Bass guitar tabs

marc_howarth · 28 May 2006 at 12:59

hi there, i've just looked at some bass guitar tabs online and have been trying out a few but none of them have explained what p, h, and r stand for

hopefully one you shuld be able to shed some light but please bare in mind i'm new to guitar playing so a dummies guide would be nice

thanks

marc

m3csl2004 · 28 May 2006 at 13:24

p = pull off
h = hammer on
r = not the slightest

edit: unless it means let ring?

lee87 · 28 May 2006 at 14:11

This is for guitar, I assume it's the same for bass.

r= release bend

Phalanx · 28 May 2006 at 14:41

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marc_howarth · 28 May 2006 at 21:32

thanks for the replies but what do you actually do when you "hammer on" or "pull off"

Phalanx said:
Get Guitar Pro, really good for learning songs

thanks i'll try that one out

drunknmunky · 28 May 2006 at 21:35

hammer-ons = http://guitar.about.com/library/weekly/aa020601d.htm

pull-offs= http://guitar.about.com/library/weekly/aa020601e.htm

(for guitar but same technique I'm guessing)

marc_howarth · 28 May 2006 at 23:25

wow thanks for those links, that website looks awsome, may finally master this tab now