Song: Myxomatosis
Artist: Radiohead
Album: Hail to the Thief
Tabbed By: Jason Lapointe ([email protected])

I think the main is played by Ed, if I'm right Colin is just playing
the same riff under it. I guarantee the notes are right and this
is how I play it. If you have a more comfortable method, by all means
be my guest. Listen to the track closely and you'll hear the rhytm.

*A*
G|——————————————————————————————————————|
D|—5—————4—————2—2————————————————9——10—|
A|————7—————5———————3——5—5——2——3————————|
E|——————————————————————————————————————|

*B*
G|—————————————————————————————7—7——————|
D|—5—5—————4—4—————2———7——5————————7——9—|
A|——————7———————5————————————7——————————|
E|——————————————————————————————————————|

*C*
G|——————————————————————————————————|
D|—5—————4—————2—————————0——2—/—10——|
A|————7—————5——————2——3—————————————|
E|——————————————————————————————————|
  ^this part is played after the first tongie—tied break and Thom
   comes back in with the vocals. Not sure if it's right, what with
   all the processed sounds and all, but pretty close.

The rest is just variations I hear in the song. Use whenever and
however you see fit. Mix it up and have fun:

G|———————————————————————————————————————|
D|—5—————4—————2—2————————————————(9——7)—| * both these are used
A|————7—————5———————3——5—5——2——3——(2——0)—| * here and there
E|———————————————————————————————————————|

|————————————————————————————————————————|
D|—5—5—————4—4—————2———7——5——————————————| * this one's just a
A|——————7———————5————————————7—5—5——0——2—|   variation of Riff B
E|———————————————————————————————————————|
                      
No bass during tongue—tied part. Should be about it. Once again, a 
great song by Radiohead. Later...

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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