[Intro]
0:12
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|--4--5------------------------5----------------------------7---------------| x4
A|--------4--5---------------------------------------------------------------|
E|---------------3--3--3-----3-----3--3--3-----5--5--5----5-----5------------|
[Verse 1]
0:39
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|--4--5----------------5--7---------7--5---------5---------7----------------|
A|--------4--5---------------------------------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|--5--5------------7--7---------2h4--2--5--5------------7--7----------------|
A|----------------------------------------------------------------10\--------|
E|----------3--3-----------5--5------------------3--3------------------------|
[Chorus]
1:06
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-----------------5----------------------------7--------4--5----------------| x4
A|-------------------------------------------------------------4--5----------|
E|--3--3--3-----3-----3--3--3-----5--5--5----5-----5-------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
[Verse 2 and Chorus 2 are the same]
[Bridge]
2:53
G|---------------------------------------4-----------------------------------|
D|--5--------------------7------------------------------------4--------------| x 2
A|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
[Chorus 3 is the same]
(this is my first time notating a tab, hope you like it!)
Bass Tabs |
|
Title |
The Moment |
Artist |
Saint Motel |
Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID |
5_TTIjtFTvA |
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).