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Intermediate bass guitar tabs for "Take A Little Ride" by Jason Aldean, in D major at about 81 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Bass Guitar Tabs for "Take A Little Ride" by Jason Aldean

Preview of the intermediate bass guitar tab arrangement for “Take A Little Ride” by Jason Aldean.

Take A Little Ride
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

Genrecountry · country rock · pop rock
Moodupbeat · energetic · feel‑good
SignatureChevy ride, backroad, radio, sweet tan little thing
D major
Key
81
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

D
E
G
A
Em
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre‑ChorusChorusVersePre‑ChorusChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

drums
steady, driving rock beat
electric guitars
bright, rhythmic strumming and melodic fills
bass guitar
solid, foundational low end
lead vocals
male, clear, slightly twangy, confident, melodic, storytelling style
electric piano
warm, supportive chordal texture
synth pads
subtle, atmospheric background layer
Album & artist
ALBUM

Night Train (2012)

Night Train followed up the massive success of My Kinda Party with a similar mix of rowdy anthems and slower ballads. Singles like 'Take a Little Ride' and 'The Only Way I Know' (featuring Luke Bryan and Eric Church) kept Aldean firmly at the top of the country charts.

All of Night Train
Artist

Jason Aldean

Jason Aldean is a country singer from Macon, Georgia who has recorded for Broken Bow Records (now BBR Music Group) since 2005. His music sits at the harder, rock-leaning edge of mainstream country, and he has placed dozens of singles at the top of the Billboard country charts over his career. He is one of the best-selling country acts of the 21st century, with well over 20 million albums sold.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Take A Little Ride" in?

"Take A Little Ride" by Jason Aldean is in D major.

What is the tempo of "Take A Little Ride"?

"Take A Little Ride" plays at around 81 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Take A Little Ride"?

The core progression is D, E, G, A, and Em, built around the D major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Take A Little Ride"?

The recording features drums, electric guitars, bass guitar, electric piano, synth pads, and lead vocals.

Can I get "Take A Little Ride" bass guitar tabs?

Yes. This is the intermediate bass guitar tabs arrangement of "Take A Little Ride" by Jason Aldean, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Take A Little Ride" bass guitar tabs easy to play?

"Take A Little Ride" bass guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 81 BPM in D major with 5 core chords, the part stays friendly for newer players. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.

Is there an easy, beginner version of "Take A Little Ride" bass guitar tabs?

Yes. The beginner bass guitar tabs for "Take A Little Ride" 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 "Take A Little Ride" on?

"Take A Little Ride" appears on Night Train (2012).

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