The Clash - The Guns Of Brixton
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[Part 1]
G|-------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-------0----4-4-4-4-4---0----------------0----4-4-4-4-4---0--|
A|--2-------------------------2---2---2------------------------|
E|-------------------------------------------------------------|
G|-------------------------------------------------------------|
D|--------------0-------------0---------------0-------------0--|
A|--2---2---2---------------------2---2---2--------------------|
E|-----------------3-3-3-3-3---------------------3-3-3-3-3-----|
G|-----------------|
D|--------------0--|
A|--2---2---2------|
E|-----------------|
[Part 2]
G|--------------2-----4-------------------------2-----4----------|
D|--4-4-4-4-4------------------0----4-4-4-4-4-----------------0--|
A|-------------------------2------------------------------2------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-------------0---------------0--------------0---------------0--|
A|-----------------2---2---2-----------------------2---2---2-----| x2
E|--3-3-3-3-3----------------------3-3-3-3-3---------------------|
[Part 3]
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-4-4-4-4-4---0---------------0---4-4-4-4-4--0---------------0--|
A|-----------------2---2---2----------------------2---2---2------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-------------0---------------0--------------0---------------0--|
A|-----------------2---2---2----------------------2---2---2------| x2
E|-3-3-3-3-3-----------------------3-3-3-3-3---------------------|
[Part 4]
Break
20 sec... (guitars keeps playing)
[Part 5]
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-4-4-4-4-4---0---------------0---4-4-4-4-4--0---------------0--|
A|-----------------2---2---2----------------------2---2---2------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-------------0---------------0--------------0---------------0--|
A|-----------------2---2---2----------------------2---2---2------| x5
E|-3-3-3-3-3-----------------------3-3-3-3-3---------------------|
[Part 6]
G|--------------2-----4-------------------------2-----4----------|
D|--4-4-4-4-4------------------0----4-4-4-4-4-----------------0--|
A|-------------------------2------------------------------2------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-------------0---------------0--------------0---------------0--|
A|-----------------2---2---2-----------------------2---2---2-----| x2
E|--3-3-3-3-3----------------------3-3-3-3-3---------------------|
[Part 7]
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-4-4-4-4-4---0---------------0---4-4-4-4-4--0---------------0--|
A|-----------------2---2---2----------------------2---2---2------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-------------0---------------0--------------0---------------0--|
A|-----------------2---2---2----------------------2---2---2------| x4
E|-3-3-3-3-3-----------------------3-3-3-3-3---------------------|
[Part 8]
(Fade out)
G|---------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-------------0---------------0--------------0---------------0--|
A|----------------2---2---2-----------------------2---2---2------| x2
E|--3-3-3-3-3---------------------3-3-3-3-3----------------------|
| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
The Guns Of Brixton |
| Artist |
The Clash |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
G-n3YlWwhRU |
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).
