Korn  Freak on a Leash

Well, once again, here's a Korn Tab from me. I have tons by the way so hopefully you'll 
see more soon. This is MY interpretation of Freak on a Leash. The Intro might be kinda 
sketchy, because the Intro is kinda hard to pin down whenever i listen to the song. BUT 
i kno that they are DEFINATELY along those lines. Also, the pauses i put in between riffs, 
are according to the music video. And YES i DID time it. There's a part after the Chorus 
where you have to do a pick—scratch, but personally, because i dont use pick, i do the 
scratch with my finger nails. it sounds pretty right on my amp. 

P.s. 
you can use whatever tuning you like for this, i like to switch between standard and one 
step down on all strings. and i also made this for a 4—string, but you can just play it one 
string higher if you have a 5—String.

Problems? just contact me at my email address, "hash—[email protected]".
thanks. later ppl. and enjoy! (once again) 

 
|—————7—7———————8—8———————7—7—————————|
|———6————6r———7—————7r———6———6r———6———|
|—5—————————6——————————5————————5———5—| 
|—————————————————————————————————————|x2



|—————7—7———————8—8———————7—7—————————|
|———6————6r———7—————7r———6———6r———6———|
|—5—————————6——————————5————————5———5—| 
|—————————————————————————————————————|x3


|———————————————————————|
|—4h5—4—0~4h5—4—0~4h5—4—|
|———————————————————————| 
|———————————————————————|x3

|————————|
|—4h5—0~—|
|————————| 
|————————|


 (slap this)
|———————————————————————————|———————————————————————————|
|———————————————————————————|———————————————————————————|
|———————————————————————————|———————————————————————————|
|—0—0——0——0—0—0———7—7—7—8—6—|—0—0——0——0—0—0———7—7—7—8—6—|x2


|—————————————————————————|
|—————————————————————————|
|—————————————————————————| 
|——7——6——5——4——3——2——1——0—|


|—————7———————8———————7—————————|
|———6———6———7———7———6———6———7———|
|—5———————6———————5———————6———6—| 
|———————————————————————————————|x2


|———————————————————————|
|—4h5—4—0~4h5—4—0~4h5—4—|
|———————————————————————| 
|———————————————————————|x3

|————————|
|—4h5—0~—|
|————————| 
|————————|

 (slap this)
|———————————————————————————|———————————————————————————|
|———————————————————————————|———————————————————————————|
|———————————————————————————|———————————————————————————|
|—0—0——0——0—0—0———7—7—7—8—6—|—0—0——0——0—0—0———7—7—7—8—6—|x2

[Rest for about 8 seconds, then do a pick scratch on the E string, rest
for another 8 seconds, then come in with]:  

 (slap this too)
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|——————————————————————————————|
|——————————————————————————————| 
|—00—x—000—x—0—x——00—x—000—x—0—|x4

 
(slap this x3 then this 1x)          
|————————————|————————————|
|————————————|————————————|
|————————————|————————————|
|—0——1—2—3———|—0—2—1—0———|
  (play together 3 times)

 (slap this)
|———————————————————————————|———————————————————————————|
|———————————————————————————|———————————————————————————|
|———————————————————————————|———————————————————————————|
|—0—0——0——0—0—0———7—7—7—8—6—|—0—0——0——0—0—0———7—7—7—8—6—|x3

|———————————————————————————|————————————————————————————|
|———————————————————————————|————————————————————————————|
|———————————————————————————|————————————————————————————|
|—0—0——0——0—0—0———7—7—7—8—6—|—0—0——0——0—0—0———7—7—7—8—6~—|

About Korn

Korn (officially stylized as Ko?n ) is an American nu metal band formed in Bakersfield, California, in 1993. The current band line up includes four members: Jonathan Davis, James "Munky" Shaffer, Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu, and Ray Luzier. The band was formed after L.A.P.D.,a band consisting of 3 members that have been with Korn, broke up.

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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Korn — Freak On A Leash bass tabs