
Intro

G ————————————————————————————————————
D ————————————————————————————————————
A ————————————————————————————————————
E 5—5—5—5—5—5—1—1—4—4—4—4—0—0—0—0—5—5— (Rest whiile high 
pitched thing happens then repeat)

Verse

G ————————————————————————————————————
D ————————————————————————————————————
A ————————————————————————————————————
E 5—5—5—5—5—5—1—1—4—4—4—4—0—0—0—0—5—5—  X 4 (Do the same, 
resting at the right places)

Pre Chorus

Rest for the first bit then when the guitar repeats what he did play:

G ————————————————————————————————
D ————————————————————————————————
A ————————————————————————————————
E 5—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—5—

Chorus

G ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
A ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
E 5—5—5—8—8—8—13—13—13—13—13—13—13—13—10—10—10—10—10—10—10—10— 
X 2 (Listen to it for timing)

Post—Chorus

G ————————————————————————————————————
D ————————————————————————————————————
A ————————————————————————————————————
E 5—5—5—5—5—5—1—1—4—4—4—4—0—0—0—0—5—5— X 2

Verse X 2

Pre Chorus

Chorus X 4

Bridge — Rest for most but on third repeat, right at the end play

G ————————————————
D ————————————————
A 0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—
E ————————————————

And then rest until the chorus and then its just:

Chorus X 4

But on last repeat keep playing the last note about 8 or 12 times 
and then play the intro one more time.

About Test Icicles

Test Icicles were a short-lived dance punk band that formed in England, primarily influenced by indie rock but containing musical elements from a variety of genres (notably hip-hop, crossover thrash and punk). The band was formed in 2004 by Rory Attwell and Sam Mehran, who were later joined by Devonte Hynes. Hynes and Mehran were both only 18 years old at the time of the band's conception.

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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