Circus Envy Bass Tabs - Rem @ BigBassTabs.com

...there is another version of this out there, but here is another...
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REM's circus envy (another version) from Monster
bass tabbed by [email protected]
corrections would be appreciated
note— each '—' represents a half beat
    —a tab with           represents a 16th dotted 8th rythmn
g|———3— |
d|0—— — |
a|——3 — |
    — this is written in 2/4

verse (come in with the lyrics each time)
      (i play the verse riffs with quarter notes, that's what
       is tabbed, but it could also be played with eighths to
       match what the lead guitar is playing)
             __________________   _______ 
               1,3,4,5,7 | 2,6    | 8.
g|  ————|————|————|————  |———3—   |————|————|
d|* 0——0|————|0——0|—30— *|0—— —  *|0——0|—0——|
a|* ——3—|————|——3—|———3 *|——3 —  *|——3—|——30|
e|  ————|————|————|————  |——————  |————|————|
     ^(hold out d)


chorus (i've got my...)  (three times)

g|  9976|————|————|————|————|————|————|————|————  |
d|* ————|—7——|————|————|————|————|—559|7———|———— *|
a|* ————|————|————|————|————|————|————|————|———— *|
e|  ————|————|————|————|————|————|————|————|————  |
          ^hold out                    ^hold out

bridge (you're mean...)
              __________________         ______
               1,3         | 2.          | 4.
g|  ————|————|2—25— |—2——  |0—02— |—0——  |0—02— | (hold a for 5 more 
d|* 0—0—|3—3—|——— — |——30 *|——— — |——30 *|——— — |  counts)
a|* ————|————|——— — |———— *|——— — |———— *|——— — |
e|  ————|————|——— — |————  |——— — |————  |——— — |


bridge2 
              __________________         ______
               1,3,5,7     |2,4,6        | 8.
g|  ————|————|2—25— |—2——  |0—02— |—0——  |0—02— | (hold a for 5 more 
d|* 0—0—|3—3—|——— — |——30 *|——— — |——30 *|——— — |  counts, end on
a|* ————|————|——— — |———— *|——— — |———— *|——— — |  openning riff)
e|  ————|————|——— — |————  |——— — |————  |——— — |


it goes something like this:
verse, chorus, verse, chorus, bridge, verse, chorus, bridge2, 
openning riff

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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