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[Main Riff]
G|-------------------7h9---x-------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------------------7-----5-|
A|-5h7---------5h7-x-----x---5h7-5h7-----------------------|
E|-----0-0--0------------------------0-0--0--0-0/5---x-3---|
t t t t t t p t p t t t t t t t p t t p
[Variation 1]
G|------------------7h9---x---------------------6---7--|
D|-----------------------------------------------------|
A|-5h7--------5h7-x-----x---5h7-5h7-----------4---5----|
E|-----0-0--0-----------------------0-0--0--x----------|
t t t t t t p t p t t t t t t t p t p
[Variation 2]
G|-------------------7h9---x-----------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------------------------|
A|-5h7---------5h7-x-----x---5h7-5h7---------------------|
E|-----0-0--0------------------------0-0--0---0-3-3/15/3-|
t t t t t t p t p t t t t t t t t
[Verse]
G|-------------------|
D|-----5---2---3---4-|
A|-------------------|
E|-3-----0---1---2---|
t p t p t p t p
[Verse Variation]
G|---------------------|
D|-----5---2---3---4---|
A|---------------------|
E|-3-----0---1---2---3-|
t p t p t p t p t
Country Music Part (Stacatto Double Thump)
1.) 2.)
G|-----7-----7------------------------------|--------------|-12/0-|
D|-5-5---5-5-------7-----7--5-x-5-5---------|---------4-4-o|------|
A|-------------5-5---5-5------------7-5-----|-5-5-7-7-----o|------|
E|--------------------------------------7-3-|--------------|------|
d u p d u p d u p d u p d u d u d u d u d u d u d u p
[Bridge]
G|----------------------9/0-|
D|---------5h7-5-8h7--------|
A|-----5h7-----------10-----|
E|-5h7----------------------|
t t t t t t p
Structure of song:
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Main Riff (x3)
Variation 1
Main Riff (x3)
Variation 2
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Verse (x3)
Verse Variation
Pause
Verse (x3)
Verse Variation (x3)
Pause
Verse (x3)
Verse Variation
Country Music Part (double thump) 1:24
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Main Riff (x3)
Variation 1
Main Riff (x3)
Variation 2
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Verse (x7)
[Bridge]
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Main Riff (x3)
Variation 1
Main Riff (x3)
Variation 2
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Verse (x7)
[Bridge]
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Main Riff (x3)
Variation 1
Main Riff (x3)
Variation 1
Main Riff (x3)
Variation 2
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Verse (x7)
[Bridge]
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Main Riff (x3)
Variation 1
Main Riff (until end)
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| h Hammer-on
| x dead note
| t thump
| p pop
| d down strike (double thump only)
| u up strike (double thump only)
| #.) alternate endings
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| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Pow |
| Artist |
Graham Central Station |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
7wyOnPJra4o |
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).
