Song: Criminal Past
Artist: Motor Ace
EP: Debut EP
Tabbed by: Ward Sims (wardsims@hotmail.com)
Plectrum? Yes
Intro:
G|---------------------------------------------------------------
D|---------------------------------------------------------------
A|---------------------------------------------------------------
E|----5-5-5-5-7-7-7-7---10-10-10-10-10-10-10----10-10-10-10-10-10
Verse (Outro as well):
G|---------------------------------------------------------------
D|---------------------------------------------------------------
A|---------------------------------------------------------------
E|---5-5-5-5-7-7-7-7-----5-5-5-5-7-7-7-7-10-10-10-10-10-10-10----
G|---------------------------------------------------------------
D|---------------------------------------------------------------
A|---------------------------------------------------------------
E|---5-5-5-5-7-7-7-7-7-7-\1-5-5-5-5-7-7-7-7-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-
Pre-Chorus:
G|---------------------------------------------------------------
D|---------------------------------------------------------------
A|---7------5---------7------5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5---------------------
E|---------------------------------------------------------------
Chorus:
G|---------------------------------------------------------------
D|---------------------------------------------------------------
A|---5-5-5-5-5-5-7-7-7-7-7-7--5-5-5-5-5-5-7-7-7-7-7-7------------
E|---------------------------------------------------------------
G|---------------------------------------------------------------
D|---------------------------------------------------------------
A|---9-9-9-9-9-9-7-7-7-7-7-7-5-----------------------------------
E|---------------------------------------------------------------
Bridge:
G|---------------------------------------------------------------
D|---------------------------------------------------------------
A|---4-4-4-4-5-5-5-5-----4-4-4-4-5-5-5-5-------------------------
E|-----------------------------------------5-5--1-1--------------
G|---------------------------------------------------------------
D|---------------------------------------------------------------
A|---4-4-4-4-5-5-5-5-----4-4-4-4-5-5-5-5--------7-7--------------
E|-----------------------------------------5-5-------------------
Finishes on A (E|-5-)
Order:
Intro
Verse X2
Pre-Chorus
Chorus X2
Intro
Verse X2
Pre-Chorus
Chorus X2
Bridge
Pre-Chorus
Chorus X2
Outro X2
| Bass Tabs |
|
| Title |
Criminal Past |
| Artist |
Motor Ace |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
zgYTBGKoGpU |
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 |
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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).
