Song — Space Dementia
Artist — Muse
Tabber — Zeidrich
*Note — You will probably find that the octave part of this song is very high,
this is so to avoid dramaic re—tuning i.e. Dropped B or sumthin, so this is
kinda an easier way, but if u feel like playing it down then feel free*
Piano intro, come in when the drums come in: (crescendo on the low E)
G|————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D|—————————————————————————————————————9 x16——11 x16——12 x16——13 x16——|
A|———————7 x32——9 x32——10 x32——12 x32—————————————————————————————————|
E|—0 x32——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
Repeat all that for the 2nd verse. Then when theres a kinda synth bit
(which sounds a bit like new born) on piano, do this:
G|———9———9———8———8———7———7———6———6———5———5———4———4——|
D|——————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A|—7———7———6———6———5———5———4———4———3———3———2———2————|
E|——————————————————————————————————————————————————|
G|———9———10——12——13——14——16——17——18———7———9———10——11——12——14——15——17—|
D|———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A|—7———8———10——11——12——14——15——16———5———7———8———9———10——12——13——15———|
E|———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
G|———5———7———8———9———10——9———7———6———4———6———7———8———9———9———9———9—|
D|—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A|—3———5———6———7———8———7———5———4———2———4———5———6———7———7———7———7———|
E|—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
G|——10——10——10——10——10——10——10——10———16——16———16——16—|  **
D|————10——————10——————11——————11———————16———————16———|
A|—8———————8———————8———————8———————14———————14———————|
E|———————————————————————————————————————————————————|
This bit isnt played on bass, but you can add it in for fun:
G|————|—4—2—0—————————————————————————————|
D|————|———————4—3—2—1—0———————————————————|
A|—14—|—————————————————4—3—2—1———————————|
E|————|—————————————————————————4—3—2—1—0—|
Then you go back to the beginning and do it all again but instead
of going to that bit just above, continue on from ** to this
G|———16——16——16——16——15——15——15——15—|
D|——————————————————————————————————|
A|—14——14——14——14——13——13——13——13———| x3
E|——————————————————————————————————|
G|———17——17——17——17——16——16——16——16——15——15——15——15——14——14——14——14—|
D|——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A|—15——15——15——15——14——14——14——14——13——13——13——13——12——12——12——12———|
E|——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
G|———14——14——14——14—|
D|——————————————————|
A|—12——12——12——12———|
E|——————————————————|
Let each note ring out here. listen for timing:
G|—————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D|—————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A|—3—————————————————————————2—————————3———2———————|
E|—————————0—————8———7—6———2———————0———————————0———|

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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Muse — Space Dementia bass tabs