[Intro]
G|-----------------------------------|
D|-----10-10-11-10-------------------|
A|--3/-------------11-10-11-10-------|
E|-----------------------------11----|
(0:23)
G|-----------------------------------|
D|-----10-10-11-10-------------------|
A|-----------------11-10-11-10-------|
E|--8/-------------------------11----|
(1:37) (quieter)
G|-----------------------------------|
D|-----10-10-11-10-------------------|
A|-----------------11-10-11-10-------| X2
E|--8/-------------------------11----|
But then
G|-----------------------------------|
D|-----10-10-11-10-------------------|
A|---8-------------11-10-11-10-------|
E|-----------------------------11----|
G|-----------------------------------|
D|-----10----------------------------|
A|---8----10-------------------------|
E|-----------10----8----6------------|
(1:59)
G|-----------------------------------|
D|-----10-10-11-10-------------------|
A|-----------------11-10-11-10-------| X2
E|--8/-------------------------11----|
G|-----------------------------------|
D|-----10-10-11-10-------------------|
A|---8-------------11-10-11-10-------|
E|-----------------------------11----|
G|-----------------------------------|
D|-----10-----------8----------------|
A|---8----10----------8--------------|
E|-----------10-8-6-----6------------|
[Outro] (2:43), same notes but you play it on a higher string and quieter
G|----5-5-6-5------------------------|
D|------------6-5-6-5----------------|
A|-3------------------6--------------| X2
E|-----------------------------------|
G|---5-5-6-5-------------------------|
D|-3---------6-5-6-5-----------------|
A|-------------------6---------------|
E|-----------------------------------|
G|---5---------3---------------------|
D|-3---5---------3-------------------|
A|-------5-3-1-----1-----------------|
E|-----------------------------------|
(3:08)
G|-----------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------|
A|-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-------|
E|-----------------------------------|
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/ - slide up
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| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Weight Off |
| Artist |
BADBADNOTGOOD |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
x5teRSBC0R8 |
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).
