Intro:
G------------------------------------------|
D------------------------------------------|
A--5--8--5--3-33--1-1-111------------------|
E------------------------------------------|
Verse:
G-------------------------------------------|
D-------------------------------------------|
A-----------3-3-33--1--1-111111-------------| x3
E--1--1-11----------------------------------|
Chorus:
G--------------------------------------------|
D--------------------------------------------|
A--3-3-33-3-3333--1-1-11-1-1111--------------| x2
E--------------------------------------------|
Verse 2:
G--------------------------------------------|
D--3-3/--781010-10P8-8-88-88888--------------|
A--------------------------------------------| x3
E--------------------------------------------|
Chorus:
G--------------------------------------------|
D--------------------------------------------|
A--3-3-33-3-3333--1-1-11-1-1111--------------| x2
E--------------------------------------------|
G------------------------------------------|
D------------------------------------------|
A--5--8--5--3-33--1-1-111------------------| x2
E------------------------------------------|
Guitar Solo 1:
G--------------------------------------------|
D--------------------------------------------|
A--3-3-33-3-3333--1-1-11-1-1111--------------| X4
E--------------------------------------------|
G------------------------------------------|
D------------------------------------------|
A--5--8--5--3-33--1-1-111------------------|
E------------------------------------------|
Verse 3:
G--------------------------------------------|
D--3-3/--781010-10P8-8-88-88888--------------|
A--------------------------------------------| x3
E--------------------------------------------|
Chorus & Guitar Solo 2:
G--------------------------------------------|
D--------------------------------------------|
A--3-3-33-3-3333--1-1-11-1-1111--------------| just take that to the end
E--------------------------------------------|
( Fade Out )
Bass Tabs |
|
Title |
Sway |
Artist |
The Rolling Stones |
Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID |
0ym_57YSHa4 |
Interactive Bass Tab Guide
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Use these buttons to control the digital tab player.
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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).