I tabbed this out because there are no correct tabs on the net.
Intro (not exact number)
G---------------------------------------------------------------
D-4-444444444444444444444444444444444---------------------------
A------------------------------------0--------------------------
E---------------------------------------------------------------
Verse
G---------------------------------------------------------------
D----9---99---9---99---7---77---7---77---5---55---4---4---------
A-----7h9------7h9------5h7------5h7------3h5------2h4-4--------
E--77-------77-------55-------55-------33-------22--------------
Riff#1 Riff#2
"Sure plays a mean pinball" "He's a Pinball wizard"
G---------------------------- G-----------------------------------
D---------------------------- D-----------------------------------
A-22-0-5----22-0-5----------- A---22---22---22------5----5--------
E-------00--------00--------- E-02---02---02---3------3-----------
Riff#3
"How do you think he does it?"
G-222-----222-------
D-------------------
A----32------32-----
E------33------33---
Here is the order, (the bass comes in late on the first and fourth verse)
Intro
Verse
Riff#1
Verse
Riff#1
Riff#2
Riff#3
Verse
Riff#1
Riff#2
Verse
Riff#1
Bass Tabs | |
Title | Pinball Wizard |
Artist | The Who |
Tablature Type | ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID | hHc7bR6y06M |
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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).