INTRO:
D11
G|---------------7---5h7-5h7-------|
D|--------7------------------------|
A|--5------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------|
Gmaj7 Cmaj7
G|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-5----5----5------5------5-4------------------------------------------|
A|---------5-------------5-----5------3------3----3-----3--------3-4-5--| 2x
E|----------------------------------------------3--------------3--------|
VERSE:
Gmaj7 Cmaj7
G|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-5----5----5------5------5-4------------------------------------------|
A|---------5-------------5-----5------3------3----3-----3--------3-4-5--| 3x
E|----------------------------------------------3--------------3--------|
Gmaj7 Cmaj7
G|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-5----5----5------5------5-4------------------------------------------|
A|---------5-------------5-----5------3------3----3/--------------------|
E|----------------------------------------------3-----------------------|
CHORUS:
Cmaj7/A Gmaj7
G|------------------------------------------------------------|
D|--77777---------7/9----9---7---5---4-4----------------------| 4x
A|---------7777------------5-------------7--5-----------------|
E|------------------------------------------------------------|
D11
G|---------------7-7-7----5h7-5h7-------|
D|----------7---------------------------|
A|--5-5-5-------------------------------|
E|--------------------------------------|
Another option for the chorus:
Cmaj7/A Gmaj7
G|-------------------------------------------------------------|
D|--77777---------5h7--5h7----9--7----5----4-----5-4-----------|4x
A|---------7777---------------------5----------5-----5---------|
E|-------------------------------------------------------------|
D11
G|---------------7-7-7----5h7-5h7-------|
D|----------7---------------------------|
A|--5-5-5-------------------------------|
E|--------------------------------------|
| Bass Tabs |
|
| Title |
Tin Man |
| Artist |
America |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
zGl4PP9xaaQ |
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).
