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Pantera — Cemetery Gates (ver 2) bass tabs

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Cemetery Gates
Pantera
Cowboys from Hell
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Verse 5xVerse Variation
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First Solo Intro— 2xFirst Solo
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Solo 1— continued
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Chorus 2x
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Chorus Variation
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Bridge—x3
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Bridge variation
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Verse 7x/ Verse Variation
Chorus 1x/ Chorus Variation
Bridge 3x/ Bridge Variation
Verse 7x/ Verse Variation
Chorus 3x
Chorus Variation 2
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Verse 5x
Bridge Variation 1x
Bridge2 3x
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Bridge2 Variation
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Chorus 3x/ Chorus Variation2(played without the last 2 sets of notes)

Final Solo—
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3x
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Play last two riffs alternating and fading out

Order and Times
Verse/Variation— 0:00—0:51
Solo One— 0:55—1:30
Chorus/ Variation— 1:33—1:51
Bridge/Variation— 1:52—2:06
Verse/Variation— 2:07—3:01
Chorus/Variation— 3:02—3:14
Bridge/Variation— 3:15—3:29
Verse/Variation— 3:30—4:23
Chorus/2nd Variation— 4:24—4:51
Verse— 4:52—5:17
Bridge Variation— 5:18—5:21
2nd Bridge/2nd Variation— 5:22—5:45
Chorus— 5:46—6:13
Final Solo— 6:14—7:05

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Pantera - Cemetery Gates (ver 2) Bass Tab

About Pantera

Pantera was an American heavy metal band from Arlington, Texas, formed by the Abbott brothers, Vinnie Paul (drums) and "Dimebag" Darrell (guitar) in 1981. Bassist Rex Brown would join in late 1981 with vocalist Terry Glaze. In 1987 Phil Anselmo would become the group's lead vocalist. After disbanding in 2003, any hope of a reunion were lost in 2004, when "Dimebag" Darrell was shot and killed on-stage at the Alrosa Villa in Columbus, Ohio by gunman Nathan Gale while performing with his new band, Damageplan.

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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