Duality Bass Tabs - Slipknot @ BigBassTabs.com

Band:Slipknot
Album:Vol. 3 The Subliminal Verses
Song:Duality

Gb     I know that this tuning looks weird but I know for a fact that this is how they 
Db     tune. I have a Guitar World magazine with Slipknot in it and they said that they
Ab     tune a half step down and then drop the E down to a B. (And yes this is a by ear
B      translation.)

I'm doing another Duality tab to make some corrections that I have discovered since 
I submitted my other one.

^=bend ~=virbrato /=slide up h=hammer on

Intro (Play along with the piano.)
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|0——3——6—1|

Chorus (I know for a fact that he does that hammer on cause it's clearly shown in a DVD that 
I have of them live. And if you listen closely, you can kinda hear it.)
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|0000000—333333/666—111h31|

Pre—Verse
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|0—0—0——0—0——0—0—0——0—1—0—3—6^—0—0—0——0—0——0—0—0——0—1—0—6—1~]

Verse
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|77777777—10101010—5555—3333—55555—11111—0000|

Pre—Chorus (I know this is correct also cause it's also shown clearly on the live DVD.)
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|3—3—5—3—|3—3—3—5—3—|3—3—3—5—3|3—2—2—4—2|

Repeat Chorus

2nd Pre—Verse
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|0—0—0—0—————0/12/0—3—5—1—0|

Repeat Verse

Repeat Pre—Chorus 

Repeat Chorus

Repeat 1st Pre—Verse twice

Then play this riff four times
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|1—1—1——1—1——1—1—1——0—1—0—3—6^—1—1—1——1—1——1—1—1——0—1—0—6—1~]

Repeat Pre—Chorus

Then play the verse two times very fast

Then play this riff right before the Chorus
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|1—3—1|

Repeat Chorus

Outro V1 x2                                                      V2
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|0—0—0——0000——0—0—0——0—1—0—3—6^—0—0—0——0000——0—0—0——0—1—0—6—1~] |1—1—1|

Repeat Outro V1 very slowly 

Repeat Outro V1 at normal speed

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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