Joni Lawler lawler@willinet.net
White Zombie BASS TAB (THUNDERKISS '65)
THUNDERKISS '65--- TABBED BY JONI LAWLER
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INTRO...(GUITAR STARTS OFF THEN COME IN)
G|-----------------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------------|
A|2--1-------------------------------------------|
E|-3--2--0-0-00-00-0--00-00-0-00-00-0-00-00-0-00-|
G|--------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------2--1-|
E|00-0-00-00-0-00-00-0-00-00-6-0-6--3--2|
Verses 1&2:
G|-------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------|
A|-----------------------------2---1---|X4
E|0--0--00-00-0--00-00-0-00--0---3---2-|
1st & 2nd Chorus:
G|----------------------------|
D|----------------------------|X4
A|---7----5-6-7---7-----------|
E|-0---0--------0---0---5-0-3-|
go back to verse and play to here again
Bridge1:
(Voiceover)
G|-----------------------------|
D|-----------------------------|
A|----3----6-5--3--------------|
E|-5----0---------3-5-5-3--4-3-|
G|---------------------------|
D|---------------------------|
A|---------------------------|
E|-2--2-2-2--2-1--1-1--1--0--|
CONTINUED BRIDGE AFTER DRUM BUILD UP(guitar lead)
G|--------------------------------------|}
D|--------------------------------------|}
A|------7-------5-7-----8---8-7---------|}
E|-0-0----0-5-7-----0-0---0-----8-7-----|}
}-----X2
G|---------------------------------| }
D|---------------------------------| }
A|-----7-------5-7-----8-----------| }
E|-0-0---0-5-7-----0-0---0-0-5-0-3-| }Third Verse:
G|--------------------|}----|------------------|
D|--------------------|}X3 |------------------|
A|--------------------|} |------------------| repeat entire line
E|-0--0--3--0-0-0h3-5-|}----|-0--0--3--0-3-2-1-|Last Bridge
G|--------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------------|
A|------7-------5-7-----8---8-7---------|
E|-0-0----0-5-7-----0-0---0-----8-7-----|
G|---------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------|
A|-----7-------5-7-----8-----------|
E|-0-0---0-5-7-----0-0---0-0-5-0-3-|
G|-------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------|
A|-------------------------------------|
E|-0-3-0-2-0-1-0-6-0-5-0-3-0-3-0-2-0-1-|Last Verse
G|------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------|
A|----------------------------2---1---|X4
E|0--0--00-00-0--00-00-0-0--0---3---2-|
Last Chorus
G|----------------------------|
D|----------------------------|
A|---7----5-6-7---7-----------|X4
E|-0---0--------0---0---5-0-3-|
Outro:
G|------------------------------|
D|------------------------------|X3
A|------------------------------|
E|-2--2--2-2-2-1--1-1-1-1-1-1-1-|
G|-------------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------------------|
A|-------------------------------------------|
E|-2--2--2-2-2-1h2p1h2p1h2p1h2p1h2p1h2p1h2p1h|
Bass Tabs | |
Title | Thunder Kiss ’65 |
Artist | White Zombie |
Tablature Type | ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID | yPNFVj-pISU |
Interactive Bass Tab Guide
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Use these buttons to control the digital tab player.
Symbol | Function |
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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).