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PRISON SONG
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0:04
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C|-0-1-3-1-0-1-3-1-0-1-3-1-0-1------| "They try to build a prison..."
0:12
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C|-0-1-3-1-0-1-3-1-0-1-3-1-0-1------| "They try to build a prison..."
0:21
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C|-0-1-3-1-0-1-3-1-0-1-3-1----------|----------------------------------|
0:27 2x
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C|-0103010-0103010-0103010-010------|
0:36 0:41
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C|-0-1-3-1-0-1-3-1-0-1-3-1-0-1------|0103010-0103010-0103010-010-------|
0:45 2x
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G|-55655565556585655565556555658565-|
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0:55 0:59
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G|-5---6---5-6-8-6-5---6---5-6-8-5--|-55655565556585655565556555651111-|
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1:04 2x
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C|-0103010-0103010-0103010-010------|
1:13 2x
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1:23 1:28
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G|-5---6---5-6-8-6-5---6---5-6-8-5--|-55655565556585655565556555651111-|
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1:33 2x
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C|-0103010-0103010-0103010-010------|
1:43 1:48
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G|-----------------------------1111-|----------------------------1~----|
C|-0-1-3-1-0-1-3-1-0-1-3-1-0-1------|-0103010-0103010-0103010-010------|
1:57 2x
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C|-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-8888-|
2:07 4x
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C|-0-0----00-0----00-0----00-0-8888-|
2:27 2x
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G|-5---6---5-6p5-8p5-6p5-5---6---5-6p5-8p5-6p5-| Pull-offs!
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2:37 2:42
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G|-55655565556585655565556555658565-|-55655565556585655565556555651111-|
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2:46 2x
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C|-0103010-0103010-0103010-010------|
2:56 3:01
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C|-0-1-3-1-0-1-3-1-0-1-3-1-0-1------|-0103010-0103010-0103010-010------|
3:13
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| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Prison Song |
| Artist |
System of a Down |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
m4L20t8Dvlg |
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).
