[Intro]
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-6-6-6--6h8--6-6-6--6h8----------------------------------------------------|
E|-------------------------6-6-6--6h8--6-6-6--6h6--3-3-3--3h4--3-3-3--3h4----|
"One,two,one,two,three,four."
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|-3-3-3--3h4--3-3-3--3h4----------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-6-6-6--6h8--6-6-6--6h6----------------------------------------------------|
E|-------------------------6-6-6--6h8--6-6-6--6h6--4-4-4--4h6--4-4-4--4h6----|
2x
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|-4-4-4--4h6--4-4-4--4h6----------------------------------------------------|
[Verse 1]
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------| 2x
A|-6----6-6-6--6h8-----------------------------------------------------------|
E|-------------------8----8-8-8--8h10---4----4-4-4--4h6---4----4-4-4---4h3---|
[Pre-Chorus]
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-6----8--------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|-----------8----6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-(you get the idea)-----------|
[Chorus]
G|----5-5------------5-5-----------------------------------------------------|
D|-------8--5--5--------8--5--5----------8------------------8----------------|
A|-6-6------------6-6---------------10-10---10--10-----10-10---10--10--------|
E|-------------------------------8-8----------------8-8----------------------|
2x
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|----6-6-8--6--6-----6-6-8--6--6-----6-6-8--6--6-----6-6-8--6--6------------|
A|-4-4-------------4-4-------------4-4-------------4-4-----------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
[Instrumental Break]
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-------------------------------------------|
E|--------------------------------4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4--4--3--------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-----------|
[Verse 2]
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-6----6-6-6--6h8-----------------------------------------------------------|
E|-------------------8----8-8-8--8h10---4----4-4-4--4h6---4----4--4--4--4----|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-6----6-6-6--6h8-----------------------------------------------------------|
E|-------------------8----8-8-8--8h10---4----4-4-4--4h6---4----4-4-4---4h3---|
[Pre-Chorus]
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-6----8--------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|-----------8----6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-(you get the idea)-----------|
[Chorus]
G|----5-5------------5-5-----------------------------------------------------|
D|-------8--5--5--------8--5--5----------8------------------8----------------|
A|-6-6------------6-6---------------10-10---10--10-----10-10---10--10--------|
E|-------------------------------8-8----------------8-8----------------------|
2x
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|----6-6-8--6--6-----6-6-8--6--6-----6-6-8--6--6-----6-6-8--6--6------------|
A|-4-4-------------4-4-------------4-4-------------4-4-----------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
[Outro]
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-------------------------------------------|
E|--------------------------------4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4--4--3--------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-4--4--4--4--4--4--4--4--4--4--4--4--------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-------------------------------------------|
E|--------------------------------4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4--4--3--------------|
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| h Hammer-on
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Bass Tabs | |
Title | Concrete |
Artist | Lovejoy |
Tablature Type | ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID | Np_YDbq9iBs |
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).