VERSES:
This is played throughout the entire song.
The rhythm of it may vary, but this is pretty close to what is played.
I put the time underneath in case there's confusion about the timing.
Sorry if it's not perfect.
G|--------------------------------|-------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------|-------------------------------------|
A|0---0-0-0---0-5---5---5-5---5---|5--\10-10-10-10r9-9-9--7-7-7-7h9-7h9-|
E|--------------------------------|-------------------------------------|
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +
CHORUS:
This is only played four times in the entire song.
Once for the first two choruses and twice right at the end.
G|--------------------------------|--------------------------------|
D|7---7---7---7---7---7---7---7---|5---5---5---5---5---5---5---5---|
A|--7---7---7---7---7---7---7---7-|--5---5---5---5---5---5---5---5-|
E|--------------------------------|--------------------------------|
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +
G|--------------------------------|--------------------------------|
D|4---4---4---4---4---4---4---4---|5-----4-----2-----4-----5---4---|
A|--5---5---5---5---5---5---5---5-|--------------------------------|
E|--------------------------------|--------------------------------|
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +
Bass Tabs |
|
Title |
Slide Away |
Artist |
The Verve |
Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID |
X45hWP_QKt0 |
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).