Band: Soulfly
Album: Fire
Song: Soulfly
Tuning: B Tuning (B, A, D, G) ONLY TUNE E—B 
This Transcription By: Niall 'Uncle Clitsta' ([email protected]) 
formally known as clitz
note: I'm doing this from memory so it might have a couple of mistakes

Legend
———————
1h2  — Hammer On
0~   — Let Note Ring
12p0 — Pull off
19  — Slide Down
/15  — Slide Up

|G|———————————————————————————————————————|
|D|———————————————————————————————————————|
|A|———————————————————————————————————————|
|B|———————————————————————————————————————|

Intro & Verse
|G|——————————————————————————————————————|
|D|*————————————————————————————————————*|
|A|*————————————————————————————————————*|
|B|——0—0—0—0—6—0—6—0—6—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0———|

Chorus                    Post Chorus
|G|——————————————————————|——————————————|
|D|*————————————————————*|——————————————|
|A|*————————————————————*|——————————————|
|B|——1h2—0——4—0——3—2—0~——|——1—3——1——4———|

Post—Bridge (W/ OverDrive)
|G|———————————|
|D|———————————|
|A|———————————|
|B|—0~~~~—————|

Bridge (not to sure on this, just play it anyway)
|G|———————————————————————————————————————|
|D|*—————————————————————————————————————*|
|A|*—————————————————————————————————————*|
|B|—0h6——6/12—12—12—12——0h6—6/10—10—10—10—|

Middle
|G|—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————|
|D|*———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————*|
|A|*———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————*|
|B|—12—12——12—12—12—12—12—/15—15—15—15——12—12——12—12—12—12—12——10—10—10—|

(To drum beat)
|G|———————————————————————————————|
|D|*—————————————————————————————*|
|A|*—————————————————————————————*|
|B|—12——12—12—12———12——12—12—12———|

End of bridge
|G|———————————————————————————————————————|
|D|———————————————————————————————————————|
|A|———————————————————————————————————————|
|B|—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0—0———|

Sliding part (12p0 is not really needed, ya can just play another 2 open B's)
|G|————————————————————|
|D|*——————————————————*| You will hear the slide getting higher, just move
|A|*————————————19———*| the slide down to the D string instead of the A 
|B|—0—0—0—12p0—————————| string at that point.

Outro
|G|————————————————————|
|D|*——————————————————*|
|A|*——————————————————*|
|B|——6—0——0—0—0—0—0————|

This is a strange song for some parts, but i still love it:)

Later!

COMING SOON: Soulfly — Pain, Soulfly — Mulumbo, Skid Row — 18 And Life
             Soulfly — Son Song, Soulfly — Flyhigh, Soulfly — Bring it
             Soulfly — Terrorist, Paw — Hope I Die Tonight and 
             Marilyn Manson — The Last Day On Earth (Live from the Last Tour On Earth)

Any More requests feel free to e—mail them to [email protected], I cannot
guarantee that I can tab them due to the fact that i may not have the CD but
I will try.

About Soulfly

Soulfly is an American metal band formed in 1997. Soulfly is led by former Sepultura guitarist and frontman Max Cavalera, who formed the band after he left the Brazilian group in 1996. The band has released six studio albums, one tour EP, several singles, and one DVD video. Their seventh album Omen is expected to be released on May 25, 2010..

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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