Eyeless Bass Tabs - Slipknot @ BigBassTabs.com


Sounds god to me but you must play it fast

Tuning: Drop D 1 1/2 steps

Intro

guitar plays

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|0—0—0—3———3———2—0—0—————————————|    x2

bass comes in....

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|0—0—0—3———3———2—0—0——0————0—1———|    x6

on the 6th time, only play what the guitar plays during the intro 
(above). you
should hear a drum fill between the 6th time and the beginning 
of the chorus

Chorus

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|0—0—0—0—3—0—2h3—0—0—5h6—r—0—6h8—|

i suppose you can replace the rest for another 0 but i reckon it 
sounds better 
with the rest

Verse

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|0—0—0—0—3—0—2h3—————————————————|

Break 1

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|12—12—12—r—12—12—12—12—|

yes i know it looks really shabby but i know the guitar plays a 
B chord thingy during this. 

Break 2

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|0—0—0—3^————0—0—1—0—0—1—|

Break 3

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|1———————————5———————————2————3—|

order

drum and bass intro.....
guitar intro x2
intro x6
chorus x4
verse x4
chorus x4
verse x4
chorus x4
break 1 x8
drum and bass......
guitar intro x1
bass intro x1
verse x4
chorus x4
break 1 x8
guitar plays break 2 x2
break 2 x12
break 3 x6
break 2 x8
.......
break 2 x8

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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