guitar x1 (riff 1)
intro
G-----------------|
D-----------------|
A--------------1--|
E--3----3----3----|
riff 1 x2
G----------3----------------3------------|
D--------3----5-3---------3---5-3--------|
A----3h5----------5---3h5---------5-3-1--|
E--3----------------3--------------------|
riff 2
G----------------|
D----------------|
A----------------|
E--3\-3\-3\-3-1--|
verse A x8
G--------------|
D-5535--55353--|
A--------------|
E--------------|
verse B
G-------------------------|
D--5535--55353--55353--5--|
A-------------------------|
E-------------------------|
chorus 1
G-------------------------------------------|
D--------------------------------------333--|
A--3-3-----3-333--5-5---3-5-555-------------|
E------3-6------------5----------5--1-------|
riff 3
G---------------------------|
D------------------30-------|
A----1---1-----1------313---|
E--3---3---3-3---3--------3-|
riff 4
G--------------------------|
D------------------30------|
A----1---1-----1------313--|
E--3---3---3-3---3---------|
riff 2
verse A x8
verse B
chorus 2
G---------------------------------------------|
D--------------------------------------3------|
A--3-3-----3-333--5-5---3-5-555--0-------3----|
E------3-6------------5-------------1------1--|
riff 3
riff 4 (last x end on open E)
guitar x1 (riff 1)
riff 1 x3
riff 2
verse a x 12
verse c
G--------------------------------|
D--5535--55353--55353--543-------|
A---------------------------531--|
E--------------------------------|
chorus 3
G--------------------------------------------|
D-------------------------------------3---3--|
A--3-3---1-3-333--55---3-5-555--0-------3----|
E------3-------------5-------------1---------|
riff 3 x2
outro
G---------------------------------|
D------------------5--3-----------|
A----1---1-----1---------5--3--1--|
E--3---3---3-3---3----------------|
end E--3--|
| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Watchin’ You |
| Artist |
KISS |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
_9g57TWGvPI |
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 |
|---|
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| Play interactive tabs |
| Pause playback |
| Loop |
| Print the tab |
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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).
