
|*-0-0-0-0-2-3---|-0-0-0-0-2-3---|-0-0-0-0-2-3---|-------------*|
|*-------------3-|-------------3-|-------------3-|-1-1-1-1-0---*|(x4)
|----------------|---------------|---------------|-----------1--|
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 ! & 2 & 3 & 4 1 & 2 & 3 4
Chorus:
|----------|---------|---------|----------|
|*-0-0-0-0-|-3-3-3-3-|---------|---------*|
|*---------|---------|-2-2-2-2-|-3-3-3-3-*|(x2)
|----------|---------|---------|----------|
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
|---------|---------|---------|---------|---------|---------|
|-0-0-0-0-|-3-3-3-3-|-5-5-5-5-|-2-2-2-2-|-0-0-0-0-|-3-3-3-3-|
|---------|---------|---------|---------|---------|---------|
|---------|---------|---------|---------|---------|---------|
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
|---------|
|-2-2-2-2-|
|---------|
|---------|
1 2 3 4
|----------|----------|
|*-0-0-0-0-|-3-3-3-3-*|
|*---------|---------*|(x3)
|----------|----------|
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
|-------------|
|-------------|
|-1-1-1-1-0---|
|-----------1-|
1 & 2 & 3 4
Verse
Bridge:
Chorus
Submitted by: Jo Taylor (viking@powerup.com.au)
Bass Tabs |
|
Title |
Peaceful Day |
Artist |
Pennywise |
Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID |
wIdMfTmbKmo |
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).