[Intro]
G|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------||
D|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------||2x
A|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------||
E|3-----3-2-----0-|(0)---0-----0-2-|3-----3-5-----1-|(1)---0-----0-2-||
[Verse 1]
G|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------||
D|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------||2x
A|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------||
E|3-----3-2-----0-|(0)---0-----0-2-|3-----3-5-----1-|(1)---0-----0-2-||
[Guitar Fill]
G|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------||
D|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------||
A|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------||
E|3-----3-2-----0-|(0)---0-----0-2-|3-----3-5-----1-|(1)---0-----0-2-||
[Verse 2]
G|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
D|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
A|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
E|3-----3-2-----0-|(0)---0-----0-2-|3-----3-5-----1-|(1)---0-----0-2-|
G|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------||
D|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------||
A|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------||
E|3-----3-2-----0-|(0)---0-----0-2-|3-----3-5-----1-|(1)---0-----5-3-||
[Bridge 1]
G|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
D|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
A|------------3---|------------0-2-|3-----3-2-----2-|----------------|
E|1-----1-1-------|3-----3-3-------|----------------|5-----5-5-------|
G|----------------|----------------||
D|----------------|----------------||
A|----------------|----------------||
E|4-----4-4-------|1-----1-3-------||
[Chorus 1]
G|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------||
D|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------||2x
A|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------||
E|3-----3-2-----0-|(0)---0-----0-2-|3-----3-5-----1-|(1)---0-----0-2-||
[Verse 3]
G|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
D|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
A|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
E|3-----3-2-----0-|(0)---0-----0-2-|3-----3-5-----1-|(1)---0-----0-2-|
G|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------||
D|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------||
A|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------||
E|3-----3-2-----0-|(0)---0-----0-2-|3-----3-5-----1-|(1)---0-----5-3-||
[Bridge 2]
G|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
D|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
A|------------3---|------------0-2-|3-----3-2-----2-|----------------|
E|1-----1-1-------|3-----3-3-------|----------------|5-----5-5-------|
G|----------------|----------------||
D|----------------|----------------||
A|----------------|----------------||
E|4-----4-4-------|1-----1-3-------||
[Chorus 2]
G|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
D|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
A|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
E|3-----3-2-----0-|(0)---0-----0-2-|3-----3-5-----1-|(1)---0-----0-2-|
G|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------||
D|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------||
A|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------||
E|3-----3-2-----0-|(0)---0-----0-2-|3-----3-5-----1-|(1)---0-----5-3-||
[Bridge 3]
G|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
D|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
A|------------3---|------------0-2-|3-----3-2-----2-|----------------|
E|1-----1-1-------|3-----3-3-------|----------------|5-----5-5-------|
G|----------------|----------------||
D|----------------|----------------||
A|----------------|----------------||
E|4-----4-4-------|1-----1-3-------||
[Piano Solo]
G|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------||
D|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------||2x
A|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------||
E|3-----3-2-----0-|(0)---0-----0-2-|3-----3-5-----1-|(1)---0-----0-2-||
[Guitar Solo]
G|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
D|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
A|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
E|3-----3-2-----0-|(0)---0-----0-2-|3-----3-5-----1-|(1)---0-----0-2-|
G|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------||
D|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------||
A|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------||
E|3-----3-2-----0-|(0)---0-----0-2-|3-----3-5-----1-|(1)---0-----5-3-||
[Bridge 4]
G|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
D|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
A|------------3---|------------0-2-|3-----3-2-----2-|----------------|
E|1-----1-1-------|3-----3-3-------|----------------|5-----5-5-------|
G|----------------|----------------||
D|----------------|----------------||
A|----------------|----------------||
E|4-----4-4-------|1-----1-3-------||
[Chorus 3]
G|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------||
D|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------||2x
A|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------||
E|3-----3-2-----0-|(0)---0-----0-2-|3-----3-5-----1-|(1)---0-----0-2-||
[Chorus 4]
G|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------||
D|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------||2x
A|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------||
E|3-----3-2-----0-|(0)---0-----0-2-|3-----3-5-----1-|(1)---0-----0-2-||
[Outro]
G|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------||
D|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------||6x
A|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------||
E|3-----3-2-----0-|(0)---0-----0-2-|3-----3-5-----1-|(1)---0-----0-2-||
fade-out starts towards the end of the 3rd repetition
Bass Tabs | |
Title | A Wonderful World |
Artist | Zucchero |
Tablature Type | ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID | o2zv1dayVvE |
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).