G---9p7----7------7------9---|
D--------9----9-9----9-------|
A-7------------------------7-|
E----------------------------| x2
^
G---99p7----7----7----9---|
D--------9----9----9------|
A-7--------------------7--|
E-------------------------| x4
^
G---9p7----7----7----9---|
D--------9----9----9-----|
A-7--------------------7-|
E------------------------| x2
^
G---x9p7---7------7----9-------|
D-------9----x-9-----9---------|
A-7---------------------7------|
E------------------------------| x2
^
G---9p7----7----7----9---|
D--------9----9----9-----|
A-7--------------------7-|
E------------------------| x2
G-------------------------------------------|
D-------------------------------------------|
A-6-6--1-1-/-6-6-------6-6--1-1---DRUMS-----|
E-------------------6~----------------------|
^
G---9p7----7-----7----9---|
D--------9---9-9----9-----|
A-7---------------------7-|
E-------------------------|
^
G---xxx---7------7----9--------|
D-------9----x-9-----9---------|
A-7---------------------7------|
E------------------------------| x3
^
G---9p7---7------7------9---|
D-------9----9-9---9-9------|
A-7-----------------------7-|
E---------------------------|
^
G---xxx---7------7-----9---|
D-------9----x-9-----9-----|
A-7---------------------7--|
E--------------------------|
^
G---xxx---7/----7-----9-----|
D-------9----x-9-----9------|
A-7---------------------7---|
E---------------------------|
^
G---xxx---7/----7/---9--------|
D-------9----x-9-----9--------|
A-7---------------------7-----|
E-----------------------------| x2
G---xxx-xxx-9-7-9-7---------------|
D-------------------9-7-----------|
A-7---------------------9-7-----7-|
E---------------------------9-7---|
^
G---xxx---7/----7/---9--------|
D-------9----x-9-----9--------|
A-7---------------------7-----|
E-----------------------------| x2
Bass Tabs | |
Title | Tippi Toes |
Artist | Primus |
Tablature Type | ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID | EIWfm_slEcc |
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).