From the album _Post_

This song is played on an acoustic standup bass, but if you don't play upright,
here is the tab for the notes you would play on a bass guitar.

INTRO (play SUBTLY in waltz—like rhythm)

G——————————————————————
D———13——12——10—————————
A——————————————11h13———
E——————————————————————

VERSE (same pattern, stay subtle)                    (pick more aggressively here)

G————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D———13——15—17——16——15——14——15——————15——14——15————————————————————
A——————————————————————————————13——————————————13————————————6———
E——————————————————————————————————————————————————————6—6—6—————

CHORUS

G————————————————————————————————————————3———————————————————————————————
D—————————————1———————0—1——1—1—3—3—————1———1—————————————————————————————
A———————1—1—3———3——3———————————————1—1——————————————————————0——0—0—0—1———
E———4—4——————————————————————————————————————1—1——3—3——4—4———————————————

That's all, listen to the song, my timing spaces aren't always perfect.
Have fun!

About Bjork

Björk Guðmundsdóttir [?pjr?k ?kv?ðm?nts?to?ht?r] (help·info) (born 21 November 1965), known as Björk, is an Icelandic singer-songwriter, composer, actress and music producer, whose work includes three albums as lead singer of the alternative rock band the Sugarcubes, seven solo albums, and two film soundtracks, contributing to countless others including the 1994 film Léon, in which "Venus as a Boy" was featured.

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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