[Intro]
G|----------------------------------|x2
D|----------------------------1---1-|
A|-2--2-2----------3--3-3-----------|
D|--------5--5-5\1--------0-1---1---|
G|------------------------------|
D|------------------------------|
A|-2--2-2--2--2-2--------3--3-3-|
D|----------------1--1-1--------|
[Verse 1]
G|--------------------------------|x2
D|--------------------------------|
A|--------------------------------|
D|-0--0-0--0--0-0--7--7-7--7--7-7-|
[Chorus]
G|----------------------------------|x2
D|----------------------------1---1-|
A|-2--2-2----------3--3-3-----------|
D|--------5--5-5\1--------0-1---1---|
G|------------------------------|x2
D|------------------------------|
A|-2--2-2--2--2-2--------3--3-3-|
D|----------------1--1-1--------|
[Interlude]
G|----------------|x4
D|----------------|
A|----------------|
D|-0--0-0--0--0-0-|
[Bridge]
G|----------------------------------------|x2
D|------------------4h7-4h7-4---4h7-4h7-4-|
A|-2--2-2--2--2-2-------------------------|
D|----------------4-----------4-----------|
[Outro]
G|--------------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------------------------|
A|--------------------------------------------------|
D|-1--1-1\10--10-10/1--1-1\10--10-10/8--8-8--8--8-8-|
G|----------------|x3
D|----------------|
A|----------------|
D|-0--0-0--0--0-0-|
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| h Hammer-on
| / Slide up
| \ Slide down
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Bass Tabs | |
Title | Especie |
Artist | Gustavo Cerati |
Tablature Type | ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID | DZQQKxHRGYA |
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).