Intro
G-----------------------------|
D-3h5---3h5-------------------|
A------------3----------------|
E-----------------------------|
Verse
G---------------------------------------------------|
D-----------------------------------5-5-55-55- x 2-|
A-3-3-33-3/12-12-1212-127-7-77-77-------------------|
E---------------------------------------------------|
Break
G--------------8--9-10------------------------|
D---------------------------------------------| x 3
A-8-8-88-88-------------10-10-1010-1010-------|
E---------------------------------------------|
Chorus
G---------------------------------------------|
D-------------3-2-----------------------------| x 2
A--3-3-33-33------3--2-2-22-22----------------|
E---------------------------------------------|
Verse x 2
Break x 3
Chorus x 2
Bridge
G---------------------------------------------|
D----------------------------------0-0-00-00--| x 2
A--5-5-55-55--3-3-33-33--2-2-22-22------------|
E---------------------------------------------|
Bass Tabs | |
Title | Loving The Alien |
Artist | Velvet Revolver |
Tablature Type | ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID | 9TrHZNGKLr4 |
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).