Tuning: Standard
[Intro]
G|-------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---7-7-xxxxxx-7-7-xx-7-7--6-6-4-4-xxxxxx-4-4-xx-4-4-2-2-0-0-xxxxxx-|
E|-------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|-------------------------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------------------------|
A|---0-0-xx-0-0-2-2-4-4-xxxxxx-4-4-xx-4-4-6-6-7-7--------|
E|-------------------------------------------------------|
[Refrain 1]
A - C#m B
G|-------------------| G|--------------------|
D|-------------------| D|--------------------|
A|-----------4-4-4-4-|(x3) A|---2222222222222222-|
E|---5-5-5-5---------| E|--------------------|
[Chorus]
Em-B-C#m-B
[Solo]
G|---------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------|
A|--4---4--6-6h7p6--4---4----------------|
E|----4---------------4------------------|
G|---------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------|
A|----4-6-7-7/9-7-6-7p6----4-------------|
E|--4--------------------4---------------|
G|-----------------------------------------------|
D|---------6h7p6----7-4-6-4-6-4--2-4-2-1/2-------|
A|-----7-9---------------------------------------|
E|---9-------------------------------------------|
[Refrain 2]
G|------------------------|
D|------------------------|
A|--4-4-4-4-4-4-----------| (x4)
E|---------------7-7--5---|
[Verse]
G|-------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---7-7-xxxxxx-7-7-xx-7-7--6-6-4-4-xxxxxx-4-4-xx-4-4-2-2-0-0-xxxxxx-|
E|-------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|-------------------------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------------------------|
A|---0-0-xx-0-0-2-2-4-4-xxxxxx-4-4-xx-4-4-6-6-7-7--------|
E|-------------------------------------------------------|
[Refrain 3]
G|-------------------| G|-------------------------------|
D|-------------------| D|-------------------------------|
A|-----------4-4-4-4-| (x3) A|---22222222---2-2-0-0----------|
E|---5-5-5-5---------| E|----------------------4-4-2-2--|
[Chorus]
Em-B-C#m-B
last solo for lead
Do chords
Em-B-C#-B
[Outro]
Em F#m G#m A
G|---------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------|
E|--00000000-22222222-44444444-55555555--|
G|-------------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------3/7-|
E|--00000000-22222222-44444444-55555555------|
G|---------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------|
E|--00000000-22222222-44444444-55555555--|
G|-------------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------3/7-|
E|--00000000-22222222-44444444-55555555------|
[Ending]
Em
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| x Dead note
| h Hammer-on
| p Pull-off
| / Slide up
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| Bass Tabs | |
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| Title | Cool Off |
| Artist | Session Road |
| Tablature Type | ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID | WfR0bFH7lQc |
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).
