Title: Body Language
Artist: Queen
Written by: Freddie Mercury
Album: Hot Space (1982)
Transcribed by: Niek Lucassen (innuendo65@hotmail.com)
Transcribed at: November 08, 2001 12:55 PM
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0:14 give me...
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body... give me...
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body... give me...
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your body... don't talk... baby don't talk
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0:47
body language..body language...body language
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1:03 give me
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your body just give me yeah
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your body give me yeah
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your body
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Don't talk
Body language (huh huh)
Body language
Body language
1:45
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2:25
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3:05
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3:38
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Fade out-----------
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Bass Tabs |
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Title |
Body Language |
Artist |
Queen |
Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID |
p2EDkv_dyeI |
Interactive Bass Tab Guide
Interactive bass tabs provide a better experience than ASCII tabs. With playback, loop, print features and a responsive display that follows the screen of your device.
Use these buttons to control the digital tab player.
Symbol | Function |
| Move cursor to the first bar |
| Play interactive tabs |
| Pause playback |
| Loop |
| Print the tab |
| Zoom |
Page | Switch between page and horizontal view mode |
How to Read Bass Tab: A Beginner's Guide
1. Understanding the Basics
a. Strings:
Bass tab consists of horizontal lines representing the strings of the bass guitar.
The lowest-pitched string (usually the E string) is at the bottom, and the highest-pitched string
(usually the G string) is at the top.
b. Numbers:
Numbers on the lines indicate which fret to play on a specific string.
For example, if you see "3" on the E string, it means you should press down the third fret on the lowest string.
2. Reading Bass Tab Example
In this tab:
- Play the note on the 1st fret of the E string.
- Play the open E string.
- Play the 3rd fret on the A string.
- Play the 1st fret on the A string.
G|-----------------|
D|-----------------|
A|---------3-------|
E|---1-1---1---3---|
3. Playing Techniques
a. Hammer-ons and Pull-offs:
Hammer-ons are represented by an "h" (e.g., 5h7 means play the 5th fret and hammer onto the 7th fret).
Pull-offs are represented by a "p" (e.g., 7p5 means play the 7th fret and pull off to the 5th fret).
b. Slides:
Slides are often indicated by an "/" or "\\" between two numbers (e.g., 5/7 means slide from the 5th fret to the 7th fret).