
Song: All Within My Hands
Artist: MetallicA
Album: St. Anger
 
Tabbed by Kristof Smits
 
Drop C Tuning
 
Riff 1 (Guitar)
 
Riff 2:
                           (x2)
F——————————————————————————————
C——————————————————————————————
G——————————————————————————————
C——7—7——0—0——6—6——0—0——5—4—3———
 
Riff 3:
                             (x4)
F————————————————————————————————
C————————————————————————————————
G————————————————————————————————
C——7—7——0—0——6—6——0—0——(0—0—0)———
 
Fill 1 (Guitar 2, over Riff 3)
 
Riff 3
 
Riff 4:
F—————————————————————————————————————
C—————————————————————————————————————
G—————————————————————————————————————
C——3————3—3—3—3——7—7——0—0——6—6——0—0———
 
Riff 5 (listen to bass drum for timing):
F——————————————————————————————————
C——————————————————————————————————
G——————————————————————————————————
C——0———0—0——0—0—0——0—0——0—0—0——0———
 
Riff 6 (hit softly):
F—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
C—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
G—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
C——3—3—3—3—3—3—3—3——2—2—2—2—2—2—2—2——5—5—5—5—5—5—5——2—2—2—2—2—2—2—2———
 
Riff 7 (play 2 times):
F—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
C—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
G—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
C——0——3——3——3——3——3——3——3——3——2——2——2——2——2——2——2——2——2———

(continued)
F———————————————————————————————————————————————————————
C———————————————————————————————————————————————————————
G———————————————————————————————————————————————————————
C——5——5——5——5——5——5——5——5——2——2——2——2———3—2—3———3—2—0———

Riff 8:
                                   (x6) Fill 6th time 
F——————————————————————————————————————|————————————
C——————————————————————————————————————|————————————
G——————————————————————————————————————|————————————
C——5h6h7—0——5h6h7—0——3h4h5—0——0—0—0—0——|——1—1—1—1———

Riff 9:
                                   (x4)
F——————————————————————————————————————
C——————————————————————————————————————
G——————————————————————————————————————
C——5—6—7——0——5—7——3——5^——3——5——5^——3———

Riff 2
 
Riff 9 x2

Riff 10:
F———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
C———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
G———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
C——0——0——0———0——0———0——0———0——0——0———0——0———0——0——0——0——0———
Riff 3
 
Riff 5
 
Riff 6
 
Riff 7
 
Riff 8
 
Riff 9
 
Riff 2
 
Riff 9 x2
 
Riff 10

Riff 11 (bass comes in 3rd time play several times, then go to 
Riff 12):
F————————————————————————————————————
C————————————————————————————————————
G————————————————————————————————————
C——5h7——0—0—0—0—0—0——3—3—5—5——5^p3——— 

Riff 12 (Fill in, listen to drum):
                            (x4)
F———————————————————————————————
C———————————————————————————————
G———————————————————————————————
C——5——5^—\3——5h7——0—0—0—0—0—0———
 
Riff 8
"I'll die if I let go..."

Riff 13: 
                          (x4)                      
F—————————————————————————————
C—————————————————————————————
G—————————————————————————————
C——0h3——5h7p5—3——5h7——0—0—0———
Riff 13
"I will only let you breathe..."

Fill 2:
F———————————————————————————————————————
C———————————————————————————————————————
G———————————————————————————————————————
C——7—7—7—7——5—5—5—5——3—3—3—3——2—2—2—2———
 
Riff 8
 
Riff 9
 
Riff 2
 
Riff 9 x2
 
Riff 10
Riff 3

Riff 14 (strum, slow down at the end):
F—————————————————————————————
C—————————————————————————————
G—————————————————————————————
C——7———6———3——————7———6———3———
"Kill kill kill kill..."

About Metallica

Metallica (pronounced /m??tæl?k?/) is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1981. Founded when drummer Lars Ulrich posted an advertisement in a local newspaper, Metallica's line-up has primarily consisted of Ulrich, rhythm guitarist and vocalist James Hetfield and lead guitarist Kirk Hammett, while going through a number of bassists. Currently, the spot is held by Robert Trujillo.

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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Metallica — All Within My Hands bass tabs