Dry Kill Logic
Nightmare
Tuning low D then down 1 step, just like the guitar

O.K. First off this is going to be my first bass tab. 
This song is great and since there are only guitar tabs for this album 
I thought I would just put a bass tab on it since I play the bass. 

I realize that I am tabbing this for a 4—string guitar, and that the bassist 
of Dry Kill Logic plays a 5—string, but bear with me cause it still sounds great.

Intro: The intro is pretty much done with the guitar and distortion but you can 
hear that after the first couple riff the bassist kind of lays in a little slide 
up on the 4th string so I like to play it:

1——————————————————————————————————————
2—————————or maybe—————————————————————  however you want it to sound
3——————————————————————————————————————
4———5/————————————————6/———————2—3—————   get the timing from cd
*   *
*And then when he is sliding up he goes into the last part of the riff the 
guitar is finishing*

Then he continues with the guitar:
1————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
2————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
3————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
4————2—3—2—0—2—0—2—0—2—0—2—0—————2—3—2—0—2—0—2—0—2—0—2—0—2/3—————

The break where distorted guitar plays and then they both kick in loud:
1————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
2————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
3————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
4————2—3—2—0—2—0—2—0—2—0—2—0—————2—3—2—0—2—0—2—0—2—0—2—0—2/3—————

The bass does weird stuff in between a couple of times but I can figure that 
out. While the guitar is starts the verse riff. Then they both come in with 
the verse:
1—————————————————————————————————
2—————————————————————————————————
3—————————————————————————————————
4————0—0—0—0—0—1—1—1—1—3—3—3—3————

Go back to the intro riff
Then back to the verse
Then again intro
And then it is hard to make out but I think the bass does the same as the 
guitar but in different spot and pauses a little bit.
The to the verse again.

The tabs are the exact same as the guitar tabs for the songs but the thing 
is to put them in the right spot. There I think that is it, this probably 
sucks as tabs but I really don't care. If you want to complain and tell me 
how much I suck or whatever to give me a correction on the tabs go to 
[email protected].
—Ken

About Dry Kill Logic

Dry Kill Logic is a four-piece metal band from Westchester County, New York, USA. They formed in 1993 (under the name Hinge) and are still active. They have released three albums, their most recent being Of Vengeance and Violence which was released in September 16, 2006.

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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