[Intro] (x2)
G|-----------------|
D|-3---------------|
A|-------3---------|
E|-----------------|
[Main Part]
Loop (Play till Bass Solo)
G|---------------------------|-------------------------|
D|---------------------------|-------3-----------------|
A|-3--------3---------3------|-------------------3-----|
E|----------------3-5----5-3-|-1----------/3--5-----5--|
[Bass Solo]
G|----/14-12-----------------------------/14-12---------------------|
D|-/14------15------12-10--8-10h12-10-/14------15------12-10--------|
A|------------15--12----10-----------------------15--12----10-------|
E|--------------13--------8------------------------13--------8-8-8--|
[Main Part]
Loop (Play till end)
G|---------------------------|-------------------------|
D|---------------------------|-------3-----------------|
A|-3--------3---------3------|-------------------3-----|
E|----------------3-5----5-3-|-1----------/3--5-----5--|
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| / Slide up
| h Hammer-on
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Bass Tabs | |
Title | I’ll Take You There |
Artist | The Staple Singers |
Tablature Type | ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID | IhHBr7nMMio |
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).