[Verse]
G|-----------------------||----------------------||
D|--------3--1-----------||*-----3--1-----------*||
A|--------------3--1--3--||*-----------3--1--3--*||
E|--1--1-----------------||---1------------------||
Some variations for guitar solo:
(Not exactly what's played. Jam some of your own out.)
G|--------------------------|--------------------|
D|--------3-----3-----------|-----3--------------|
A|-----------1--------0--1--|-----------1--2--3--|
E|--1--1-----------4--------|--1-----4-----------|
[Chorus]
3x
G|------------------|--------------|---------------||
D|*-----------8h10--|--8--6--------|--------------*||
A|*--------8--------|--------8--4--|-----------4--*||
E|---6--8-----------|--------------|--6--4--6------||
G|-----------------|--------------|--------------|
D|-----------8h10--|--8--6--------|--------------|
A|--------8--------|--------8--4--|--------------|
E|--6--8-----------|--------------|--6--4--6--4--|
And back to the verse:
G|-----------------------||----------------------||
D|--------3--1-----------||*-----3--1-----------*||
A|--------------3--1--3--||*-----------3--1--3--*||
E|--1--1-----------------||---1------------------||
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== TABLATURE EXPLANATION ==
========================================================================
G|---------- ---------- ----t---|
D|----5h8--- Hammeron ----(8)--- Ghost ----6---| Tap
A|---------- ---------- Note --------|
E|----5p8--- Pulloff ---------- --------|
G|---------- ---------- -----p--|
D|----5/8--- Slide Up -----x---- Dead -----7--| Pop
A|---------- ---------- Note --s-----|
E|----5\8--- Slide Down ---------- --5-----| Slap
G|---------- ||------|| Repeat --------|
D|----5~~~-- Vibrato ||*----*|| ---5^---| Bend
A|---------- ||*----*|| --------|
E|---------- ||------|| --------|
G|---------- ---------- --------|
D|-4:------- Time ---------- --------|
A|-4:------- Signature ---------- --------|
E|---------- ---------- --------|
Rhythm:
w = whole note W = dotted whole
h = half note H = dotted half
q = quarter note Q = dotted quarter
e = eighth note E = dotted eighth
s = sixteenth note S = dotted sixteenth
t = 32nd note T = dotted 32nd
x = 64th note X = dotted 64th
^ = triplet
| Bass Tabs |
|
| Title |
Pusherman |
| Artist |
Curtis Mayfield |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
xatZALKiI8A |
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).
