
Enter Sandman
Metallica
Black Album
Jason Newsted



tabbed by FALTA FLAKES


INTRO     All four parts of the intro change when the guitars change. Just follow 
them.
part 1                       part 2                       part 3
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D———————————————————         ————————————————————         ———————————————————
A———————————————————  X4     ————————————————7———  X4     ——————7————————————  X4
E——0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0——         ——0—0—0—0—0—0—0—————         ——0—0———6—0—0—0—1——

part 4
G———————————————————
D———————————————————
A——————7————————————  X8
E——0—0———6—5—0—0—1——

PRE VERSE     ALTHOUGH THIS IS DIFFERENT THAN ALL OTHER TABS BELIEVE ME THIS 
IS 100 % CORRECT.
              WATCH PART 1 OF A YEAR AND A HALF IN THE LIFE OF METALLICA. IT SHOWS JASON PLAYING
              THIS WHILE HE IS RECORDING SANDMAN.
part 1                         part 2
G—————————————————————         —————————————————
D—————————————————————         —————————————————
A—————————————————————  X3     —————————————————  X1
E——0—0—0—12\—0—3—4—5——         ——3—0—2—0—2—3—2——
          ^12 not 1—2
VERSE
part 1                           part 2
G———————————————————             ———————————————————————————————
D———————————————————             ———————————————————————————————
A———————————————————  X2         ———————————————————————————————  X1                
E——0—0—0—0—0—0—0—1——(or 1/2)     ——0—0—0—0—0—0—0—3—0—2—0—2—3—2——

PRE CHORUS
part 1                 part 2
G——————2——————         ————————————————————
D————4————————         ————————————————————
A————————3—2——  X3     ———0———0———2————————  X1
E——2——————————         —————2———2———2—3—4——

CHORUS 
part 1                       part 2
G———————————————————         —————————————————————
D———————————————————         —————————————————————
A——————————3—2—2—2——  X3     —————————————————————  X1
E——2—2—2—2——————————         ——0—2—0—2—0—2—0—3—2——

part 1                       part 3
G———————————————————         —————————————————————
D———————————————————         —————————————————————
A——————————3—2—2—2——  X1     —————————————————————  X1
E——2—2—2—2——————————         ——0—2—0—2—0—2—0—2—3——

SOLO
pre verse  part 1 X3    
pre verse  part 2 X1
pre chorus part 1 X3
pre chorus part 2 X1
chorus     part 1 X3
chorus     part 2 X1
chorus     part 1 X1
chorus     part 3 X1

BRIDGE
part 1                                                               
G——————————————————————
D——————————————————————        
A———————————————————7——  X8 
E——0~—0—0—0—0—0—0—0————

part 3                 part 4
G——————2——————         ————————————————————
D————4————————         ————————————————————
A————————3—2——  X3     ———0———0———2————————  X1
E——2——————————         —————2———2———2—3—4——

CHORUS 
part 1                       part 2
G———————————————————         —————————————————————
D———————————————————         —————————————————————
A——————————3—2—2—2——  X3     —————————————————————  X1
E——2—2—2—2——————————         ——0—2—0—2—0—2—0—3—2——

part 1                       part 3
G———————————————————         —————————————————————
D———————————————————         —————————————————————
A——————————3—2—2—2——  X1     —————————————————————  X1
E——2—2—2—2——————————         ——0—2—0—2—0—2—0—2—3——

R E P E A T    C H O R U S    A G A I N (end on E——0~—)

OUTRO 
part 1                         part 2                
G—————————————————————         —————————————————
D—————————————————————         —————————————————
A—————————————————————  X4     —————————————————  X1
E——0—0—0—12\—0—3—4—5——         ——3—0—2—0—2—3—2——

part 3                         part 4
G———————————————————           ———————————————————
D———————————————————           ———————————————————
A——————7————————————  X4       ————————————————7——  KEEP PLAYING (FADE OUT)
E——0—0———6—5—0—0—1——           ——0—0—0—0—0—0—0————

IF YOU'RE PLAYING THIS LIVE END ON: 
G————————————————————————————————————————
D————————————————————————————————————————
A————————————————————————————————————————
E——3—0—2—0—2—3—2222222222222222222222—0——


ENJOY. PLESE RATE.
METAL UP UR ASSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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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