[Intro]
G|-------------------|
D|--------4h6p4------|
A|-------------------|(x4)
E|---2\----------2---|
[Verse 1]
G|--------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------------|
A|----6\----6--4--6---------------------|(x8)
E|---------------------4\----4--2-2-2h4-|
[Hook]
G|------4---4---4---4----5---5---5---5--|
D|--------------------------------------|
A|---2---2---2---2----3---3---3---3-----|
E|------------------------|\
x2
G|---6---6---6---6---7---7---7---7------|/
D|--------------------------------------|
A|4---4---4---4----5---5---5---5--------|
E|--------------------------------------|
[Bridge]
G|--------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------------|
A|----6\----6--4--6---------------------|(x4)
E|---------------------4\----4--2-2-2h4-|
[Verse 2]
G|--------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------------|
A|----6\----6--4--6---------------------|(x8)
E|---------------------4\----4--2-2-2h4-|
[Hook]
G|------4---4---4---4----5---5---5---5--|
D|--------------------------------------|
A|---2---2---2---2----3---3---3---3-----|
E|--------------------------------------|\
x2
G|---6---6---6---6---7---7---7---7------|/
D|--------------------------------------|
A|4---4---4---4----5---5---5---5--------|
E|--------------------------------------|
[Bridge]
G|--------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------------|
A|----6\----6--4--6---------------------|(x8)
E|---------------------4\----4--2-2-2h4-|
[Outro]
G|--------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------------|
A|----6\----6--4--6---------------------|(x2)
E|---------------------4\----4--2-2-2h4-|
************************************
| h Hammer-on
| p Pull-off
| \ Slide down
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| Bass Tabs |
|
| Title |
You And I |
| Artist |
Rick James |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
dWZkxYamLUs |
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).
