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Metallica — Enter Sandman !!!!!!!!!!!!! bass tabs

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NORMAL TUNING — E A D G

while electric guitar is on clean don't do any thing then the 
bass part of the intro kicks in simultaneously with the distorted 
guitar

Intro pt.1
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——0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—————————————————————————————————— X4

intro pt.2
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——0—0—1—0—0—0—0—7——————————————————————————————  X4

intro pt.3
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——————7———————————————————————————————————————————
——0—0———6—5—0—0—1—————————————————————————————— X12

main riff
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——0—0———6—5——0—0———6—5——0—0———6—5——3—0—2—0—2—3—2—0— X2

alternate main riff
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——————7———0——————7———0—————7———0———————————————————————
——0—0———6————0—0———6———0—0———6————3—0—2—0—2—3—2—0—

verse
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——0—0—0—0—0—0—0—1—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—1—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—3—0—2—0—2—3—2—0— X2

Pre—chorus pt.1 (not exact but it sounds ace when you get the 
timing right)
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———2—————————————————————————————————————————————— (sleep with one eye open)

pre—chorus pt.2
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pre—chorus pt.3
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chorus pt.1 (first three notes in time with vocals and last 5 
like the main riff)
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——2———————2—2——————————————————————————————————— (exit light)

chorus pt.2
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——2——————————————————————————————————————————————— (enter night)

Chorus pt.3
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(take my hand  verses 1,2 and 4 / grain of sand verse 3)

Chorus pt.4
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——2—2—2—2—2—2—2—2————————————————————————————— (were off to neverneverlandchorus 1,2& 4)

MAIN RIFF                                                          X2
VERSE                                                                  X2
PRE—CHORUS                                                     X1
CHORUS PT.1—4                                                  X1
MAIN RIFF                                                          X2
PRE—CHORUS                                                     X4
CHORUS                                                              X6
BREAK UNTIL CHORUS 3
CHORUS PT.1—3                                                  X1
CHORUS PT.1—4                                                  X1
BREAK FOR FIRST TWO PARTS OF MAIN RIFF
00765 PART OF MAIN RIFF                             X1
MAIN RIFF                                                         X1
INTRO PT. 2                                                       X1
INTRO PT.3 UNTIL FADE OUT
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Metallica - Enter Sandman !!!!!!!!!!!!! Bass Tab

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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Raven_Kelley
6 years, 10 months ago
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I am just starting out on bass and I don't get this stuff at all. I have been playing acoustic for a while now but this looks foreign to me….someone help me!!!
Bass man 43
6 years, 10 months ago
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Hey Raven relax it's easy the lines are the strings and the numbers are the Fret just take it slow at first and don't try to play the song at Tempo
Bass man 43
6 years, 10 months ago
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Hey Raven relax it's easy the lines are the strings and the numbers are the Fret just take it slow at first and don't try to play the song at Tempo
Burrito
2 months, 2 weeks ago
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Raven, you should not start out on hard songs like these start with simple ones like seven nation army

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