Majors And Minors 3 Easy Steps To Pro. Bass Tabs - Bass Lessons @ BigBassTabs.com


major chords and minor chords. I will teach you how to play major 
chords anywere on the bass and this will teach you to play minor 
chords anywere on the bass. It is quite simple. first you allready 
know your major & Minor scales. for exsample....the G major 
and minor scales.

G:|—————————————————|———————————————9—11—12—|<——(ten, eleven, and twelf not 10 11 12)
D:|———————————2—4—5—|———————9—10—12—————————|<——————G major scale
A:|—————2—3—5———————|—10—12—————————————————|
E:|—3—5—————————————|———————————————————————|
    2 4 1 2 4 1 3 4   2  4  1 2  4  1 3  4  <———(fingers used)
G:|—————————————————|———————————————————10—12—|
D:|—————————————3—5—|——————————10—12—13———————|<—————G Minor Scale
A:|———————3—5—6—————|—10—12—13————————————————|
E:|—3—5—6———————————|—————————————————————————|
    1 3 4 1 3 4 1 3   1  3  4  1  3  4  1  3

Now that you know the Major and minor notes in the M & m scale these 
notes can be played together in any fashion you like. but the 
rule is you have to stay within the scale.

for exsample I am playing a song in G major. I run across a major 
chord(G for exsample)
I can play any of the notes in that scale(IT'S BETTER TO PLAY A 
RIFF THEN PLAY ROOT NOTES) The same goes for minor chords.

Now that you know that you can play these chords.(Major and minor) 
you can play these chords anywere on the neck.

G:|—11———9————8———7———6——|
D:|—12———10———9———8———7——|<——————(Major)
A:|—12———10———9———8———7——|
E:|——————————————————————|
    2nd finger on A, 3rd finger on D, 1st finger on G.

G:|——10———8————6———4———2—|
D:|——12———10———8———6———4—|<——————(minor)
A:|——12———10———8———6———4—|
E:|——————————————————————|
    2nd finger on A, 3rd finger on D, 1st finger on G.

How to Read Bass Tabs

Bass tablature (tabs) is an easy way to learn songs without needing to read traditional sheet music. Here’s a quick guide to understanding the symbols and techniques commonly found in tabs:

1. The Basics

Strings and Frets:
Each line in a tab represents a string on your bass:
- The top line is the highest-pitched string (G on a 4-string bass).
- The bottom line is the lowest-pitched string (E on a 4-string bass).
Numbers on the lines indicate which fret to press. For example:
```
G|-------------------|
D|-------------------|
A|---3---------------|
E|-------------------|
            
```
This means you play the 3rd fret on the A string.

2. Common Techniques

Hammer-On (h):
Play the first note by picking it, then press down on a higher fret with another finger without picking again.
```
G|-------------------|
D|-------5h7---------|
            
```
Pull-Off (p):
Pluck a note and then "pull off" your finger to let a lower fret ring.
```
G|-------------------|
D|-------7p5---------|
            
```
Slide (/ or \):
Move your finger up (/) or down (\) the fretboard while maintaining pressure.
```
G|-------------------|
D|-------5/7---------|
            
```

3. Advanced Techniques

Bend (b): Push the string up or down to raise the pitch. Example: G|-------7b9---------|
Vibrato (~): Shake the string slightly after playing a note to create a vibrating sound. Example: G|-------7~----------|
Muted Notes (x): Rest your finger lightly on the string without pressing a fret and pluck for a percussive "click" sound.

4. Rhythm and Timing

Tabs don’t always indicate timing, so listen to the song while reading the tab. Wider spaces between numbers mean longer pauses, while closer numbers indicate quicker notes.

5. Slap and Pop

Slap (s): Strike the string with the side of your thumb for a percussive sound.
Pop (p): Pull the string away from the fretboard and let it snap back.

Practice Makes Perfect

Tabs are a great tool to learn songs, but mastering the techniques takes practice. Listen carefully to the original track and play along to lock in the rhythm. Don’t rush — smooth, accurate playing is more important than speed. Happy jamming! 🎸

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