Verse (0:08)
G|--------------------------|--------------------------|--------------------------|
D|--------------------------|--------------------------|--------------------------|
A|-0-0----2-2----5-5----0-0-|-0-0----2-2----5-5----0-0-|-55-5-00-0----------------|
E|--------------------------|--------------------------|-----------33-3-00000-----|
Chorus (0:56)
G|----------------------------------------------|----------------------|-------|
D|----------------------------------------------|----------------------|-------|
A|-5-5--5-5----0-0--0-0----5-5--5-5----0-0------|-5-5--5-5----0-0------|-------|
E|------------------------------------------3-3-|-------------------3-3|-00000-|
Verse 2 (1:26) ... The same as the last verse, but the notes and the tempo are doubled.
The Timing Is Pretty Hard To Figure Out...
G|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-0-0-0-0-2-2-2-2-5-5-5-5-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-2-2-2-2-5-5-5-5-0-0-0-0-|
E|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
G|----------------------------|
D|----------------------------|
A|5555-55-0000-00-------------|
E|----------------33-33-00000-|
Chorus (2:11)
G|----------------------------------------------|----------------------|-------|
D|----------------------------------------------|----------------------|-------|
A|-5-5--5-5----0-0--0-0----5-5--5-5----0-0------|-5-5--5-5----0-0------|-------|
E|------------------------------------------3-3-|-------------------3-3|-00000-|
Bridge (2:40)
G|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-------------0(X8)--------------0(X8)-------------0(X8)--------------------0|
A|-0(X8)-------------0(X16)-------------0(X16)------------0(X8)---------------|
E|-------3(X8)--------------3(X8)--------------3(X8)--------------------------|
Chorus/Outro (3:49)
G|-----------------------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------------------|
A|-12\----5-5--5-5----0-0--0-0----5-5--5-5----0-0------|
E|-------------------------------------------------3-3-|
Outro (4:05) ... Let The Last Note Ring
G|---------------------|--------------------------------------------------|
D|--------0(X4)--------|---------------0(X8)-----------------0(X8)--------|
A|---------------0(X7)-|-0(X8)----------------0(X16)----------------0(X8)-|
E|-3(X4)---------------|--------3(X8)-----------------3(X8)---------------|
Bass Tabs |
|
Title |
You and I |
Artist |
Lady Gaga |
Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID |
wYxW3bJGj0k |
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).