Billy Joel
The Longest Time
By: Tim Alley
hokies2000@gmail.com
CHORUS
Whoa...
G|-------------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------------|
A|--6---------------------6------------------|
E|-------6--3--4----6---6------6--3--4----6--|
VERSE
If you...
G|---------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------|
A|--6--5--3----------6----6--5--3--------------|
E|-----------6--4-------6----------6--5--1--6--|
G|-------------------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------------------|
A|--------------------------------------------6-6--|
E|--6-4-3--7--8----10----11--3--4----1----6--------|
BRIDGE
Maybe...
G|----------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------|
A|----------------------------------------|
E|--6-------6-8-------8-9-10-------10-11--|
Maybe...
G|------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------|
A|------------------------------------------|
E|--1-2-3-------8--------1-------6----3--1--|
| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
The Longest Time |
| Artist |
Billy Joel |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
a_XgQhMPeEQ |
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).
