[Intro]
G|-------------------------4------4----------------------------4-------------|
D|----------------------/2-----/2---------------------------/2---------------|
A|------------4---4-4-----------------------------4---4-4--------------------|x1
E|5-5---4-4---------------------------5-5---4-4--------------------5---------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------2-2-------------------------------------------------|
A|-------------4---4-4-------------------------------------------------------| repeat until next part
E|5-5--5-4-4-------------------5---------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------2-2-------------------------------------------------|
A|-------------4---4-4-------------------------------------------------------| play the last time
E|5-5--5-4-4-------------------0---------------------------------------------|
[Verse 1]
[Riff 1]
G|-----------------5------6----6------9--------------------------------------|
D|----7------6-------------------------------8-------------------------------|
A|--------------3------4-----4---4/7-----------------------------------------| repeat until next part
E|5-----5-4------------------------------6-----------------------------------|
[Riff 2]
G|-----------------5------6\-----5\-----4\------9----------------------------|
D|----7------6---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|--------------3------4------3------2------/7-------------------------------| play the last time
E|5-----5-4------------------------------------------------------------------|
[Chorus (slap + pop if you can)]
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|----------------7/9--7~\----------9-8-7------------------------------------|
E|5-5---5-6-7-7--------------9-8-7---------0---------------------------------|
G|-------------------------6-----5-----4------9------------------------------|
D|------4--------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|----------------4/6--4------3-----2-----/7---------------------------------|
E|2-2-----0-4-4--------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|----------------7/9--7~\----------9-8-7------------------------------------|
E|5-5---5-6-7-7--------------9-8-7---------0---------------------------------|
G|-------------------------6-----5-----4------9------------------------------|
D|------2/4------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|----------------4/6--4------3-----2-----/7---------------------------------|
E|2-2--------4-4-------------------------------------------------------------|
[Verse 2]
[Riff 1]
G|-----------------5------6----6------9--------------------------------------|
D|----7------6-------------------------------8-------------------------------|
A|--------------3------4-----4---4/7-----------------------------------------|
E|5-----5-4------------------------------6-----------------------------------|
[Riff 3] } play riffs 1 + 3 twice
G|-----------------5----------4h6-----9--------------------------------------|
D|----7------6------------4h6----------------8-------------------------------|
A|--------------3------4----------4/7----------------------------------------|
E|5-----5-4------------------------------6-----------------------------------|
[Riff 4]
G|-----------------5------6/8\6-------9--------------------------------------|
D|----7------6-------------------------------8-------------------------------| repeat combos of riffs 1, 3, 4
A|--------------3------4---------4/7-----------------------------------------| until chorus
E|5-----5-4------------------------------6-----------------------------------|
[Riff 2]
G|-----------------5------6\-----5\-----4\------9----------------------------|
D|----7------6---------------------------------------------------------------|
A|--------------3------4------3------2------/7-------------------------------| play the last time
E|5-----5-4------------------------------------------------------------------|
[Chorus (slap + pop if you can)]
there are other riffs as well, improvise!
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|----------------7/9--7~\----------9-8-7------------------------------------|
E|5-5---5-6-7-7--------------9-8-7---------0---------------------------------|
G|-------------------------6-----5-----4------9------------------------------|
D|------4--------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|----------------4/6--4------3-----2-----/7---------------------------------|
E|2-2-----0-4-4--------------------------------------------------------------|
keep repeating until verse
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|----------------7/9--7~\----------9-8-7------------------------------------|
E|5-5---5-6-7-7--------------9-8-7---------0---------------------------------|
G|-------------------------6-----5-----4------9------------------------------|
D|------2/4------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|----------------4/6--4------3-----2-----/7---------------------------------|
E|2-2--------4-4-------------------------------------------------------------|
[Outro]
repeat riffs 1, 3, 4 until the end, improvise
[Riff 1]
G|-----------------5------6----6------9--------------------------------------|
D|----7------6-------------------------------8-------------------------------|
A|--------------3------4-----4---4/7-----------------------------------------|
E|5-----5-4------------------------------6-----------------------------------|
[Riff 3]
G|-----------------5----------4h6-----9--------------------------------------|
D|----7------6------------4h6----------------8-------------------------------|
A|--------------3------4----------4/7----------------------------------------|
E|5-----5-4------------------------------6-----------------------------------|
[Riff 4]
G|-----------------5------6/8\6-------9--------------------------------------|
D|----7------6-------------------------------8-------------------------------|
A|--------------3------4---------4/7-----------------------------------------|
E|5-----5-4------------------------------6-----------------------------------|
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| h Hammer-on
| / Slide up
| \ Slide down
| ~ Vibrato
| s Slap
| P Pop
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| Bass Tabs | |
| Title | I Like It |
| Artist | DeBarge |
| Tablature Type | ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID | CpWWDILm52g |
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).
