Artist: Radiohead
  Song: How To Disappear Completely And Never Be Found
Album: Unreleased as of 3/20/00
Author: Dan Coates ([email protected])


As this is an unreleased song, I thought it would be kind of
pointless to try to tab it note for note, since the final version
of the song on the album (if it ever gets on an album) could be
very different. So this is just some basic pieces of the song
from the first ever performance of it, in Los Angeles on April 1,
1998.


This part (left) repeats for most of the song, sometimes dropping
an octave lower (right).

G————————————————————————9———|——————————————————————————————————
D——11——7——9————————7——9——————|————————————————————————2—————————
A————————————7——9————————————|———4——0——2————————0——2————————————
E————————————————————————————|————————————0——2——————————————————


There are only a couple variations, one of them being this
(and its equivalent on the lower octave... figure it out):

G—————————————————————11—9——11—9————————————————————————9———————
D——11——7——9————————7——————————————11——7——9————————7——9——————————
A————————————7——9———————————————————————————7——9————————————————
E———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————


Then in a couple parts of the song, like after Thom sings "Yeah,
it's gone" and at the end of the song, you just play the bit on
the left there, and the part on the right gets thrown in a couple
times too.

G—————————————————————————————|—————————————————————————————————
D—————————————————————————————|———————————————7—6———————————————
A———7—9—9—9—9—9—7—9—9—9—9—9———|———7—7—7—7—7—7—————7———(etc.)————
E—————————————————————————————|—————————————————————————————————


There you have it. This is the first tab I've ever written (not
counting handwritten stuff on my own), but I think it's about as
accurate as it gets. Hope you like it — it's an excellent song.

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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