[Verse/Chorus]
G|-------15-----------------------------15-------13--13-13-13-13-13-|
D|----13------------15--------16-----13-------11-----11-11-11-11-11-|
A|-14------------13--------14---------------------------------------|
E|------------15--------16--------13--------11-------11----11----11-|
REPEAT for entire song except the bridge where you play this:
[Bridge]
G|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------------0-1------------------------6-5-4----|
A|-----------------1---2---2---4-2-1--4---------------------4h6p4--------4--|
E|---2---2----4-----------------------------6-5-4---4-6-7-4-----------------|
G|-----------------------------------3-1-0--------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------3-1-0--------------|
A|-----------------1---2---2-1---1---------------3-2-1--------|
E|---2---2----4-----------------------------------------------|
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| h hammer on
| p pull off
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| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Them Changes |
| Artist |
Thundercat |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
GNCd_ERZvZM |
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).
