Before I Forget (Ver 2) Bass Tabs - Slipknot @ BigBassTabs.com

bass rest untill guitar plays the firts measure 4 times then bass plays

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—————————————|play two more times
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———————————————————————————————————|rest
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Bass figure 1
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————————————————————————————————| repeat 2 more times
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——0h2—0—h2—3p2—2—0—h2—0—h3—p2———|

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——0h2———0h2———0h2—5—5—5—0———             ———5—5—5—0—|

verses (0.32,1.44)

1.staple shut inside an outside i'm sealed in thight bizarre and at home
smeared across the page and doused in gasoline i wear you like a stain
yet i'm the one who's obscene
2. ripped across the dithch and settled in the dirt and wear you like a
stitch yet i'm the one who's hurt

bass figure 2
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————————————————————————|  reapeat 2 more times
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then repeat bass figure 2 again

pre—chorus (1:01,1:58)

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    + + + +

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     + + + +

 chorus (1:08,2:05,3:25)
i am a world before i am a man i was a creature before i could stand

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——2————2——3—2—5————5——0————5——0——8————8——3—|
  +    +      +    +             +    +

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—2————2——3—2——5————5——0————5—5—0—8—7—|
 +    +       +    +
        2nd time on the chorus skip ahead to the interlude
        3rd time on the chorus skip ahead to outro

 i will remember before i forget before i forget that

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     +    +       +    +

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—————7————7————7—8—7——10————10—5————5——|
                       +     +

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——————————| play 3 times on the 3rd chorus
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 (1:36)

bass plays figure 1


 interlude (2:33)
    w/half—time feel

bass figure 3
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——3—————3—3—3—3—3—5———5——0—0—0—7—5—0—|
                  +   +
                                    end of figure 3
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then bass plays figure 3 three times

 bridge (3:00)

bass figure 4

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3——3—3—3—3—3—3—3—5————5——0—0—0—0—0—0——2———2——2—2—|
+  +             +    +               +   +

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my every attempt to evade the end of the road and my end

bass plays figure 4 twice
                                    go back to 
my every attempt to envade the end of the road
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——3———3—3—3—3—3—3—0—5————5——0—0—0—0—5—4—2—|
  +   +             +    +

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 outro (4:05)           (4.)yeah
               (5.)yeah        yeah
               (6.)yeah        yeah
               (7.)yeah        yeah

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———————————————————————————| play 7 times
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——0h2—0h2—3p2—2—0h2——0h3p2—|

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——0h2—0h2—0h2—5——5——5—0—————5——5——5——0—|

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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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