Steppenwolf-Sookie Sookie
Intro
G|-----------0--|
D|--------------|
A|-3----1-------|
E|--------------|
Verse 1
.5
G|-------------|-------------|
D|-------------|---------7-5-|
A|-5-5-5-5-----|-5-5-5-5-----|
E|---------3-5-|-------------|
Fill 1.1
G|-----------|
D|-----------|
A|-5---3---3-|
E|---5---5---|
Chorus
G|---------------|
D|---------------|
A|-5555555555555-|
E|---------------|
Fill 1.2
G|---------|
D|---------|
A|-----3---|
E|-3h5-----|
Fill 1.3
G|---------------|
D|---------------|
A|-5-----3---3---|
E|---3h5---5---5-|
Fill 1.4
G|---------|
D|----3----|
A|-/5---5--|
E|---------|
Fill 1.5
G|-----------|
D|---3---3---|
A|-5---5---5-|
E|-----------|
Fill 2
G|--------|
D|-12----|
A|--------|
E|--------|
Verse 2.1
.5
G|-------------|-------------|
D|-------------|---------9-7-|
A|-7-7-7-7-----|-7-7-7-7-----|
E|---------5-7-|-------------|
Verse 2.2
.5
G|---------------|---------------|
D|---------------|-----------9-7-|
A|-7-7-7-7-7-----|-7-7-7-7-7-----|
E|-----------5-7-|---------------|
Fill 3
G|-----------|
D|-----------|
A|-7-7-7---5-|
E|-------7---|
Chorus 2
G|---------------|
D|---------------|
A|-7777777777777-|
E|---------------|
Intro | 1x
Verse 1 |5.5x
Fill 1.1 | 1x
Chorus 1 | 1x
Fill 1.2 | 1x
Verse 1 |3.5x
Fill 1.3 | 1x
Chorus 1 | 1x
Intro | 1x
Fill 1.4 | 1x
Verse 1 | 8x
Intro | 1x
Verse 1 |7.5x
Fill 1.5 | 1x
Chorus 1 | 1x
Fill 2 | 1x
Verse 2.1| 2x
Verse 2.2|7.5x
Fill 3 | 1x
Chorus 2 | 1x
Bass Tabs | |
Title | Sookie Sookie |
Artist | Steppenwolf |
Tablature Type | ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID | 9aK6qwd4P6o |
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).