Song: Securitron
Artist: Fear Factory
Album: Obsolete
Tabber: Garrett Wojcik ([email protected])

This is a phat song, & the chorus is brilliant...
I've tabbed this for a 4—string bass.
Tune to dropped D (Low to high is DADG).

Intro
G——————————————————————————————————————
D——————————————————————————————————————
A——————————————————————————————————————
D———0000000010——————————Do this 4x————— Then...

G——————————————————————————————————————
D——————————————————————————————————————
A——————————————————————————————Do this 16x
D———0000000010——0——1——0—0—1————————————  Then...

Verse
G——————————————————————————————————————
D——————————————————————————————————————
A———————————————————————————————Do this 8x
D———0—0—0—0—1—0——0——1——0—0—1———————————

Then do the PREVIOUS riff 8x...Then...

G————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D————————————————————————————————————————————————————
A————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D——555555—5—5—55—55—333333—3—3—33—33—222222—2—2—22—22

G————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D————————————————————————————————————————————————————
A————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D——000010——0——1—0—0—1———000010——0——1—0—0—1———————————

Do the verse again 8x...Then...

Chorus
G——————————————————————————————————————
D——————————————————————————————————————
A——————————————————————————————————————
D——5—————757—7——3——757—7——2——2——3—3—3——Do this 2x Then...

G——————————————————————————————————————
D——————————————————————————————————————
A——————————————————————————————————————
D——5—5—5—5—757—7—3—3—757—7—2—2—757—7—3—Do this 2x Then...

I believe the middle parts all kind of go like this:
G——————————————————————————————————————
D——————————————————————————————————————
A——————————————————————————————————————
D—0——1——0——3——0——1——0——1——0——3——0——1———A bunch of times.

Then the first riff goes 8x I believe...
Then the do the two chorus riffs...Then...

Breakdown
G—————————————————————————————————————————————
D—————————————————————————————————————————————
A—————————————————————————————————————————————
D—5—5—5—55—5757—7——3——5757—7——2——5757—7——3———Do this 4x

And that's it!! The middle part cannot be played
on a 4—string, thats why it won't really sound right,
so do what you want during those parts.

About Fear Factory

Fear Factory is an American heavy metal band. Formed in 1989, they have released seven full-length albums and a number of singles and remixes. Over the course of their career they have evolved from a succession of styles, as well as steadily pioneered a combination of the styles death metal, groove metal, thrash metal and industrial metal. The resultant sound proved to be enormously influential on the metal scene from the mid-90s and onwards.

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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