Dead Souls Bass Tabs - Sopor Aeternus @ BigBassTabs.com

Artist: Sopor Aeternus and The Ensemble of Shadows
Song: Dead Souls
Album: Es reiten die Toten so schnell

Bass Tabs
Tabbed by: Jeff M.
For educational purposes only
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Standard Tuning (E, A, D, G)

Hi there! I'm a newbie at the bass so I'm sure this is not 100% accurate, but I believe this 
is a nice approach to play along with the song, keep practicing and enjoy the ride fellow bat!

Play it as some sort of galloping, this is a damn fun song to learn, 
it will test your speed, your endurance and make you work that pinky with those 6 (D#)!


Intro:

G|—————————————|| 
D|—————————————||
A|———3—————————||
E|—————4———————|| Repeat


Verse/entire song:

G|————————————————————————————————|| 
D|————————————————————————————————||
A|———3——333——333——333——66—————————||
E|————————————————————————————————||x2

G|————————————————————————————————————————————————|| 
D|————————————————————————————————————————————————||
A|———————————————————————————————————66—66—66—66——||
E|———4——444——444——444——00——4——444——4——————————————||



Lyrics:

Hidden behind merciful shadows, beyond the cruel daylight
Living to hunt and kill, we are the... Damned children of the night
Dragging our immune existence through thousands of centuries
And from dusk to dawn we suffer from our immortality

Hosts contaminate our tombs and crosses burn our skin
You can kill us a thousand times, but we're the ones
Who will always remain, in pain, In pain
I'm the resurrection—man, who steals his own corpse
And abducts himself to the beloved catacombs and vaults

Death and decay, cadaverous smell
For us there's neither heaven, nor is there a hell
And only the stigmata could be able to betray
The sombre existence of the former days

After the dead lover's kiss you fall into a dream
But with your second birth you're a prince in our mournful realm
By day, when a million suns are killing with their shine
The cold, dark crypts are saving me... And mine
Death and decay, cadaverous smell
For us there's neither heaven, nor is there a hell
And only the stigmata could be able to betray
The sombre existence of the former days

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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