Davidian Bass Tabs - Machine Head @ BigBassTabs.com

Song Title: Davidian
Artist: Machine Head
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                                                 Antonio Musco 
Bass Tab: "Davidian" By Machine Head From the Album "Burn my Eyes" (1994)


Note —If you can come up with something better,
    please send it to me at my e—mail address.

Intro :
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*Tune down one whole step*
            Repeat x2
F—|———————————————————||—————————————————————————|—————————————————————————||
C—|———————————————————||—————————————————————————|—————————————————————————||
G—|———————————————————||*————————————————————————|————————————————————————*||
D—|—3————————3—3——————||—4/6/7—3————————3—3——————|—4/76—3—————————3—3—————||

                                  Repeat loads
F—|—————————————————————————————||—————————————————————————|—————————————————————————||
C—|—————————————————————————————||—————————————————————————|—————————————————————————||
G—|—————————————————————————————||*————————————————————————|————————————————————————*||
D—|—4/6/7—3—3———————4/76—3—————||—4———3—3——————4/6/7—3————|—4———3—3——————4/76—3————||

F—|—————————————————————————————|—————————————————————————————|————————————|
C—|—————————————————————————————|—————————————————————————————|————————————|
G—|———8/9————————————8/9————————|———97———————————————————————|————————————|
D—|—4/8/9—3—3——————4/8/9—3—3————|—4/76—3—————————————————————|————————————|


   Main Riff (played through most of song)
F—|—————————————————————————————|
C—|—————————————————————————————|
G—|—————————————————————5—4—2—5—|
D—|—1——1———11——1——11111—5—4—2—5—|
                                                               
Key: 

/ — Slide UP to the next note/chord
 — Slide DOWN to the next note/chord

Cry for help
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If anybody could please send me(or post 'em) bass tabs for the following
stuff I would be most grateful — I don't mindwhat version they are or
how comlpete, any contribution would be greatly appreciated.
Thanx M8s!!!! ;—)

Black Sabbath: The tracks "War Pigs" and "Under The Sun".

Dark Tranquillity: Anything off "The Gallery".

King Crimson: The Song "21st Century Schizoid Man".

Machine Head : Anything from "Burn My Eyes".

Metallica: Anything off "Load".

Pink Floyd: "One Of These Days".

Sepultura : Anything off "Arise", "Bestial Devastation",
            "Beneath The Remains" , "Morbid Visions" or "Roots".

Tiamat: "A Caress Of Stars".
antonio musco 

Submitted by:  Antonio Musco ([email protected])

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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