Intro/Verse 1:
G------------------------------------|
D------------------------------------|
A--\2222--2---------0000--0----------| x2
E-----------3333--3---------2222--2--|
Pre-Chorus 1:
G-------------------------------------|
D-------------------------------------|
A-------------------0000000000000000--| x1
E--3333333333333333-------------------|
G-----------------------------|
D-----------------------------|
A-------------------00000000--| x1
E--3333333333333333-----------|
Chorus:
G---------------------------------------|
D---------------------------------------|
A--22222222----------00000000-----------| x2
E-----------33333333---------22222222---|
Verse1 x1
Verse 2:
G---------------------------------------|
D---------------------------------------|
A--22222222----------00000000-----------| x2
E-----------33333333----------22222222--|
Pre-Chorus 2:
G-------|
D-------|
A-------|
E-1\7~--
Pre-Chorus1 x1
Chorus x4
Bridge
G-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A-----------00000000-22222222-55555555-----------000000002222222222222222-| x2
E--33333333-----------------------------33333333--------------------------|
G--------------------------------------|
D--------------------------------------|
A-----------00000000-2222222222222222--|
E--33333333----------------------------|
Chorus x4
Play this the 3rd time:
G-----------------------------77777777---|
D----------------------------------------|
A--22222222----------00000000------------|
E-----------33333333---------------------|
End on A--2~--
| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Top Of The World |
| Artist |
The All-American Rejects |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
N3vh62WvZqI |
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).
