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Intermediate bass guitar tabs for "Bad Guy" by Eminem, in A minor at about 81 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Bass Guitar Tabs for "Bad Guy" by Eminem

Preview of the intermediate bass guitar tab arrangement for “Bad Guy” by Eminem.

Bad Guy
Bass Guitar Tabs

Tab notationFretboard tab

The bass guitar part reads as a fretboard tab, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrehiphop · rap · trap
Moodaggressive · dark · vengeful
SignatureEminem’s revenge anthem, raw and confrontational
A minor
Key
81
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

Fmaj7
Em7
Am
C
Dm
Em
G
F
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre-ChorusChorusVersePre-ChorusChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

drum machine
punchy, syncopated trap beat with crisp hi-hats and booming 808 kicks
808 bass
deep, resonant sub-bass that underpins every section
vocals
male rap delivery, aggressive and confrontational, with a gritty timbre and heavy use of reverb and delay on the hook
synth pads
dark, atmospheric pads that fill the background with a moody texture
synth lead
sharp, melodic synth lines that cut through the mix, especially in the choruses
Album & artist
ALBUM

The Marshall Mathers LP 2 (2013)

His eighth studio album, released as a sequel to his 2000 landmark record, it runs 78 minutes and covers a wide range of styles and subjects, from the Rihanna-assisted single 'The Monster' to the rapid-fire 'Rap God'. The record revisits characters and themes from the original while also pulling in newer production approaches.

All of The Marshall Mathers LP 2
Artist

Eminem

Eminem, born Marshall Mathers in 1972 in St. Joseph, Missouri, is a rapper and producer from Detroit. He built his reputation on technically demanding verses, sharp wordplay, and an alter ego called Slim Shady, and went on to become one of the best-selling artists in hip-hop history. His work spans hardcore rap and Midwest rap, often dealing with personal struggle, sharp social commentary, and dark humor.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Bad Guy" in?

"Bad Guy" by Eminem is in A minor.

What is the tempo of "Bad Guy"?

"Bad Guy" plays at around 81 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Bad Guy"?

The core progression is Fmaj7, Em7, Am, C, Dm, and Em, built around the A minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "Bad Guy"?

The recording features drum machine, 808 bass, synth pads, synth lead, and vocals.

Can I get "Bad Guy" bass guitar tabs?

Yes. This is the intermediate bass guitar tabs arrangement of "Bad Guy" by Eminem, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Bad Guy" bass guitar tabs easy to play?

"Bad Guy" bass guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 81 BPM in A minor with 16 chords to navigate, the part sits at a comfortable intermediate level. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.

Is there an easy, beginner version of "Bad Guy" bass guitar tabs?

Yes. The beginner bass guitar tabs for "Bad Guy" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.

What album is "Bad Guy" on?

"Bad Guy" appears on The Marshall Mathers LP 2 (2013).

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