Main Riff
"And you need to let me know..."
G|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-----------------------------------3--5--5x--5-------3-----5--5x--5----7------|
E|--1--1x--1----1--3--4--5--5x--5-------------------5-----5---------------------|
Chorus
"Do I..."
G|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-----------------------------------3--5--5x--5-------3-----5--5x--5----7------|
E|--1--1x--1----1--3--4--5--5x--5-------------------5-----5---------------------|
Chorus2 (Variation)
"Do I..."
G|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-----------------------------------3--5--5x--5-------3-----5--5x--5----7------|
E|--1--1x--1----1--3--4--5--5x--5-------------------5-----5---------------------|
Chorus3 (Variation2)
G|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|--3--3x--3----3--5--6--7--7x--7------6h7--3--5--5x--5-------3-----5--5x--5---7|
E|-----------------------------------5---------------------5-----5--------------|
G|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------6h7--4h5-----------------------------------|
A|--3--3x--3----3--5--6--7--7x--7--------------6h7-5--5x--5-----3-----5--5x--5--|
E|-----------------------------------------------------------5-----5------------|
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| x Dead note
| h Hammer-on
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| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Woods |
| Artist |
Mac Miller |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
g8sX6wZHhD0 |
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).
