Intro(x2)
G|------------------------------|
D|------------------------------|
A|--333333----------------------|
E|--------333333-1111111-0h1p3--|
Verse (x1)
G|----------------------------------------------------|
D|-5-3-2-0---235------------320--235-------------3-3--|
A|----------3-----235--753------3-----235--753--------|
E|---------------3----5----1---------3----5----1--1---|
Pre Chorus (x1)
G|----------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------|
A|----------3333--------------------------|
E|-5555/1111----3333/5555/1111/3333333----|
Chorus (x1)
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------------------------7---7---3-----------|
A|-33333333---------------------------33333333----------7-7-7-7-3-3------2-3-|
E|---------33333333-5555432-111111111---------33333333-5---5---1----1-3-5----|
Pre Verse (x2)
G|------------------------------|
D|------------------------------|
A|--333333----------------------|
E|--------333333-1111111-0h1p3--|
Verse (x1)
G|----------------------------------------------------|
D|-5-3-2-0---235------------320--235-------------3-3--|
A|----------3-----235--753------3-----235--753--------|
E|---------------3----5----1---------3----5----1--1---|
Pre Chorus (x1)
G|----------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------------|
A|----------3333--------------------------|
E|-5555/1111----3333/5555/1111/3333111----|
Chorus (x1)
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------------------------7---7---3-----------|
A|-33333333---------------------------33333333----------7-7-7-7-3-3------2-3-|
E|---------33333333-5555432-111111111---------33333333-5---5---1----1-3-5----|
Guitar Solo (x2)
G|------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------|
A|-33333333---------------------------|
E|---------33333333-55555555-11111111-|
Bridge (x2)
G|-----------------------------------------|
D|--235------------320--235------------320-|
A|-3-----235--753------3-----235--753------|
E|------3----5----1---------3----5----1----|
Chorus (x2)
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------------------------7---7---3-----------|
A|-33333333---------------------------33333333----------7-7-7-7-3-3------2-3-|
E|---------33333333-5555432-111111111---------33333333-5---5---1----1-3-5----|
Ending
G|----------------------------------------------|
D|--235------------320--235------------320------|
A|-3-----235--753------3-----235--753------3~~~-|
E|------3----5----1---------3----5----1---------|
Bass Tabs | |
Title | Anthem |
Artist | Zebrahead |
Tablature Type | ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID | mpmLP0CeVrU |
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).