The Seeker
The Who
Tabbed by Nick Key (nkey@ionet.net)
[Intro] (the first two notes come right before the drum fill).
G|------|
D|------|
A|-3----|
E|---3--|
Fig. 1 6x (Play lots of variations).
G|-----------------------|
D|------------------5-4--|
A|--5p4-0-0-------5------|
E|----------0-3h5--------|
2x
G|---------------------|
D|-5h4-0-0---------5---|
A|---------0-4h5-5---5-|
E|---------------------|
Then Fig. 1 2x
Then
Fig. 3
G|----------|
D|-3--------|
A|---3-3----|
E|-------3--|
G|--------------------------------------------|
D|-----------5-4-----------5-4-7-77-77--------|
A|-5-55-55-5-----5-55-55-5-------------0-5-4--|
E|--------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------|
D|-----------5-4-----------5-4-2-22-22-22-2----|
A|-5-55-55-5-----5-55-55-5---------------------|
E|------------------------------------------0--|
End
G|-----------|
D|-3---------|
A|---3-3-----|
E|-------3-5-|
Verse two times
Chorus/Bridge 1x
Verse 1x
Fig. 1 2x
Chorus/Bridge 1x
Verse 1x (but play fig. 1 only four times at beginning).
Fig. 1 2x
Fig. 3
Fig. 1 1x
Then play end
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| p Pull-off
| h Hammer-on
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| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
The Seeker |
| Artist |
The Who |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
dO6v_tZtyu0 |
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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).
