[Verse 1]
G|----------------------------------| x4
D|---------10h12-10-8---------------|
A|-----8-------------8------6-7-8---|
E|-6-6---9-------------8--8-------1-|
[Verse 2]
G|-------------------------------| x4
D|-----------------------1-3-----|
A|-1-1-----------1-3-3-----------|
E|---------------------------1---|
[Verse 3]
G|---------8-8-6-----------------|
D|-----3-----------------1-3-----|
A|-1-1---4-------1-3-3-3---------|
E|---------------------------1---|
[Verse 1]
G|---------5-3-1-----------------| x12
D|-----3-----------------1-3-----|
A|-1-1---4-------1-3-3-3---------|
E|---------------------------1---|
[Verse 2]
G|-------------------------------| x4
D|-----------------------1-3-----|
A|-1-1-----------1-3-3-----------|
E|---------------------------1---|
[Verse 1]
G|---------5-3-1-----------------| x12
D|-----3-----------------1-3-----|
A|-1-1---4-------1-3-3-3---------|
E|---------------------------1---|
[Verse 2]
G|-------------------------------| x4
D|-----------------------1-3-----|
A|-1-1-----------1-3-3-----------|
E|---------------------------1---|
[Verse 1]
G|---------5-3-1-----------------| x8
D|-----3-----------------1-3-----|
A|-1-1---4-------1-3-3-3---------|
E|---------------------------1---|
[Verse 2]
G|-------------------------------| x4
D|-----------------------1-3-----|
A|-1-1-----------1-3-3-----------|
E|---------------------------1---|
[Verse 1]
G|---------5-3-1-----------------| x5
D|-----3-----------------1-3-----|
A|-1-1---4-------1-3-3-3---------|
E|---------------------------1---|
[Verse 3]
G|---------8-8-6-----------------|
D|-----3-----------------1-3-----|
A|-1-1---4-------1-3-3-3---------|
E|---------------------------1---|
[Outro]
[Verse 1]
G|---------5-3-1-----------------| x5
D|-----3-----------------1-3-----|
A|-1-1---4-------1-3-3-3---------|
E|---------------------------1---|
(The song fades out on the last two repetitions of "Verse 1".)
| Bass Tabs | |
| Title | Ma Quale Idea |
| Artist | Pino D’Angio |
| Tablature Type | ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID | hg9gvz5n614 |
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).
