Band:The Melvins
Song:Set Me Straight
Album:Houdini
Tabbed By:Shane Davis
Tuning:Standard
--------Legend--------
(h)Hammer-on
(X)Mute the note
(~)Let note ring out
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Riff 1
G------------------------------|---------------------------|
D------------------------------|---------------------------|
A------------------------------|---------------------------|
E-2-3X--3-3-2X--2-2-3X--3-3-2X-|-2-5--5--5-5--5--5--5--5-5-|
Riff 2
G-------------------------------------------------------|
D-------------------------------------------------------|
A-3--3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-4-4-4--------------------------|
E------------------------------4--4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-|
Riff 2(Continued)
G---------------------------------------------------------------|
D---------------------------------------------------------------|
A-4-4-4-3--3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-4-4-4--------------------------|
E--------------------------------------4--4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-|
| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Set Me Straight |
| Artist |
Melvins |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
7AKUzChey-k |
Interactive Bass Tab Guide
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Use these buttons to control the digital tab player.
| Symbol | Function |
|---|
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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).
