Intro:
G---------------------------------------------|
D---------------------------------------------|
A---------------------------------------------|
E-12-1414---------12-1414-12-1414-------------| x4
B--------1515-1515---------------1515-15\0----|
Chorus:
G---------------------------------|
D---------------------------------|
A---------------------------------|
E-0h22-----0h22-0h22-----22222\55-|x4
B-----33-33---------33-33---------|
(Intro)
Prechorus:
G-------------------------------------------------------------------|
D-------------------------------------------------------------------|
A-------------5-7--------------------------------------------555----|
E-5-55-55-5-7-----5--55-5-55-5-0h2--3-33-33-3-3322-2-2-2-2-0-----00-|
B-------------------------------------------------------------------|
G--------------------------------------------------------------------|
D--------------------------------------------------------------------|
A------------5-7\12-12-1212-1212-------------------------------------|
E-5-55-55-5-7-------------------12\-3-33-33-3-3322-2-2-2-2-22222222--|
B--------------------------------------------------------------------|
(Chorus)
(Intro)
(Prechorus)
(Chorus x3)
Chorus into bridge (played once):
G--------------------------------------|
D--------------------------------------|
A------------------------------0-3-5-0-|
E-0h22-----0h22-0h22-----0h222---------|
B-----33-33---------33-33--------------|
Bridge:
G-------------------------------------------------------|
D---------------------------------------------7-77-777--|
A-5-5-x3-3-3-3-3-3-x3-3-3-3-3-5-5-x3-3-3-3-3-3----------|
E-------------------------------------------------------| x3
B-------------------------------------------------------|
(Prechorus)
(Chorus x3)
Final Chorus (played once):
G-----------------------------------------|
D-----------------------------------------|
A-----------------------------------------|
E-0h22-----0h22-0h22-------0h222-55-7777~-|
B-----33-33---------33--33----------------|
Bass Tabs | |
Title | Nice To Know You |
Artist | Incubus |
Tablature Type | ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID | Qf_7mEPMIAc |
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).