(0:16) Intro
G|-----------------------------------------|
D|-----------------2-4-4-44-2-4-4-4--------|
A|-0-0-00-2-4-4-44------------------4-2-0--|
E|-----------------------------------------|
G|------------------------------------|
D|-----------------2-4-4-44-2-4-4-2~--|
A|-0-0-00-2-4-4-44--------------------|
E|------------------------------------|
Verse
G|-----------------------|----------------------|
D|--------------------2--|----------------------|
A|-----1---0---2--2-4----|-----1---0---2--------|
E|-2---------------------|-2---------------14\--|
G|----------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------2--|
A|----------1-1-1-1--0-0-0-0--2-2-2-24----|
E|-2-2-2-2--------------------------------|
G|--------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------|
A|----------1-1-1-1--0-0-0-0--2~--|
E|-2-2-2-2------------------------|
Chorus
G|-----------------------------------------|
D|-----------------2-4-4-44-2-4-4-4--------| x3
A|-0-0-00-2-4-4-44------------------4-2-0--|
E|-----------------------------------------|
G|------------------------------------------|
D|-----------------2-4-4-44-2-4-4-22222222--|
A|-0-0-00-2-4-4-44--------------------------|
E|------------------------------------------|
Verse
Chorus
G|-----------------------------------------|
D|-----------------2-4-4-44-2-4-4-4--------| x3
A|-0-0-00-2-4-4-44------------------4-2-0--|
E|-----------------------------------------|
(this is just the same as the original chorus I have here but
there's the slide on the last part and it sounds better from
higher on the neck)
G|------------------------------|
D|------------------------------|
A|-----------------7-9-9-99-7\--|
E|-5-5-55-7-9-9-99--------------|
Chorus (to the end)
| Bass Tabs |
|
| Title |
The Ballad of Hugo Chavez |
| Artist |
Arkells |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
-PhRfxSbGsw |
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).
