[Verse 1]
wait for guitar to play intro riff twice before coming in
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-----------------5--5--5--5--5--5--5-----------------6--6--6--6--6--6--6---|
E|--6--6--6--6--6-----------------------3--3--3--3--3------------------------|
X6
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-----------------5--5--5--5--5--5--5--6--6--6--6--6--6--6--6--6--6--6--6---|
E|--6--6--6--6--6------------------------------------------------------------|
[Verse 2]
wait for guitar to play intro riff twice before coming in
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-----------------5--5--5--5--5--5--5-----------------6--6--6--6--6--6--6---|
E|--6--6--6--6--6-----------------------3--3--3--3--3------------------------|
X2
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-----------------5--5--5--5--5--5--5--6--6--6--6--6--6--6--6--6--6--6--6---|
E|--6--6--6--6--6------------------------------------------------------------|
[Bridge 1]
G|-----------------------|
D|-----------------------| X10
A|--6--5--3--------------|
E|-----------6--3--------|
[Bridge 2]
G|-----------------------|
D|-----------------------| X8
A|--6--5--3--------------|
E|-----------6--3--------|
G|-------------|
D|-------------| X5
A|--6--6--6--6-|
E|-------------|
[Bridge 3]
G|-------------|
D|-------------| X7
A|--6--6--6--6-|
E|-------------|
[Outro]
G|-----------------------|
D|-----------------------| X7
A|--6--5--3--------------|
E|-----------6--3--------|
Bass Tabs | |
Title | Poor Boxer Shorts |
Artist | Mom Jeans. |
Tablature Type | ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID | ktzSuPR-mB8 |
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).