Band: System Of A Down
Album: System Of A Down
Song: Peephole
Tabbed By: Mahmoud Makkieh
h = hammer-on
p = pull-off
r = let note ring
^ = bend
After a long intro. The bass comes in quietly with;
F|----------------------------------------------|
C|-5-5-11-12--7-7-11-12--5-5-11-12--7-7--11-12--|
G|----------------------------------------------|
C|----------------------------------------------|
F|---------------------------------------|
C|---------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------|
C|-5----0----5----0----5----0----5----0--|
F|---------------|
C|---------------|
G|---------------|
C|-444444777777--|
F|---------------------------------------|
C|---------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------|
C|-5----0----5----0----5----0----5----0--|
F|---------------|
C|---------------|
G|---------------|
C|-444444777777--|
Then into the Chorus;
F|---------------------------------------------------------------|
C|---------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---------44445555--------44445555--------44445555--------------|
C|-5-555555--------7-777777--------5-555555--------333333111111--|
F|---------------------------------------------------------------|
C|---------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---------44445555--------44445555--------44445555--------------|
C|-5-555555--------7-777777--------5-555555--------333333111111--|
Then back to;
F|----------------------------------------------|
C|-5-5-11-12--7-7-11-12--5-5-11-12--7-7--11-12--|
G|----------------------------------------------|
C|----------------------------------------------|
F|---------------------------------------|
C|---------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------|
C|-5----0----5----0----5----0----5----0--|
F|---------------|
C|---------------|
G|---------------|
C|-444444777777--|
F|---------------------------------------|
C|---------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------|
C|-5----0----5----0----5----0----5----0--|
F|---------------|
C|---------------|
G|---------------|
C|-444444777777--|
Back to;
F|---------------------------------------------------------------|
C|---------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---------44445555--------44445555--------44445555--------------|
C|-5-555555--------7-777777--------5-555555--------333333111111--|
F|---------------------------------------------------------------|
C|---------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---------44445555--------44445555--------44445555--------------|
C|-5-555555--------7-777777--------5-555555--------333333111111--|
F|---------------------------------------------------------------|
C|---------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---------44445555--------44445555--------44445555--------------|
C|-5-555555--------7-777777--------5-555555--------333333111111--|
Then add;
F|--------------|
C|--------------|
G|--------------|
C|-555555----/0-|
F|---------------------------------------|
C|---------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------|
C|-5----0----5----0----5----0----5----0--|
F|---------------|
C|---------------|
G|---------------|
C|-444444777777--|
For the part below you have to let the 0's ring.
F|-------------------------------------------|
C|-------------------------------------------|
G|-------------------------------------------|
C|-5----0r----5----0r----5----0r----5----0r--|
F|---------------|
C|---------------|
G|---------------|
C|-444444777777--|
Back into;
F|---------------------------------------------------------------|
C|---------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---------44445555--------44445555--------44445555--------------|
C|-5-555555--------7-777777--------5-555555--------333333111111--|
F|---------------------------------------------------------------|
C|---------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---------44445555--------44445555--------44445555--------------|
C|-5-555555--------7-777777--------5-555555--------333333111111--|
Comes in with guitar;
F|---------------------------------------------------------------|
C|---------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---------44445555--------44445555--------44445555--------------|
C|-5-555555--------7-777777--------5-555555--------333333111111--|
Then to;
F|---------------------------------|
C|---------------------------------|
G|--------44445555-------44445555--|
C|-5555555--------7777777----------| x2
F|---------------------|
C|---------------------|
G|--------44445555-----|
C|-5555555---------0r--|
Song Ends.
| Bass Tabs |
|
| Title |
Peephole |
| Artist |
System of a Down |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
GhLdgUrJ2pg |
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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).
