A free bass tab maker that stays out of your way

Bass Tab Creator lets you write bass tab by clicking the notes on a fretboard instead of typing dashes by hand. It's free, there's no account to make, and there are no ads.

It's a one-person side project. If it saved you some time, you can buy me a coffee ☕

What you can do with it

• Write tab by clicking the neck Frets 0–24 on 4, 5 or 6-string bass, in standard, drop and down tunings.
• Every common technique Hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides, bends, vibrato, slap and pop, palm mutes, dead notes, ghost notes and harmonics.
• Chords, bars, sections and repeats Stack notes into double stops, add bar lines, label your verse and chorus, and mark repeats like x4.
• Edit anywhere Click any spot in the tab to insert or delete there, with undo and redo.
• Hear it back Press Play to hear the tab at your tempo and catch wrong notes.
• Learn while you write Highlight a scale on the neck, show note names, or mirror the neck if you play left-handed.
• Share it your way Copy as plain text for forums and Discord, send a link, or export a PNG or multi-page PDF.
• Bring tabs in Paste a text tab from anywhere and keep editing it. Keep as many tabs as you like in My tabs.

Frequently asked questions

Is it free?

Yes. Every feature is free, with no ads and nothing to upgrade to.

Do I need an account?

No. Open the page and start writing. Your tabs are saved in your browser, on this device.

Does it work for 5-string and 6-string bass?

Yes. Pick 4, 5 or 6 strings in the Tuning menu, including drop D, drop C, D standard, half step down and drop A. Notes move to the right strings when you switch.

How do I share a tab?

Use Copy text to paste it into a forum, Reddit or Discord, or Share to get a link that opens a copy of your tab. You can also export a PNG or a multi-page PDF.

Can I edit a tab I found somewhere else?

Yes. Click Import and paste the text tab. Section names, repeats like x4, and run-together notes like 5h7 are picked up automatically.

Where are my tabs stored?

Only in your browser. Clearing your browser data deletes them, so use Share or Copy text to keep a backup. The site counts visits anonymously and has no accounts.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. The fretboard scrolls sideways and the editing buttons sit at the bottom of the screen. It's roomier on a computer, though.

Is there a guitar version?

No. It's made for bass only, so the tunings, techniques and playback are all tuned for bass.