
Album:  Withering to Death

Tuning:  G, D, A, Eb

Notes:  This is a hard song to tab, as the bass is quieter than usual 
and there is a lot of "noise" being made.  Basically as long as 
you play the 5th or 3rd fret of the E string it will manage to fit 
into the song somehow, if you don't believe my tabbing at least. 
 Oddly enough, it's not really that complex of a song.  Enjoy.

~ = Let Ring
/ = Slide

Bass does not come in until 0:32

  0:32 Verse 1 x8 (Last time do not play "2 12")
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|—————————4—2|—————————4—2|—————————4—2|——————————————|——————2—12——| 
|————353—————|—5—35—35————|—5—35—35————|—4———0———0—3—4|—5——————————|
  
  1:31 Verse 2 x16
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|—3—5—53—53—5|—3—5—53—53—5|—3—5—53—53—5|—3—5—53—53—5—6|

 2:10 Pre—Chorus
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|—5———6——8———|

 2:12 Chorus x3
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|—1—1—1—1—1—1|—3—3—3—3—3—3|—5—5—5—5—5—5|——5—5—5——0—0—0|

 2:33 End Chorus
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|—1—1—1—1—1—1|—3—3—3—3—3—3|—5—5—5—3—3—3|——1—1—1——5—5—5|

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|—5—————5————|—5————55————|—5~—————————|

 3:06 Verse 1 x2
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|————————————|—————————4—2|—————————4—2|——————————————|——————2—12——| 
|———————3/5/0|—5—35—35————|—5—35—35————|—4———0———0—3—4|—5——————————|

 
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|————————————|—————————4—2|————————————|——————————2—12|
|—5————55—3—1|—0—53—53————|—4——0——0—3—4|—5————————————|

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|—————————4—2|—————————4—2|——————————————|————————————| 
|—5—35—35————|—5—35—35————|—4———0———0—3—4|—5————5/12/0|

 3:45 Verse 2 x12

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|—3—5—53—53—5|—3—5—53—53—5|—3—5—53—53—5|—3—5—53—53—5—6|

 4:14 Pre—Chorus

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|—5———6——8———|

 4:16 Chorus x3

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|—1—1—1—1—1—1|—3—3—3—3—3—3|—5—5—5—5—5—5|——5—5—5——0—0—0|

 4:38 End Chorus

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|—1—1—1—1—1—1|—3—3—3—3—3—3|—5—5—5—3—3—3|——1—1—1——5—5—5|

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About Dir En Grey

Dir en grey (??????????, Diru an gurei?), also stylized as DIRENGREY and DIR EN GREY, is a Japanese metal band formed in 1997 and currently signed to Firewall Div., a sub-division of Free-Will. As of 2008, they have recorded seven full-length records and while the group's lineup has remained consistent since its inception, numerous stylistic changes have made the genre of their music difficult to determine (though it is generally considered to be a form of metal music). Originally associated with Japan's visual kei movement, the band has toned down their attire in recent years.

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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