INTRO:
starts at 00:05
G|-------7-----5-------7-\-2-----|
D|----5----------------------0---|
A|--------5/6--------------------|
E|-------------------6-----------|
...and there's a little addition at the 4th round
G|-------7-----5-----7--7/8-7----|
D|----5-----------------------8--|
A|--------5/6--------5-----------|
E|-------------------------------|
...than a (let's call it) main melody
G|-------7-----5-------7-\-2-----|
D|----5----------------------0---| x8
A|--------5/6--------------------|
E|-------------------6-----------|
...variation 1, starts at 1:02,(to be easier to understand, you should actually play
first 3 tones D5, A8, D7, and than just add a 'main melody'. Tact duration of those first 3
tones equals tact duration of 'main melody)
G|----------------7-----5-------7-\-2-----|
D|--5----7------5---------------------0---|
A|-----8-----------5/6--------------------|
E|----------------------------6-----------|
G|----------------7-----5-----7--7/8-7----|
D|--5----7------5----------------------8--|
A|-----8-----------5/6--------5-----------|
E|----------------------------------------|
...main melody (1:21)
G|-------7-----5-------7-\-2-----|
D|----5----------------------0---| x4
A|--------5/6--------------------|
E|-------------------6-----------|
...variation 1 again (1:41)
G|----------------7-----5-------7-\-2-----|
D|--5----7------5---------------------0---|
A|-----8-----------5/6--------------------|
E|----------------------------6-----------|
G|----------------7-----5-----7--7/8-7----|
D|--5----7------5----------------------8--|
A|-----8-----------5/6--------5-----------|
E|----------------------------------------|
... 2:00 PAUSE
... 2:29 Variation 2
G|--------5--8------------------|
D|--5--8-----------5------------| x2
A|------------------------------|
E|-----------------------1--3---|
... back to main melody, (2:48)
G|-------7-----5-------7-\-2-----|
D|----5----------------------0---| x4
A|--------5/6--------------------|
E|-------------------6-----------|
...than Variation 1 again, starts at 3:07
G|---------------7-----5--------7-\-2-----|
D|--5----7------5---------------------0---|
A|-----8-----------5/6--------------------|
E|----------------------------6-----------|
x2
G|----------------7-----5-----7--7/8-7----|
D|--5----7------5----------------------8--|
A|-----8-----------5/6--------5-----------|
E|----------------------------------------|
...3:45 play combination of main melody and variation 1
(first two rounds of MM, and last two rounds of V1),
- main melody x2
G|-------7-----5-------7-\-2-----|
D|----5----------------------0---| x2
A|--------5/6--------------------|
E|-------------------6-----------|
- plus ending of variation 1
G|----------------7-----5-----7--7/8-7----|
D|--5----7------5----------------------8--|
A|-----8-----------5/6--------5-----------|
E|----------------------------------------|
...4:25 - END (Practice and enjoy, it's actually a beautiful bass line)
************************************
| / Slide up
| \ Slide down
************************************
Bass Tabs | |
Title | Walk In The Sky |
Artist | Bonobo |
Tablature Type | ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID | JiqC4v3METs |
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).