Standard Tuning
Riff 1
G:--------------------------------------------------------
D:------------5h7-----------5h7-5h7---5--7---5-5--8-7-57--
A:--77--7--7-----55--035-5-----------7--7---7-------------
E:--------------------------------------------------------
Bridge 1
G:--------------------------------------
D:--------------------------------------
A:--77-------77-------77-------77-------
E:------567------567------567------567--
Riff 2
G:--------------------------------------------------------
D:--------------------------------------------------------
A:--77-------------------------------------0233--3-22-55--
E:-----567--7-6-55--0h3-0h5--5-3-00--0233-----------------
Bridge 2
G:---------------------------------------------
D:---------------------------------------------
A:----------5h7--------5h7---------5h7---------
E:--00--0-0----00--0-0-----00--0-0----00--0-0--
Riff 1 x2
Bridge 1 x1
Riff 2 x2
Bridge 2 x1
Riff 1 x4
Bridge 1 x1
Riff 2 x2
Bridge 2 x1
Bass Tabs |
|
Title |
Talisman |
Artist |
Air |
Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID |
2RSVa_vF3NI |
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).