[Intro]
G|--------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------|
A|-0~-----------0~----------------| (x2)
E|------2~-----------2~---0-2-0-2-|
[Verse]
G|-----------------------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------------------|
A|-0~-----------0~----------0~-----------0~------------|
E|------2~-----------2~----------2~-----------2~----5\-|
G|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-0~-----------0~-----------------------0~--------------------0~-------|
E|------2~-----------2~---0-2-0-2-------------2~---0-2-0-2------------2~|
[Pre-Chorus]
G|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-0~-------11-9-7-9-4--0~---------0~------11-9-7-9-4--0~-------------0--4-|
E|------2~-------------------2~--------2~------------------2~---2--4-------|
[Chorus]
G|---4-2-4-----------------------------------|
D|--------------------------4-2-4------------|
A|-2-------2/--------------------------2-0-2-| (x2)
E|------------10-5-3-5-5/-2-------2/-0-------|
[Verse]
G|---------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------|
A|-0~-----------------0~-------11-9-7-9-4--0~-------0~-----|
E|------2~--2--2-2---------2~------------------2~--------2~|
[Pre-Chorus]
G|-----------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------|
A|-0~------11-9-7-9-4--0~-------------0--4-|
E|-----2~------------------2~---2--4-------|
[Chorus]
G|---4-2-4-----------------------------------|
D|--------------------------4-2-4------------|
A|-2-------2/--------------------------2-0-2-| (x4)
E|------------10-5-3-5-5/-2-------2/-0-------|
G|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-0~-----------0~-----------------------0~--------------------0~---------------0--4-|
E|------2~-----------2~---0-2-0-2-------------2~---0-2-0-2------------2~--2--4-------|
G|---4-2-4-----------------------------------|
D|--------------------------4-2-4------------|
A|-2-------2/--------------------------2-0-2-| (x2)
E|------------10-5-3-5-5/-2-------2/-0-------|
(No Bass)
G|---4-2-4-----------------------------------|
D|--------------------------4-2-4------------|
A|-2-------2/--------------------------2-0-2-| (x2)
E|------------10-5-3-5-5/-2-------2/-0-------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-0~-----------0~-----------------------0~--------------------0~------------------|
E|------2~-----------2~---0-2-0-2-------------2~---0-2-0-2------------2~---0-2-0-2-|
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| / Slide up
| \ Slide down
| ~ Vibrato
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| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
The Man |
| Artist |
The Killers |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
w3xcybdis1k |
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).
