<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe musical notes associated with bass tabs are signified by fret numerals. The smallest fret number is 0 and the largest is 24 on a bass guitar having 24 frets. Majority of the basses have fret settings ranging between 20 and 24.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
G———6——6————–<\/p>\n\n\n\n
D——-5——–4——-4——-<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A——3——-2——–3———–<\/p>\n\n\n\n
E——-2——2——1————–<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the above tablature, you start with playing two successive 2nd<\/sup> frets followed by the 1st<\/sup> fret on the E string. Next, you pluck the 3rd<\/sup> fret on the A string succeeded by popping the 2nd<\/sup> fret and then the 3rd<\/sup> fret again. You complete the tablature by thumping the 6th<\/sup> fret of the G string.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe bar markings on bass tabs are indicated by vertical hyphens identical to those used for standard notations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Bass Tab Rhythms<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nMore often than not, you\u2019ll not find indications for rhythms on bass tablatures except the arrangement of the musical notations. This implies that you\u2019ll have to carry out trial and error several times by listening to your recordings and fine tuning the compositions on your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, you\u2019ll see markings for rhythm just below the fret number counts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Other Markings on Bass Tabs<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nYou\u2019ll also come across various other icons or signs that all have to do with the manner in which notes should be played. However, there is no standardized set of markings and the same varies from one bass tablature to another. You\u2019ll usually spot these markings atop the tablature pattern. Given below are some of the most common bass tab signs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The markings on strings:-<\/p>\n\n\n\n