So, this is the bass tab I'm sure you have all been waiting for: the
original Spice Girls song that annoyed you SO MUCH YOU WANTED TO TEAR
YOUR BRAIN OUT THROUGH YOUR NOSTRILS. I don't know why I am tabbing
this, suffice it to say work is boring. Keep in mind that I am tabbing
this without a bass from memory so I may have left out a note or two.
(regular tuning EADG)
|————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
|————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
|——0——0——3——3——5———5—————————————————0——3——3——5——5———————————————————|
|—————————————————————3——3——4————5——————————————————3—3—4—5——————————|
Play it through once and you'll pick up the timing real fast. Play this
OVER AND OVER until you die, cuz thats how it goes in the song. Also, if
you want to be like the bassist for the Spice Girls, you have to dance
around and do the funky cool moves while playing, even if doing these
moves makes you look like an idiot.
~hugh field
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About Spice Girls

The Spice Girls were a BRIT Award-winning English pop girl group formed in 1994. They consist of Victoria Beckham, Geri Halliwell, Emma Bunton, Melanie Brown and Melanie Chisholm. According to the BBC, they are the best-selling girl group of all time.

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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