[Intro]
G|----------------------------------------------------------|
D|---8-------8--------8-8-8-8--------6------6-6-------------|
A|-----------------------------6----------------------------|
E|----------------------------------------------------------|
[Bridge 1]
G|-----------------8-------6-------5----------|
D|--8-8-8-8-8-8-------------------------------|
A|--------------------------------------------|
E|--------------------------------------------|(x2)
[Bridge 2]
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|--8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8------8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8---------8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------------|(x1)
[Verse]
G|-------------------------------|
D|--8-8------6-------6------6----|(x6) (x2 intro, x4 verse)
A|-------6-8-----6-8----6-8------|
E|-------------------------------|
[Chorus]
after 2nd
G|--6--6-6-6-5-------------5-6-7---------------------------| |--------------------|
D|---------------6-6-6-6-6--------8--8-8-8-6-------------8-| |----8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-|
A|---------------------------------------------8-8-8-8-8---| |--------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------|(x2) |--------------------|
[Verse]
[Chorus]
[Bridge 1](x4)
[Bridge 2]
[Verse]
[Chorus]
[Outro]
G|--------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------------------|
A|-----------------6-------4-------3----------|
E|--6-6-6-6-6-6-------------------------------|repeat and fade
Bass Tabs | |
Title | Jumpin’ Jack Flash |
Artist | The Rolling Stones |
Tablature Type | ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID | G3dFpQzu54w |
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).