Intro (0:00)
3x
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|------------------|------------16\-||
Verse 1 (0:14)
3x
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|o---------------------o|-----------||
|o---------4---------4-o|-----------||
|--2--2-0----2--2-0-----|-2--2-0--0-||
Pre-chorus (0:37)
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|------2-4-5--5-7--7\2-|----2-4-5--5-7--7\-|-2--------------||
|---2------------------|-2-----------------|----------------||
Chorus (0:51)
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|------------------|---4--4---------|-------------4\||
|-2--2-0--0-7--7-6-|-6------4--4-6--|-6--4-6-4-6----||
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|------------------|---4--4------6--|-6--4-6-4-6----||
|-2--2-0--0-7--7-6-|-6------4--4----|---------------||
Verse 2 (1:17)
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|o---------4--------4-o|--------------------4-|-----------||
|--2--2-0----2--2-0----|--2--2-0----2--2-0----|-2--2-0--0-||
Pre-chorus 2 (1:39)
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|----------------------|----------------------|----------------||
|------2-4-5--5-7--7\2-|-------2-4-5--5-7--7\-|-2--------------||
|---2------------------|5-4-2-----------------|----------------||
Chorus 2 (1:54)
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|------------------|---4--4---------|-------------4\||
|-2--2-0--0-7--7-6-|-6------4--4-6--|-6--4-6-4-6----||
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|------------------|---4--4------6--|-6--4-6-4-6----||
|-2--2-0--0-7--7-6-|-6------4--4----|---------------||
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|--------------------|---4--4------6--|-6--4-6-4-6--4-|-6-6--4-6-4-6--4-|-6-6--4-6-4-6----||
|-2--2-0--4-6-7--7-6-|-6------4--4----|---------------|-----------------|-----------------||
BREAK (2:39)
Chorus 3 (3:10)
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|-2--2-0--0-7--7-6-|-6------4--4-6--|-6--4-6-4-6----||
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|--------------------|---4--4------6--|-6--4-6-4-6----||
|-2--2-0--0-7--7-7-6-|-6------4--4----|---------------||
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|-2--2-0--4-6-7--4-7-6-|-6-7-----4--4----|---------------||
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|----------------------|-----4--4-----6--|-6--4-6-4-6----|---------||
|-2--2-0--4-6-7--4-7-6-|-6-7-----4--4----|---------------|-2-------||
| Bass Tabs | |
| Title | Il Volo |
| Artist | Zucchero |
| Tablature Type | ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID | Kop3cUVd2qQ |
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).
