?| chorus|
| G A G A G A C A G A |
G|---------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------|
A|-----------------------------3---------------|
E|--3--5-5---3--5-5---3--5-5------5-5---3--5-5-|
?| chorus cont.|
| G A G A G A D A G A |
G|---------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------|
A|-----------------------------5---------------|
E|--3--5-5---3--5-5---3--5-5------5-5---3--5-5-|
?| verse|
| G A# A G A# A |
G|---------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------|
E|--3--6--5-----3--6--5---/--------------------|
After the second time just slide down to about 10.
?| x2| x2|
G|---------------------|-----------------------|
D|---------------------|-----------------------|
A|---------------------|-----------------------|
E|--3--5--5-5-5-5-5-5--|--5--7--7-7-7-7-7-7----|
This is played after the second verse.
?| x2|
| D E D E D D D E |
G|---------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------|
A|--5--7-7---5--7-7---5--5---5--7-7------------|
E|---5--------5--------5--5---5----------------|
?| x1|
G|---------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------|
E|--7--7-7---7--7-7--7--7-7--7--7-7--7--7-7----|
This is played just after the previous riffs,
with the same rhythm as the chorus.. (almost).
And that's all, y'all!
Bass Tabs | |
Title | Catholic School Girls Rule |
Artist | Red Hot Chili Peppers |
Tablature Type | ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID | QUzCFEJh8-I |
Interactive Bass Tab Guide
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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).