drop tuning 1/2 step
intro
x2
F#--------------I---------------------------------------------------------|I
C#--------------I-O-------------------------------------------------------|O-I
G#--------------I-O----------------------7---0--5--0--4--2--2--0----------|O-I
D#----2--3--5---I------0--3--0--2--0--0-----------------------------------|I
verse
F#--------------------------------------------------------|
C#--------------------------------------------------------|
G#-------------------------7----0--5--0--4--2--0----------|
D#--------0--3--0--2--0--0-------------------------5------|
F#----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
C#----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
G#--------------------7---0--5--0--4--2--4--5---5--4---2--0--0--7--7--5--4--2-|
D#--0--3--0--2--0--0----------------------------------------------------------|
F#--------------------------------------------------------|
C#--------------------------------------------------------|
G#----------------------------7--0--5--0--4--2--0---------|
D#-2--3--5--0--3--0--2--0--0-----------------------5------|
F#---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
C#---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
G#-------------------7--0--5--0--4--2--4--5--5--4--2--0--0--7--7-5-5--4-4--2-|
D#-0--3--0--2--0--0----------------------------------------------------------|
play this on the 2nd time around instead of the line before the pre-chorus ^
F#--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
C#--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
G#--------------------7--0--5--0--4--2--4--5--2--0--0--7---7--0--5--0--4--2-|
D#-0--3--0--2--0--0---------------------------------------------------------|
F#------------------------------------------------------------|
C#------------------------------------------------------------|
G#------------------------------------------------------------|
D#-1--1--1--1--1--1--3---3--3--3--3--3--3--3--3\--------------|
Pre-Chorus
F#-----------------------------------------------------------|
C#-----------------------------------------------------------|
G#-----------------------------------------------------------|
D#--0--0--1--1--1--1--1--1--1--3----3--3--3--3--3--3--3--3\--|
Chorus
x2
F#-I---------------------------------------------------------I----- r--------|
C#-I-O------7----------------------------------------------O-I--7---e--------|
G#-I-O------0------5--0--4--0--2--0--0--7--0--5--0--4--2---O-I--0---s--------|
D#-I---------------------------------------------------------I----- t--------|
jump to here after the long rest the first time around
D#--2--3--5----
go back to verse and repeat
jump to here after the rest on the 2nd repeat
F#-I----------------------------------------------------------I--|
C#-I-O---7--------------------------------------------------O-I--|
G#-I-O---0----5--0--4--0--2--0--0--7--0--5--0--4--2--2--0---O-I--|
D#-I----------------------------------------------------------I--|
keep repeating this and fade
| Bass Tabs |
|
| Title |
Rock And Roll All Nite |
| Artist |
KISS |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
EFMD7Usflbg |
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).
