[Verse] (Bass starts at 0:57)
G|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
D|10--------------|10--------------|10--------------|----------------|
A|----11--8-------|----11--8-------|----11--8-----6-|5-----/10-\-----|(3)
E|----------------|----------------|----------------|-----------3-3--|
[Chorus]
G|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
D|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
A|3--33-1---------|------6-5-------|3--33-1---------|------6-5--/10--|(3)
E|--------4--44-3-|1--11------33-3-|--------4--44-3-|1--11-----------|
G|----------------|----------------|
D|---56--53---33--|---56--53-------|
A|3----------3----|3---------------|
E|----------------|----------------|
[Verse]
G|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
D|---56---3-------|---56---3---33-5|---56---3---33-5|----------------|
A|3---------------|3----------3----|3---------------|5-----/10-\--10\|(3)
E|----------------|----------------|----------------|-----------33---|
[Chorus]
G|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
D|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
A|3--33-1---------|------6-5-------|3--33-1---------|------6-5--/10--|(3)
E|--------4--44-3-|1--11------33-3-|--------4--44-3-|1--11-----------|
G|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
D|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
A|3---------------|3---------------|3---------------|3---------------|
E|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
[Bridge] (3:18)
G|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
D|3--33--33---5---|6--66---6-----6-|----------------|----------------|
A|----------------|------6---------|1---1---2---2---|3--33---3---1---|
E|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|(4)
G|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
D|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
A|----------------|-----------/6---|5---5---5---5--/|10--------------|(3)
E|4--44---4---3---|1--11-----------|----------------|--------------3-|
[Chorus]
G|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
D|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
A|3--33-1---------|------6-5-------|3--33-1---------|------6-5--/10--|(3)
E|--------4--44-3-|1--11------33-3-|--------4--44-3-|1--11-----------|
[Outro]
G|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
D|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
A|3--33-1---------|------6-5--/10--|3---3-1---------|----------------|(3)
E|--------4--44-3-|1--11-----------|--------4---4-3-|1-------3-------|
G|----------------|
D|----------------|
A|3---------------|
E|----------------|
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Bass Tabs | |
Title | Skyfall |
Artist | Adele |
Tablature Type | ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID | DeumyOzKqgI |
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).