[Intro/Chorus]
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-------------------------------9-------------------------------------------|
E|10-10-10-x-10-10-x-10-10-10-10---10-x-9-7-7-7-x-7-7-x-7-7-7-7-x-10-9-x-7---|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|------------------------------------------------------7-------7-s-9-7------|
E|0-0-0-x-0-0-x-0-12-12-0-x-12-10-x-9-x-5-5-5-x-5-5-x-5---5-5-x--------------|
[Verse 1]
G|-------------------------------|
D|--------------------------2-6-2|
A|0(hold)-2-4-5-4-2(hold)-4------|
E|-------------------------------|
[Chorus]
[Verse 2]
[Bridge]
Repeat 3x
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------------7-7-7-7-7-s-9-9-9------------------------|
A|5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-s-7-7-7-------------------7-7-7-7-7-s-9-9-9------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Play on 4th playthrough
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-s-7-7-7-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-11-11-11-11--9-9-9-9|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
[Chorus]
[Outro]
Repeat 3x
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-h-7-7-7------------------------------------------|
E|----------------------------------5-5-5-5-5-h-7-7-7-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-2-2-2----|
Play second section of bridge, end on a B
G|--|
D|--|
A|--|
E|7-|
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| x Dead note
| h Hammer-on
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Bass Tabs | |
Title | Exit Sign |
Artist | Teenage Dads |
Tablature Type | ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID | WJMhiVUPme4 |
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).