My first attempt at tabbing... please forgive me! I have summarised the main parts for
the song (there may some bits missing, short variations and some of the timing might be off).
Intro:
G -------------------------------------------------|
D -------------------------------------------------|
A 00-0-0-000-0-0-000-0-0-000-0-0-000-0-0-000-0-0-3-|
E -------------------------------------------------|
Verse part 1:
G -------------------------------------------------------------------|
D -------------------------------------------------------------------|
A 5-535-345-5--------------------3-5535-345-3-3--------------------3-|
E ------------1-1-5-535-345-34535--------------3-5-5-535-345-34535---|
Verse part 2 (end):
G -------------------------------------------|
D -------------------------------------------|
A 7-757-567-7--------------------3-5-535-345-|
E ------------3-3-5-535-345-5-535------------|
?Chorus:
G ------------------|
D --0235----3-2-0---|
A 3---------------3-|
E ------------------|
End:
G -------------------------------|
D --0235-----3-2-0-3-2-0-3-2-0---|
A 3----------------------------3-|
E -------------------------------|
| Bass Tabs | |
| Title | Love Is The Drug |
| Artist | Roxy Music |
| Tablature Type | ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID | 0n3OepDn5GU |
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).
