We Built This City
Jefferson Starship
Tabbed by: Dillon Hutchinson - 2013
BASS GUITAR
0:00-0:16
G-|------------------------|
D-|------------------------|
A-|---------REST-----------|
E-|------------------------|
0:17-0:29
G-|---------------------------|
D-|----------------2-3--------|
A-|---1---------1-------------|
E-|-1----5-3--1---------------| x2
0:30-0:56 0:57
G-|----------------|-----------|
D-|---------------*|-0-0-------|
A-|---------------*|-----------|
E-|-1--1-1--1-1-1--|-----------|
0:58-1:04
G-|------------------------------------------|
D-|-0-0--------------------------------------|
A-|-----1--1-1----------3--3-3--------1-1-1--|
E-|-------------1--1-1----------1-1-1--------|
1:05-1:12
G-|-------------------------|
D-|--------------------3----|
A-|---1---------1-----------|
E-|-1----5-3--1----1-0------|
1:13-1:20
G-|---------------------------------|
D-|---------------------------------|
A-|-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-0-0-0-0---1-----|
E-|-------------------------1---1---|
1:21-1:28
G-|---------------------------------|
D-|-------------------------3-2-0---|
A-|-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-0-0-0-0---------|
E-|---------------------------------|
From 1:29-2:30 you'll be able to find all you need in whats already above.
2:31-2:54
G-|--------------------|-------------|
D-|-----------3---3----|-3-3-- <----| Low to High F octave jumps
A-|--------------------|-------------|
E-|-1-1-1-1-1---1---1--|-------------|
From 2:55-4:20 you'll be able to find all you need in whats already above.
4:21-END
G-|------------------------|
D-|------------------------|
A-|------------------------|
E-|-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1--------|
| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
We Built This City |
| Artist |
Jefferson Starship |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
K1b8AhIsSYQ |
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).
