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Radiohead — High And Dry (ver 3) bass tabs

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Radiohead
"High and Dry"

This is the basic pattern for the verses
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|—————————|——12—————|—————————|—————————|
|——14—————|—————————|——12—————|——0——————|

This is the chorus...basically the same thing.
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|—————————|——0—————|—————————|
|——2——————|————————|——0————0—|

Now, you really needed my help for this one?
Easy, but very good song.


Tab by Adam Lutz ([email protected])"Just"

Key Cm or D#maj
The first measure is Thom alone on acoustic then the bass kicks in
Author: Adam Lutz

"/" = slide up
"" = slide down

*NOTE* The parts listed below do not always follow in this exact order.
You need to listen to the recording to get the exact progression down.

Intro
G |——————————|————————————————|———————————————|————————————————|
D |——————————|————————————————|———————————————|————————————————|
A |——————————|————————————————|——3—3—3—3—3—3——|——5—6—6—6—6—(3)—|
E |——3——3————|——5—6——6—6—6—6——|(5)————————————|————————————————|

Verse — the verse can basically be broken down into three unique parts:

I.
G |—————————|—————————|—————————|—————————|
D |—————————|—————————|—————————|—————————|
A |—————————|—————————|—6—5—6——8——10——12—|
E |—5——5——5—|—4——4——4—|—————————|—————————|

II.
G |—————————|—————————|—————————|—————————|
D |—————————|—————————|—————————|—————————|
A |—————————|—————————|—6—5—6——8——10———8—|
E |—5——5——5—|—4——4——4—|—————————|—————————|

III.
G |—————————|—————————————|—————————|—————————————|
D |—————————|—————————————|—————————|—————————————|
A |—————————|——5—6—8—6—5——|—————————|——3—5—6—3—5——|
E |———5—7———|—————————————|———4—5———|—————————————|

III (b). — last part of verse, heading to pre—chorus

G |—————————|————————|—————————|
D |——5—7—5——|——4—6—4—|——3——————| (to prechorus)
A |—————————|————————|—————————|
E |—————————|————————|—————————|

Pre—Chorus x2
G |———————————|———————————|
D |———————————|———————————|
A |———————————|———————————|
E |——8—8—8—8—6—6—6—5—5————|

Chorus
G |—————————|——————————————|—————————————————|——————————————|
D |—————————|——————————————|—————————————————|——————————————|
A |—————————|——————————————|—————3—3—3—3—3—3—|—5—6—6—6—6—(3)|
E |——3—3————|—5—6——6—6—6—6—|—(5)—————————————|——————————————|

Then every once in a while, the prechorus varies to this.

G |————————————————————|————————————————————————|
D |————————————————————|————————————————————————|
A |————————————————————|————————————————————————|
E |——8—8—8—8—6—6—6—5—5——/—11—11—8—11—11—8—8—11—| (something to that effect)

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Radiohead - High And Dry (ver 3) 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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