E Standard
[Intro/Chorus - 0:14]
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|--------5-55-5550--7-777--9-99-9-777----------5-55-5550--7-777-9-99-9-777--|
E|-5-5550--------------------------------5-555-------------------------------|
[Verse 1 - 0:28]
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-------------------5-5-5555555---------------------5-5-5555555-------------|
E|-2-2-222--5-5-5555---------------2-2-222--5-5-5555-------------------------|
[Chorus - 0:55]
"Lean on trees..."
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|--------5-55-5550--7-777--9-99-9-777----------5-55-5550--7-777-9-99-9-777--|
E|-5-5550--------------------------------5-555-------------------------------|
[Interlude - 1:23]
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|------5~~~~~~--------------------------------5~~~~~~-----------------------|
E|-55--------------7-77070--5~~~~~~--777--55---------------------------------|
[1:37]
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|--101010101010---777--555555555-777--101010101010---777--555555555555------|
[Chorus - repeat until end]
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|--------5-55-5550--7-777--9-99-9-777----------5-55-5550--7-777-9-99-9-777--|
E|-5-5550--------------------------------5-555-------------------------------|
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| ~ Vibrato
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Bass Tabs |
|
Title |
USMA |
Artist |
Fiddlehead |
Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID |
X7QA9q6bXIA |
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).