Muse : Animals — from The 2nd Law (2012)

Tuning : eadg
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intro:
g|———————————————————————————————————|———————————————————————————————————|
d|———————————————————————————————————|———————————————————————————————————|
a|———————————————————————————————————|———————————————————————————————————|
e|———————————————————————————————————|———————————————————————————————————|
 |< This is blank. =P
       It sounds like finger—tapping but i haven't figured it out yet,
       I am pretty sure it's a five string bass >
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main:
g|————————————————————————|——————————————————————|——————————————————|—————————————————————|
d|—13—13—13—13—13h15p13—12|11—11—11—11—11h13p11——|———————————6h8p6—5|———————————————11—12—|
a|————————————————————————|————————————————————13|11—11—11—11———————|9—9—9—9—9/11—13——————|
e|————————————————————————|——————————————————————|——————————————————|—————————————————————|
  < Keep this liquid, from the deep, alien fingers. >
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{main x2}

Animal, you're an animal  Don't take anything less
Out of control, you're out of control Strike those in distress
{main x4}

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slow descent:

Analyse,                    Advertise,
g|————————————|————————————|————————————|————————————|
d|6*6—6,6,6,6—|5*5—5,5,5,5—|4*4—4,4,4,4—|3*3 3,3,3,3—|
a|————————————|————————————|————————————|————————————|
e|————————————|————————————|————————————|————————————|

Expand
g|————————————|————————————|————————————|————————————|
d|————————————|————————————|————————————|————————————|
a|4*4—4,4,4,4—|2*2—2,2,2,2—|————————————|————————————|
e|————————————|————————————|5*5—5,5,5,5—|4*4—4,4,4,4—|

Bend           more         rules 
g|————————————|————————————|————————————|————————————|
d|4*4—4,4,4,4—|3*3—3,3,3,3—|1*1—1,1,1,1—|————————————|
a|————————————|————————————|————————————|4*4—4,4,4,4—|
e|————————————|————————————|————————————|————————————|

And buy        yourself     an island
g|————————————|————————————|————————————|————————————|—————————————|
d|9*9*9,9,9,9—|————————————|————————————|————————————|—————————————|
a|————————————|————————————|1*1*1,1,1,1—|1*1*1,1,1,1—|/8*8*8,8,8,8—|
e|————————————|4*4*4,4,4,4—|————————————|————————————|—————————————|

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{main x2}

Animals, we're animals Buy when blood is on the street
Out of control, we're out of control Crush those who beg at your feet
{main x4}

Analyse, Franchise, Spread out
Kill the competition And buy yourself an ocean
{slow descent}

into solo:
g|——————8————6———————————||
d|———————————————9———: x4|| Note : when you see {into solo} further down, play this.
a|—6,6,6——6,6——6———6—:   ||
e|———————————————————————||

{main x2}

Amortise, Downsize, Lay off
Kill yourself Come on and do us all a favour
{slow descent}

{into solo}

{into solo} x4 
Note: it's the same form but give it a little spread and put the heavy on.

(Wall street trading floor sample)

This is not exact but pretty close, I may be missing a connecting note
here and there.
Please post corrections and comments in comments section.

Tabbed by [email protected]

About Muse

The Muses (Ancient Greek ?? ??????, hai mo?sai : perhaps from the o-grade of the Proto-Indo-European root *men- "think") in Greek mythology, poetry, and literature are the goddesses or spirits who inspire the creation of literature and the arts. They were considered the source of the knowledge, related orally for centuries in the ancient culture, that was contained in poetic lyrics and myths.

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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