Aquabats - Pool Party
G---------------------------------------|
D--2-2-2--------------------------------|
A------------------------2-2-2----------| X12
E---------4-4-4---2-2-2-----------------|
G-------------------------------|
D-------------------------------|
A-7-7-7-8-8-8-9-9-9-------------| X4
E--------------------7-7-9-7----|
G--------------------------------------------------------------------|
D--------------------------------------------------------------------|
A-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7------------------5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-4-4-5-5-6-6---|
E-----------------7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7------------------------------------|
X2
G--------------------------------------------------------------------|
D------------------------------------------------------4-4-5-5-6-6---|
A-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7------------------5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5---------------|
E-----------------7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7------------------------------------|
G------9-------------------------|
D----9---9--6--------------------|
A-/7--------------/9---9----9----| X11
E--------------4-----9---/7------|
G-------------------------------|
D-------------------------------|
A-7-7-7-8-8-8-9-9-9-------------| X4
E--------------------7-7-9-7----|
G--------------------------------------------------------------------|
D--------------------------------------------------------------------|
A-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7------------------5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-4-4-5-5-6-6---|
E-----------------7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7------------------------------------|
X2
G--------------------------------------------------------------------|
D------------------------------------------------------4-4-5-5-6-6---|
A-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7------------------5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5---------------|
E-----------------7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7------------------------------------|
Keyboard solo *stop here 4th time
G-------------------------------*----------------------------------------|
D---------5--------------4------*-----------2----------------4-----------|
A-7-7-7-9---9-7--5-5-5-7---7-5--*---3-3-3-5---5-3----5-5-5-7---7-5-------| X4
E-------------------------------*----------------------------------------|
G-----------------|
D-------5h-7-7----|
A--7-5------------|
E-----------------|
keyboard solo continued
G----------------|
D--7---6---------|
A----7---7-9-5---| X8
E----------------|
G--------------------------------------------------------------------|
D------------------------------------------------------4-4-5-5-6-6---|
A-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7------------------5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5---------------|
E-----------------7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7------------------------------------|
X4
G--------------------------------------------------------------------|
D--------------------------------------------------------------------|
A-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7------------------5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-4-4-5-5-6-6---|
E-----------------7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7------------------------------------|
| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Pool Party |
| Artist |
The Aquabats! |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
hMv2b8fJ9IM |
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).
