[Intro/Chorus] - x2
G|------------------|
D|------------------|
A|------------------|
E|9-9-7-3/7\5-5-5-57|
[Verse 1]
G|------------------------------|
D|------------------------------|
A|44-44-22-22-7-7--7-7-7-7-REST-| x4
E|------------------------------|
then:
play the second set of each note as triplets
G|--------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------------|
A|-44-444-22-222-7-7--7-7-7--7-7--7-7-7-| X4
E|--------------------------------------|
[Chorus] x4
G|------------------|
D|------------------|
A|------------------|
E|9-9-7-3/7\5-5-5-57|
[Verse 2]
G|-------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------|
A|-44-44-22-22-7-7--7-7--7-7-----| x4
E|---------------------------REST|
G|-------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------|
A|-44-444-22-222-7-7-7-7-7--7-7--7-7-7-| x2
E|-------------------------------------|
G|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------6-6-6-7-7-7-7-7-7-6-6-6-6-6-6-----|
A|-44-444-22-222-7-7--7-7-7-9-9-9-------------------------------7--|
E|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
REST
REST
REST
[Chorus] x2
G|------------------|
D|------------------|
A|------------------|
E|9-9-7-3/7\5-5-5-57|
[Bridge]
G|-----------------------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------------------|
A|4444-24-24-2-4444-24-24-2----------------------------| x3
E|--------------------------5555-45-45-5-4444-04-2h4-0-|
G|------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------|
A|4444-24-24-2-4444-24-24-2-----------------|
E|--------------------------5555-45-45-REST-|
[Chorus] x4
G|------------------|
D|------------------|
A|------------------|
E|9-9-7-3/7\5-5-5-57|
End on C# and let ring
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| / Slide up
| \ Slide down
| h Hammer-on
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Bass Tabs |
|
Title |
Cupid’s Chokehold |
Artist |
Gym Class Heroes |
Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID |
eiiU-Fky18s |
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).