
Song: Trapped in the Wake of a Dream
Band: Mudvayne

Tuning:
F
C        s=slap  p=pluck   t=tap (downward pluck)
G
C

  Intro  (for this part, mute all the strings and just hit your hand flat against 
em)
|—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————| like in cradle


   rpt

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[X—X—X———X—X———X—X———X—X—X—X———X—X—X—X—X———X—X———X—X———X—X—X——————|
[X—X—X———X—X———X—X———X—X—X—X———X—X—X—X—X———X—X———X—X———X—X—X——————|
[X—X—X———X—X———X—X———X—X—X—X———X—X—X—X—X———X—X———X—X———X—X—X———1—1|

 Chorus
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|0—0—0—0—1—0———0—0———0—0—1—0—0—1—1—1—1—1—1—0—0———0—0———1—1—1———0—0———| rpt
                                                                   p
         v—just slide the 1 to the 12, i couldnt make like a slow slide
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|0—0—0—0—1/————/12~~~0—0—1—0—0—1—1—1—1—1—1—0—0———0—0———1—1—1——0—0—1|

 Verse
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|0—0—0———0—0———0—0———0—0—0—0———0—0—0—0—0——|
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|—————————————————————————————————————————| rpt
 do i deserve these beatings, hating me, well then...

 v for this part, kinda turn your hand so when you play these notes, you kinda 
scrape
|0—0—0———0—0———0—0———0—0—0—0———0—0—0—0—0———| em too, to get
|——————————————————————————————————————————| the really high
|——————————————————————————————————————————| tone sound
|——————————————————————————————————————————| (rpt x3)
 t t t   t t   t t   t t t t   t t t t t
 cut...        cut the noose, and let me fall away
|0—0—0———0—0———0—0———0—0—0—0———0—0—0—2/(15)]
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 fu*king,  pushing me...        
       (then go back to the one on the high C string)

  Bridge
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|6\5—5\3—3/5—5/6—6\3—3p2—2p0—0h2—2h3/—|
|—————————————————————————————————————| x4
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 call it, call a truce, im believin, in it more and more..

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|6\5—5\3—3/5—5/6—6\3—3p2—2p0—0h2—2h3/—|  x8  (into heavy part)
 shadowed, hide and seek, but you never looked....

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|———————————————————————————————————————|  x4
|6—5—5—3—3—5—5—6—6—3—3—2—2—3—3—2—2—0—2——|
 dreams sewing, filters distort reality of what is mine through...

  Plucking part
|7————————7—————7———————7———7———————7—————————————7—————7—————7———————7——|
|6————————6—————6———————6———6———————6—————————————6—————6—————6———————6——|
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|——0—0——————0—————0———————0———0————————————0—0——————0—————0—————0—0—————0| rpt
 p s s    p s   p s     p s p s     p      s s    p s   p s   p s s   p s

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|0—0—0———0—0———0—0———0—0—0—0———0—0—0—0—0———0—0———0—0———0—0—0———0—0|  rpt
 throw the chains, all away, take control, of your life, powers known, this 
is my

About Mudvayne

Mudvayne is an American heavy metal band formed in Peoria, Illinois in 1996. Members are lead singer Chad Gray, guitarist Greg Tribbett, bassist Ryan Martinie and drummer Matthew McDonough. Signed onto Epic Records, Mudvayne has released five studio albums, two compilations albums, and two DVDs.

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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