Intro
(x1) (x4) (x1) (x2)
g---------|------------------|---------|----------------------------------|
d---------|------------------|---------|----------------------------------|
a-666666--|------------------|--2---2--|---------22222222--------44444444-|
e---------|-7777666655554444-|-4-0-4-0-|-44444444--------22222222---------|
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--2---2--|
-4-0-4-0-|
Verse
(x4)
g---------------------------------|
d---------------------------------|
a-----2---------4-----5---------2-|
e-4434-1-2-1-2-1--4434-1-2-1-2-1--|
Pre-Chorus
(x1)
g--------------|
d--------------|
a--2---2-------|
e-4-0-4-0-44444|
Chorus (x2)
g------------------------------------|
d------------------------------------|
a---------77777777-22222222-66666666-|
e-44444444---------------------------|
Pre-verse
(x1)
g---------|
d---------|
a--2---2--|
e-4-0-4-0-|
Verse 2
(x4)
g---------------------------------|
d---------------------------------|
a-----2---------4-----5---------2-|
e-4434-1-2-1-2-1--4434-1-2-1-2-1--|
Pre-Chorus
(x1)
g--------------|
d--------------|
a--2---2-------|
e-4-0-4-0-44444|
Chorus 2 (x2)
g------------------------------------|
d------------------------------------|
a---------77777777-22222222-66666666-|
e-44444444---------------------------|
Pre-Chorus
(x1)
g--------------|
d--------------|
a--2---2-------|
e-4-0-4-0-44444|
Bridge
(x2) (x4)
g----------------------------------|----|
d----------------------------------|----|
a---------22222222--------44444444-|----|
e-44444444--------22222222---------|-4~-|
(x2)
g---------------------------------|
d---------------------------------|
a-----2---------4-----5---------2-|
e-4434-1-2-1-2-1--4434-1-2-1-2-1--|
g---------------------------|
d---------------------------|
a---------------------------|
e-7777666655554444333333333-|
Chorus 3 (x4)
g------------------------------------|
d------------------------------------|
a---------77777777-22222222-66666666-|
e-44444444---------------------------|
(x2)
g---------------------------|
d---------------------------|
a---------------------------|
e-7777666655554444333333333-|
g---------x|
d---------x|
a--2---2--x|
e-4-0-4-0-x|
Bass Tabs | |
Title | HMP |
Artist | Zebrahead |
Tablature Type | ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID | A82PjhGvrgQ |
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).