Song: Merciless
Band: Godflesh
Tabbed By: Gertrude McCrack ([email protected])
I was shocked by the lack of Godflesh in the archive,
but then I tried to work out some of their songs and
I figured out why! I have no idea how he gets that tone,
but if you haven't heard it, it's kind of like a really
downtuned version of that Muse sort of sound. Really!
~ = let the note ring out
Tune down to B
Intro
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|—1~———0~———2~———2~—2~——3~—|
Rest of the song
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|—1—1111—1—0—0000—0—2———2———2——2222—3—|
It's hard to write out the structure, but if you listen
to the song, it makes sense. If anybody works out
Streetcleaner, you know what to do!
Godflesh is an English industrial metal band from Birmingham, England. They formed in 1988 by Justin K. Broadrick (guitar, vocals, and programming) and G. C. Green (bass) and disbanded in 2002. Godflesh's innovative music is widely regarded as a foundational influence on industrial metal and post-metal. In 2009, the group announced their intention to reform for summer 2010.
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:
Each line in a tab represents a string on your 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.
Play the first note by picking it, then press down on a higher fret with another finger without picking again.
G|-------------------|
D|-------5h7---------|
Pluck a note and then "pull off" your finger to let a lower fret ring.
G|-------------------|
D|-------7p5---------|
Move your finger up (/) or down (\) the fretboard while maintaining pressure.
G|-------------------|
D|-------5/7---------|
G|-------7b9---------|
G|-------7~----------|
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.
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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