BTAB: Celebrity Skin
Artist: Hole
Album: Celebrity Skin
Author: Anthony Koop
[Verse 1]
G|-r-|----------|-----------------|--------------------|
D|-e-|----------|-----------------|--------------------|
A|-s-|----44----|----44-----------|-----4-54/9-999-7/4-|
E|-t-|-55----22-|-55----22-02020--|-55-7---------------|
[Chorus]
G|-------------------|------|-------------------|--------------------|
D|-------------------|--O/--|-------------------|--------------------|
A|-5-5-555-----------|--/O--|---------2-22-22-2-|-5-45-45-45-45-45-5-|
E|---------5-55-55-5-|------|-2-2-222-----------|--------------------|
[Verse 2]
G|----------|-----------------|------------------|--------------------|
D|----------|-----------------|------------------|--------------------|
A|----44----|----44-----------|----44-------25---|-----4-54/9-999-7/4-|
E|-55----22-|-55----22-02020--|-55----22--25---5-|-55-7---------------|
Chorus
[Bridge]
G|----------|------|------|---------|
D|----------|--O/--|--O/--|---------|
A|-----5555-|--/O--|--/O--|----2-02-|
E|-5555-----|------|------|-222-----| x4
Verse
Chorus
Bridge
[Verse 4]
G|----------|-----------------|-------------------|----------|
D|----------|-----------------|-------------------|----------|
A|----44----|----44-----------|----44-------------|----44----|
E|-55----22-|-55----22-02020--|-55----22-22/7-775-|-55----22-|
| Bass Tabs | |
| Title | Celebrity Skin |
| Artist | Hole |
| Tablature Type | ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID | AZpfcU–WZs |
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).
