Song: London’s Burning
Artist: The Clash
Tabbed by: akaDan
Tuning: Standard
Credit: Jones/Strummer
Bassist: Paul Simonon
[Intro]
G|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
D|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
A|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
E|----------------|3-333-3-3-------|----------------|3-333-3-3-------|
[Chorus]
G|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
D|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
A|--------1-1-1---|3---3---5-5-5---|--------1-1-1---|3---3---5-5-5---|
E|3---3-----------|----------------|3---3-----------|----------------|
G|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
D|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
A|--------1-1-1---|3---3---5-5-5-5-|--------1-1-1-1-|3-3-3-3-5-5-5-5-|
E|3---3-----------|----------------|3-3-3-3---------|----------------|
[Verse]
G|----------------|----------------|
D|----------------|----------------|
A|----------------|3-3---3-1-0-----| x3
E|3-3---3-1-1---1-|------------3-1-|
G|----------------|----------------|
D|----------------|----------------|
A|----------------|----------------|
E|3---------------|----------------|
[Outro Chorus] (Guitar Solo)
G|----------------|----------------|
D|----------------|----------------|
A|----------------|5-5-5-5-7-7-7-7-| x8
E|5-5-5-5-3-3-3-3-|----------------|
[Outro]
G|----------------|----------------|----------------|
D|----------------|----------------|----------------|
A|----------------|----------------|----------------|
E|3---------------|3-333-3-3-------|--------3---R---|
Song Order:
Intro
Chorus
Verse 1
Chorus
Verse 2
Chorus
Verse 3
Chorus
Outro Chorus (Guitar Solo)
Outro
| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
London’s Burning |
| Artist |
The Clash |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
I6XijqjtJoA |
Interactive Bass Tab Guide
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Use these buttons to control the digital tab player.
| Symbol | Function |
|---|
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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).
