Red Barchetta
Intro
G|-7h9~-9/11-9-6~-6-6-6h7~-6---------------------------|
D|--------------------------7h9~-7h9-7777----44--55-44-|
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Verse
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E|--------------------------------------------------------------------|
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Refrain
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1st Ending 2nd Ending 3rd Ending
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Verse
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E|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
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E|----------------------------------------------------|
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Bridge
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E|------1---1----1----4----4---4-------|------7---7----7-------------|
G|------4------|
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A|-------------|
E|-------------|
Guitar Solo
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E|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
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E|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
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E|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Refrain
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1st Ending 2nd Ending 3rd Ending
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E|----3-------3-------3----|----3-----3-----3---|
Outro
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D|------------------------11-12-9h11p9-------|-77-55-5/7~-|---9----|
A|----0--------------------------------12/-0-|------------|--------|
E|-3/----------------------------------------|------------|--------|
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D|--------------------9-7/-|-------4----5-|
A|-------------------------|-0-0----------|
E|-------------------------|--------------|
G|------------------------------------|
D|------7--------4---55—-7/5/---------|
A|-0-0----------------------------5-5-|
E|----------2-2---------------3-------|
(Geddy Lee)
Bass Tabs |
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Title |
Red Barchetta |
Artist |
Rush |
Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID |
_LXKZq0fYDw |
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).