[Intro]
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E|--0--0-2-3------------------0----------------------------------------------|
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E|--0-2-3--------------------------------------------------------------------|
[Verse 1]
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A|-----------------------------------7\-------2/5--5-5--5\--2-2-2-2----------|
E|--0-0--0---0-0--0---0-0--0---0-0-------3-3---------------------------------|
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E|--0-0--0---0-0--0---0-0--0---0-0-------3-3-------------------------3-2-0---|
[Chorus]
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E|--0-2-3--------------------------------------------------------------------|
[Verse 2]
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-----------------------------------7\-------2/5--5-5--5\--2-2-2-2----------|
E|--0-0--0---0-0--0---0-0--0---0-0-------3-3---------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
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A|-----------------------------------7\-------2/5--5-5--5\--2-2-2-2----------|
E|--0-0--0---0-0--0---0-0--0---0-0-------3-3-------------------------3-2-0---|
[Chorus]
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E|--0-2-3-------------------0------------------------------------------------|
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E|--0-2-3--------------------------------------------------------------------|
[Pre-Solo]
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-------2/5--5-5--5\---------12\----------12\-------------------------------|
E|--3-3-----------------5-5---------5-5--------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-------2/5--5-5--5\---------12\---2----------------------------------------|
E|--3-3-----------------5-5--------------------------------------------------|
[Solo]
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|------------5--2--0-2-3--0-------------------------------------------------|
E|--0--0-2-3------------------0----------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
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E|--0-2-3--------------------------------------------------------------------|
[Verse 3]
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-----------------------------------7\-------2/5--5-5--5/--2-2-2-2----------|
E|--0-0--0---0-0--0---0-0--0---0-0-------3-3-------------------------3-2-0---|
[Chorus]
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
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E|--0-2-3------------------0-------------------------------------------------|
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E|--0-2-3------------------3-2-0---------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
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E|--0-2-3------------------0-------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
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E|--0-2-3------------------3-2-0---------------------------------------------|
[Outro w/ fade-out]
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E|--0-2-3------------------3-2-0---------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
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E|--0-2-3------------------0-------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------5--2--0-2-3--0----------------------------------------------------|
E|--0-2-3------------------3-2-0---------------------------------------------|
Additional Information:
- Picking Technique is recommended.
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Bass Tabs |
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Title |
X-Ray Eyes |
Artist |
KISS |
Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID |
B2nSzSGn_fc |
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).