wake up
slapshock
bass tab
tuning: dropped D (DADG)
intro/choruses
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|--0-0-0-0-3-0-1-0--0-0-0-0-3-0-1-0--0-0-0-0-3-0-1-0--0-0-0-0-5-5-6-6-----|
verses
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|-----------------------------| repeat until it's needed
|-0-0--0--1-1-1--0------------|
pre-cho:
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|-------------------------------------------------| repeat until chorus w/o
|-0-0-0-0h1p0-0-0-0h1p0-0-0-0h1p0-5-5-5-5/6-------| stopping
bridge
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|-0~~-1--1-0-0--0-0-0-0---0~~-0-0-1-1-0-0--0-0-0-0---|
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|--0-0--0-0-0-0-0---0-0--0-0-0-0-0--------------------|
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|--1-1--1-1-1-1-1---1-1--1-1-1-1-1--------------------|
Bass Tabs |
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Title |
Wake Up |
Artist |
Slapshock |
Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID |
DfCb9UEQ4BE |
Interactive Bass Tab Guide
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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).