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Radiohead — Fog bass tabs

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Song: Fog
Artist: Radiohead
Album: Knives Out single CD1
Tabbed By: Jason Lapointe (sellycell@hotmail.com)

Not many people may know this b—side, but it's a great song. Slide a lot
and let the notes ring. The structure is strange, you'll have to listen to
the track to nail it, but the rhythm is the same through the song, so it's not
that hard. Here goes...

G|—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D|—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
A|—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
E|—10——10——10—10——10——107——7——7—7——7——75——5——5—5——5——5—0h5——5——5—5——5——5—

G—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
A—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
E—0h3——3——3—3——3——3/6——6——6—6——6——6/10——10——10—10——10——107——7——7—7——7——7—

G—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
E—0h5——5——5—5——5——5—0h5——5——5—5——5——5—0h5——5——5—5——5——5—0h5——5——5—5——5——5—|
^*

Okay, now you go back to the beginning and repeat. There are variations,
I'll include the ending part, but near the middle at the *, goes
into this...

G|———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D|———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A|———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
E|—0h3——3——3—3——3——3—3——3——3—3——3——3/5——5——5—5——5——5—5——5——5—5——5——5—|
(played twice, then into the ending)

G|——————————————————————————————————————————|
D|——————————————————————————————————————————|
A|——————————————————————————————————————————|
E|—10——10——10—12——14——147——7——0h5——7——5——7—| repeat until end.

Again, plenty of room to fiddle around with on your own. Later...

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Radiohead - Fog Bass Tab

About Radiohead

Radiohead are an English alternative rock band from Abingdon, Oxfordshire, formed in 1985. The band consists of Thom Yorke (lead vocals, rhythm guitar, piano, beats), Jonny Greenwood (lead guitar, keyboard, other instruments), Ed O'Brien (guitar, backing vocals), Colin Greenwood (bass guitar, synthesizers) and Phil Selway (drums, percussion).

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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