Tune Bass Down # step (low to high: Eb Ab Db Gb)
[Intro]
Slow Rock
Tempo:72
(x10)
F#|---------4--------2------------|--------4-----2--4-0-------0h2|
C#|0--2--2-----2--0--0------------|0h2--2----2p0-0------0-2h4----|
G#|-------------------------------|------------------------------|
D#|-------------------------------|------------------------------|
[Verse 1]
Hey ah na na... (x6)
F#|---------4--------2------------|--------4-----2--4-0-------0h2|
C#|0--2--2-----2--0--0------------|0h2--2----2p0-0------0-2h4----|
G#|-------------------------------|------------------------------|
D#|-------------------------------|------------------------------|
[Verse 2,3,4]
Hey ah na na... (x4)
F#|---------4--------2------------|--------4-----2--4-0-------0h2|
C#|0--2--2-----2--0--0------------|0h2--2----2p0-0------0-2h4----|
G#|-------------------------------|------------------------------|
D#|-------------------------------|------------------------------|
[Chorus]
Yeah...
F#|--------9--9p7---------7-------|------------------------------|
C#|---------------9--7h9----------|10--10-10-10--10\9---7---5----|
G#|7--(7)-------------------------|------------------------------|
D#|-------------------------------|------------------------------|
F#|-------------------------------|------------------------------|
C#|-------------------------------|-------(10)-10-10-10\---------|
G#|7--------7-------------3----5-7|---------------------5-5-5-6-7|
D#|---0--0-----0--0--(0)----(7)---|8--8-8------------------------|
F#|--------------9p7--------7h9---|------------------------------|
C#|------------------9--7h9-------|10--10-10-10-x-9-9/12---------|
G#|-------7--7-7------------------|------------------------------|
D#|0--0-0-------------------------|------------------------------|
(2nd time) To Coda I
(3rd time) To Coda II
F#|-------------------------------|--------------9p7----------7h9|
C#|13--14--14---------------------|-------------------9--7h9-----|
G#|-------------------------------|------7--7-7------------------|
D#|-------------------------------|0--0--------------------------|
F#|-------------------------------|---------4--------2-----------|
C#|10-10--10-10--10\9--7--5-5-5---|0--2--2-----2--0--0-----------|
G#|-------------------------------|------------------------------|
D#|-------------------------------|------------------------------|
(Last time) [Coda 1]
F#|--------4------2--4-0-------0h2|------------------------------|
C#|0h2--2-----2p0-0------0-2h4----|10-10--10-10--10\9--7--5-5-5--|
G#|-------------------------------|------------------------------|
D#|-------------------------------|------------------------------|
[Guitar Solo]
F#|-----4------2------------------|-------4-----2-2-4-0-------0h2|
C#|0h2-----(0)-0-----0---0--------|0h2--2---2-0-0-------0-2h4----|
G#|-------------------------------|------------------------------|
D#|-------------------------------|------------------------------|
F#|--------4--------2-------------|------4-----2--4-0------0h2---|
C#|0h2--2-----2--0--0-------------|0h2-2---2-0-0-------2h4-------|
G#|-------------------------------|------------------------------|
D#|-------------------------------|------------------------------|
[Interlude]
let ring--| let ring-----------| let ring--------------|
F#|------9-----11/14--------------|------9-----11/12-------------|
C#|---9-----9---------12----(12)\-|---9-----9--------12--12----12|
G#|7------------------------------|7------------------------12---|
D#|-------------------------------|------------------------------|
let ring-----------------------------------------------|
F#|------9----11/12---------------|------9-----11/12-------------|
C#|---9-----9-------12---(12)\----|---9-----9---------12---------|
G#|7------------------------------|7-----------------------------|
D#|-------------------------------|------------------------------|
F#|---------14\12--12\------------|------------------------------|
C#|12/14--(14)\12--12\------------|------------------------------|
G#|-------------------------------|------------------------------|
D#|-------------------------------|------------------------------|
[Coda 2]
F#|-------------------------------|------------------------------|
C#|-------------------------------|------------------------------|
G#|-------------------------------|------------------------------|
D#|-------------------------------|------------------------------|
F#|-------------------------------|------4-----2-----------------|
C#|10-10--10-10--10\9--7--5-5-5---|0-2-2---2-0-0-----------------|
G#|-------------------------------|------------------------------|
D#|-------------------------------|------------------------------|
[Outro]
Hey ah na na...
F#|--------4------2--4-0-------0h2|---------4--------2-----------|
C#|0h2--2-----2p0-0------0-2h4----|0--2--2-----2--0--0-----------|
G#|-------------------------------|------------------------------|
D#|-------------------------------|------------------------------|
(x12)
F#|--------4-------2--------------|4--0----------0h2-------------|
C#|0h2--2-----2p0--0--------------|------0--2h4------------------|
G#|-------------------------------|------------------------------|
D#|-------------------------------|------------------------------|
************************************
| h Hammer-on
| p Pull-off
| \ Slide down
| (n) Ghost note
| x Dead note
| / Slide up
************************************
| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Rotten Apple |
| Artist |
Alice in Chains |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
LDOApsYhtrk |
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).
