[Intro]
(rest 4 measures then)
G|-------------------| G|--------------------|
D|-------------------| D|--------------------|
A|2:-2----2-0:-0-----| 3x A|2:-2----2-0:-0------|
E|-----2:--------0-2-| E|-----2:--------0235-|
G|-------------------| G|-----------------------|
D|-------------------| D|---------------4-2-----|
A|2:-2----2-0:-0-----| 2x A|2:-2----2-0:-0-----5-4-|
E|-----2:--------0-2-| E|-----2:----------------|
[Verse]
G|-------------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------4-2-----|
A|2:-2----2-0:-0------2:-2----2-0:-0-----5-4-|
E|-----2:--------0235------2:----------------|
[Chorus]
G|-------------------|
D|-------------------|
A|2-2-4---2-0-00-----| 2x
E|-----2-2------0235-|
[Verse] 2x
[Chorus] 2x
[Hook]
G|----------------------------------------|
D|5-5-5-5--7-7-7-7--9999999-7h999-9-7-----|
A|---5-5-5----7-7-7------------------10-7-|
E|----------------------------------------|
G|------------------------------------------|
D|5-5-5-5--7-7-7-7--2-222222/14~----14~-----|
A|---5-5-5----7-7-7------------14~----14~---|
E|-------------------------------12~----12~-|
[Verse] x3
(rest 1 measure before chorus)
[Chorus] x2
[Hook]
[Verse] x3
Their bassist does this (fading in) before the last chorus
G|-----------------|
D|9999999999999999-|
A|-----------------|
E|-----------------|
[Chorus] x4
[Outro]
G|-----------------| G|---|
D|-----------------| D|---|
A|2222----0000-----| 4x A|2~-|
E|----2222----0000-| E|---|
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:=short/staccato
h=hammer on
p=pull off
/=slidE|up
~=holD|out
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| Bass Tabs |
|
| Title |
Steady As She Goes |
| Artist |
The Raconteurs |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
KmgEe30e34Q |
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 |
|---|
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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).
