All the parts are tabbed separately. It's not hard to figure out which goes where.
Intro
G|---5--------------------------|
D|------3--5--------------------|
A|------------3-----------------|
E|------------------------------|
Verse
G|------2-----------------------|
D|----------3---3/5-------------|
A|---3--------------------------|
E|------------------------------|
G|------------------------------|
D|---1---0----------------------|
A|-----------1------------------|
E|------------------------------|
Guitar Solo part
G|-------------------------------------0-1-2--------------------|
D|----------2----2-5---5h7p5-3---3-2-----------2-0---2-3---3-2--|
A|---3----3-----------------------------------------------------|
E|--------------------------------------------------------------|
Part added at end of second verse
G|------------------------------|
D|-------5----------------------|
A|----------6---6/8-------------|
E|----6-------------------------|
Outro
G|---------------------------5---3---|
D|-------------------3---1-----------|
A|-----------2---1-------------------|
E|---3--1----------------------------|
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| / Slide up
| h Hammer-on
| p Pull-off
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| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
The Big Foist |
| Artist |
Minutemen |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
XjtUDGi9kXA |
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).
