[First Part]
G|-------------------------------------------------|
D|----------3-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2--------------------|
A|3-3-3-3-3----------------------------------------|
E|-------------------------------------------------|
or
G|-------------------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------------------|
A|3-3-3-3-3-8-8-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7--------------------|
E|-------------------------------------------------|
[Second Part]
G|-------------------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------------------|
A|3-3--5-5--3-3------------------------------------|
E|--------------5-5--------------------------------|
G|--------------2-2--------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------------------|
A|3-3--5-5--3-3------------------------------------|
E|-------------------------------------------------|
[Third Part]
G|-------------------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------------------|
A|-------------------------------------------------|
E|3-3-3-3-2-2-1-1----------------------------------|
[Ending]
G|-------------------------------------------------|
D|--0-2----3-2-0------0-2---3-2-0------------------|
A|3-----------------3------------------------------|
E|-------------------------------------------------|
Order is like this
1 x4
2 x4
3 x4
2 x4
3 x4
2 x4
1 x4
2 x4
3 x4
2 x4
ENDING x1
Bass Tabs | |
Title | Attitude |
Artist | Bad Brains |
Tablature Type | ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID | ul4bMqAbLJs |
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).