The Offspring
Elders
Intro 4x
G:-----------------------------------|
D:-----------------------------------|
A:-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8--4---4--6---6-----|
E:--------------------4------6-------|
Verse 4x
G:--------------------------------|
D:--------------------------------|
A:------------------4---4--6---6--|
E:-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1----4------6----|
Chorus 2x
G:-----------------------------------------------------|
D:-----------------------------------------------------|
A:------------4-3-----------4-3--1-1-1-1-1-4-3-4-6-3---|
E:-1-1-1-1-1------4-4-4-4-4----------------------------|
Verse 6x
G:--------------------------------|
D:--------------------------------|
A:------------------4---4--6---6--|
E:-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1----4------6----|
Chorus 2x
G:-----------------------------------------------------|
D:-----------------------------------------------------|
A:------------4-3-----------4-3--1-1-1-1-1-4-3-4-6-3---|
E:-1-1-1-1-1------4-4-4-4-4----------------------------|
Play this under the solo 4x
G:--------------------------------|
D:--------------------------------|
A:------------------4---4--6---6--|
E:-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1----4------6----|
Then play this
G:-------------------------------------------------------|
D:-------------------------------------------------------|
A:----------------4-3-4---6-6-6-6-7-7-7-7----------------|
E:-6-4-6---6-4-6-----------------------------------------|
Then chorus 2x
G:-----------------------------------------------------|
D:-----------------------------------------------------|
A:------------4-3-----------4-3--1-1-1-1-1-4-3-4-6-3---|
E:-1-1-1-1-1------4-4-4-4-4----------------------------|
Then this again 5x
G:--------------------------------|
D:--------------------------------|
A:------------------4---4--6---6--|
E:-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1----4------6----|
And this once
G:----------------------------------------|
D:----------------------------------------|
A:------------------4---4--4---4--6-------|
E:-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1----4------4------------|
That's it! Have fun!
Bass Tabs | |
Title | Elders |
Artist | The Offspring |
Tablature Type | ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID | -oXkbP4KD8E |
Interactive Bass Tab Guide
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Use these buttons to control the digital tab player.
Symbol | Function |
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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).