"The Anchor" by MINUTEMEN
originally from "What makes a man start fires?"
Intro
> >
G:-------7-------
D:---7-5-5-------
A:-5-5-----------
E:---------------
Fig.1 (verse) Fig.2 (interlude 1)
G:-------7-----7------- G:-------8--------------
D:----7-----5-----7---- D:----9-----9--7--6-----
A:-5------------------- A:-7--------------------
E:--------------------- E:----------------------
|Play 1st, |Play |
|2nd, 3rd |4th |
Fig.3 (interlude 2) |times |time |
G:--------------------|----------|-7-7-7-7-|
D:-5----5----5----5---|----------|---------|
A:--------------------|-5-5-5-5--|---------|
E:--------------------|----------|---------|
Notes:
> == strum
Dan Capper, DJC@liyorkrd.li.co.uk
| Bass Tabs |
|
| Title |
The Anchor |
| Artist |
Minutemen |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
0QoKZA3BxPs |
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 |
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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).
