SBand:Incubus
Song:Shaft
Tabbed by: A Dub
Guitar intro
Intro (pop these notes)
G--7~-|-------------------7~--|
D--5~-|-------------------5~--|
A-----|--5h7-7/8---5h7-77-----|x8
E-----|-----------------------|
Chorus
x3 x1
G-------------------|---------------------------------------------------|
D-------------------|---------------------------------------------------|
A-------------------|---------------------------------------------------|
E--0~-0h1-0h1-0h1---|-0~-0h1/33-/-666-----------------------------------| x2
Verse
G---------------------------7~--|
D---------------------------5~--|
A-------------------------------| x4
E-0~-1-1-00--0~-xx-0h1p0-x------|
G------------------------|
D------------------------|
A------------------------| x1
E-0~-0h1-0h1-0h1--0h1p0--|
Verse x4
Chorus x2
G---------------------|
D---------------------|
A---------------------|x1
E-000-000-000-000-----|
G-------------|
D-------------|
A-----5h7777--|x4
E-000---------|
G-----------7~-----------7~--------------------------------------------|
D-----------5~-----------5~----------5h7775--------------5h77788-------|
A----5h7777-------5h7777-------5h7777-------57----5h7777--------7-7h8--|x1
E-000----------000----------000----------------------------------------|
G----------------7~-----------------------|
D----------------5~-------------5-5-------|
A--5h7777-5h7777----5h7777-5h777-7-7-5h7--|x1
E-----------------------------------------|
G----------------7~-----------------------|
D----------------5~-----------------------|
A--5h7777-5h77-0----5h7777-5h77-0-8-8-----|x11
E-----------------------------------------|
Chorus x4
End with
G---7~--------|
D---5~--------|
A-------------|
E-------------|
Bass Tabs | |
Title | Shaft |
Artist | Incubus |
Tablature Type | ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID | CJEjJELC1tI |
Interactive Bass Tab Guide
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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).