[Intro]
Bass comes in on the line
"We don't need to keep it hush"
G|-------------------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------------------|
A|------------10-----------------------------------|
E|-8--10--12---------------------------------------|
[Verse]
G|-------------------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------------------|
A|-------------------------------------10-10-10-10-| x2
E|-8-8-8-8---10-10-10-10--12-12-12-12--------------|
Slide on "Ahoo"
G|-------------------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------------------|
A|-------------------------------------------------|
E|---12\-------------------------------------------|
[Chorus]
G|-------------------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------------------|
A|--3-3-3-3---5-5-5-5--7-7-7-7---------------------| x3
E|-------------------------------3-3-3-3-----------|
[Verse 2]
G|-------------------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------------------|
A|-------------------------------------10-10-10-10-| x2
E|-8-8-8-8---10-10-10-10--12-12-12-12--------------|
Slide on "Ahoo"
G|-------------------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------------------|
A|-------------------------------------------------|
E|---12\-------------------------------------------|
[Bridge]
G|-------------------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------------------|
A|-----------10------------------------------------|
E|-8--10--12---------------------------------------|
[Outro Chorus]
Slide on "Ahoo"
G|-------------------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------------------|
A|-------------------------------------------------|
E|---12\-------------------------------------------|
G|-------------------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------------------|
A|--3-3-3-3---5-5-5-5--7-7-7-7---------------------| x3
E|-------------------------------3-3-3-3-----------|
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| x Dead note
| g Grace note
| (n) Ghost note
| h Hammer-on
| p Pull-off
| r Release
| > Accented note
| t Tapping
| b Bend
| br Bend release
| pb Pre-bend
| pbr Pre-bend release
| / Slide up
| \ Slide down
| ~ Vibrato
| s Slap
| P Pop
| PM Palm mute
| TR Trill
| N Tremolo
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Bass Tabs |
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Title |
Toothbrush |
Artist |
DNCE |
Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID |
UrUJyKsLQeU |
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).