Demonic Refusal (Ver 2) Bass Tabs - Testament @ BigBassTabs.com

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Artist: Testament
Song:Demonic Refusal
Album: Demonic
Interpreted by Morpheus
email: [email protected]
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A.

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B.
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C. Verse
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                             D. Verse 2
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E. Intro to Chorus
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F. Chorus (This is a weird rythym, give it your best on this one,
for best results listen to how Testament plays it)
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G.                                                3x
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H.
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I. The guitars are playing trills here, just play the first note of each 
trill)
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J.
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Return to Verse.

Lyrics
A.
You take my hand and sympathize
You felt the flesh.  You realized
You took my will, now I'm deprived
Save myself, just save myself

B.
I.... can not be taken unto
All that I have can not be taken

C.
She has ways mischievous
Takes your soul in pact
Demonic chants of Manatu
Save your soul, just save your soul

D.
A strong will is my defense
For the future and past

E.
I... feel what I feel
I... seen what I've seen
I... have what I have
All I have is from me.. yeah!!!!(?)

F.
Yeah he feeds on innocence
Dreams the taste of war
Smells the fear that he has dreamt
Wake yourself, just wake yourself

G.
The tarot cards on the table
Showed the future and past

H.
I... am a prisoner of fate
I'... m refusing all hate
I... will cast it away
I... will not be a slave

I.
In through out death I shall be

Riff pattern:  ABCDDCCDDCCDDEFFFGCCCDDEFFFGHI(first bar 1x,second bar
3x),JJJJJJJJJJJJCCCDDEFFFFFFFGAB(first bar 2x, second bar 1x)

Lyric pattern: ABCBDEFBGEHABDEIIII

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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