Verse 1
First time no bass just guitar then
Part 1
G Em G/B C
G|---------------------------------------------11---11-11---11-------12----12-12----12-|
D|-------12----12-12----12-----9---9-9---9-9-9----9-------9----10-10----10-------10----|
A|-10-10----10-------10----7-7---7-----7-----------------------------------------------| x2
E|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Part 2
G Em G/B
G|---------------------------------------------11---11-11---11-|
D|-------12----12-12----12-----9---9-9---9-9-9----9-------9----|
A|-10-10----10-------10----7-7---7-----7-----------------------|
E|-------------------------------------------------------------|
C C C C C D
G|-----11--9--------11--9----11--9--11--9--------------------|
D|-10-----------10-------------------------101010101010-1212-| < those are 10s and 12s
A|-----------------------------------------------------------|
E|-----------------------------------------------------------|
Chorus 1
"A shady lane..."
G Em G/B C
G|-------------------------11---------12----|
D|-------12--------9---9-9----9-10-10----10-| x2
A|-10-10----10-7-7---7----------------------|
E|------------------------------------------|
"Oh my God..."
C Am G G/F#
G|-------12--------9------------------------|
D|-10-10----10-7-7---7-------12--------12---| x3
A|---------------------10-10----10-9-9----9-|
E|------------------------------------------|
"The worlds collide..."
Em C D C G
G|------9----9----------------------------------|
D|----9----9---9\--10--10--12--12-9-10-9-7------|
A|-7---------------------------------------10---|
E|----------------------------------------------|
Verse 2
First time no bass just guitar then
Part 1 x3
Part 2
Chorus 2
| Bass Tabs |
|
| Title |
Shady Lane |
| Artist |
Pavement |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
G-mQxmrZJn8 |
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).
