Standard Tuning E-A-D-G
This is a really swinging song. Listen to the beat of the bass, as it plays the notes in "pairs"
I tabbed this song as there are some very bad tabs for this floating about on the net.
[Intro]
G|------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|55555555555555555555555555555---------------------55555555555555--|
E|------------------------------2-3-5555555555555555----------------|
[Verse]
G|------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|55555555555555555555555555555---------------------55555555555555--|
E|------------------------------2-3-5555555555555555----------------|
[Chorus:] (I can take you home.......)
G|------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|--------33333333-5555/14-3333-5555/14---------33227777777777777770|
E|11111111-----------------------------111111111--------------------|
[Guitar Solo:]
G|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|--------------------------------33333333---------------------------------|
E|11111111223344551111111133333333--------11111111000000005555555555555555-|
[Verse Variation:]
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|55555555555555555555555555555---------------------5555555533333333---------------------------------|
E|------------------------------2-3-5555555555555555----------------33333333555555555555555555555555-|
Song sequence is:
Intro x 1
Verse x 2
Chorus
Verse x 1
Guitar Solo
Verse x 1
Chorus
Verse Variation x 1
Repeat Verse till end
Enjoy :-)
Tabbed by Tim (zichy1@hotmail.com)
Bass Tabs |
|
Title |
Whatever You Want |
Artist |
Status Quo |
Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID |
BGUeRbHWNZ4 |
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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).