Artist: The Kovenant
Song: Mannequin

This is my first tab here at mxtabs and I figured I should do it on my favorite band, The 
Kovenant. I'm not exactly sure what the bassist has his guitar tuned to so I just did this 
on standard tuning. 


Intro/Chorus: 
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|55555—5543—00—3——3—————66666—6654—00—4———4———————————| x4

Verse:
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|—5—————5—4—9—————9—8—7—————5—4—6—————5—7—9———————————|

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|—5—4—9—————9—8—7—————5—4—6——————5—7——————————————————|

Pre—Chorus:
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|—33333333—4444—1111——33333333—4444—0000——————————————| x2

Chorus x4

Verse

Pre—Chorus x2

Interlude
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|—55—55—55—55———66—5————55—55—55—55———————————————————| x4

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|—55—00—77—00—66—00—88—00—55555—55—43—00—3——3—————————|   
                                                          2x
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|—55—00—77—00—66—00—88—00—66666—66—54—00—4——4—————————|/

Chorus x8

End note
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|—5————|

Well that's it. Please send in any corrections that need to be made. Thanks for reading!

About Kovenant

The Kovenant is a Norwegian band from Halden which has evolved from black metal to an industrial metal sound on more recent albums. The band originally formed as Covenant in 1992, but were forced to change their name to The Kovenant due to a dispute with a Swedish electronic band of the same name.

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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Kovenant — Mannequin bass tabs