[Intro]
[Verse 1]
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-6-6-6-6--5-5-5-5-5--4-4-4-4--3-3-3-3-3--2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2---------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|-4-4-4/6---4-6------|
D|---------6----------|
A|--------------------|
E|--------------------|
G|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-6-6-6-6--5-5-5-5-5--4-4-4-4--3-3-3-3-3--2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2--3-3-4-4---|
A|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
[Chorus]
G|---6-6-6-6-6/8-8-8/9-8-6-4--4-4-6/8-6-6-6-6-------------------------------------------|
D|-6-------------------------------------------2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-3-4-4-4-4----|
A|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| x2
E|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
[Verse 2] (same as verse 1)
G|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-----6-6-6-6--5-5-5-5-5--4-4-4-4--3-3-3-3-3--2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2--------|
A|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|-16\--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|-4-4-4/6---4-6------|
D|---------6----------|
A|--------------------|
E|--------------------|
G|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-6-6-6-6--5-5-5-5-5--4-4-4-4--3-3-3-3-3--2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2--3-3-4-4---|
A|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
[Chorus] (same as previous chorus)
G|---6-6-6-6-6/8-8-8/9-8-6-4--4-4-6/8-6-6-6-6---------------------------------------------|
D|-6-------------------------------------------2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2---2-2-2-2-3-3-4-4-4-4----|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------2------------------------| x2
E|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
[Outro]
G|---6-6-6-6-6/8-8-8/9-8-6-4--4-4-6/8\6-4/6-6-6-6----------------------------------------------|
D|-6------------------------------------------------2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2---2-2-2-2-3-3-4-4-4-4----|
A|--------------------------------------------------------------------2------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---6-6-6-6-6/8-8-8/9-8-6-4--4-4-6/8-6-6-6-8-6-4--------------------------------------------|
D|-6----------------------------------------------2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2---2-2-2-2-2-3-3-4-4-4-4--|
A|------------------------------------------------------------------2------------------------| x2
E|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---6-6-6-6-6/8-8-8/9-8-6-4--4-4---4-6-6-5/6-8-6-4----------------------------------|
D|-6------------------------------6-----------------2-2-2-2-2-2-2---2-2-2-2-3-3-4-4--|
A|----------------------------------------------------------------2------------------|
E|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
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| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
The Perfect Pair |
| Artist |
beabadoobee |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
HwtEBQiuX-c |
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).
