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Darkest Nights - As I Lay Dying
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Tabbed By : Chris Voysey
e-mail: evilmudman@hotmail.com
Tuning: Drop C ( C G C F )
Intro/Chorus (8's can be changed to 1's on G, same note)
F|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
C|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
C|-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8--0-0-0-0-0-0-0--3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3---------|
(8's can be changed to 1's on G, 10's can be changed to 3's on G, same notes)
F|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
C|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
C|-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8--0-0-0-0-0-0-0--10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-|
Breakdown
F|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
C|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
C|---0~-------------0--00---------------8~---10--7~------------------------|
Verse
F|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
C|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|-----------------------------------------------------1-1-1-1--3-3-3-3----|
C|-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0--3-3-3-3--5-5-5-5--0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0----------------------|
F|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
C|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|------------------------------------1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1--3-3-3-3--0-0-0-0----|
C|-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0--3-3-3-3--5-5-5-5---------------------------------------|
Bridge
F|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
C|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
C|-0-0-0-0-0-0-0--3-3-3-3-3-3-3--5-5-5-5-5-5-5--8-8-8-8-8-8-8--------------|
Bridge cont.
F|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
C|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
C|-0-0-0-0-0-0-0--7-7-7-7-7-7-7--8-8-8-8-8-8-8--10-10-10-10-10-10-10-------|
Alternative Bridge (same as Guitar, for if you get bored)
F|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
C|----------------------------7---------7-8-7------------------------------|
G|------8-7--------8-7----------10-8-10-------10~-8-7~---------------------|
C|--0-0-----10-7-7-----10-8-8----------------------------------------------|
Alternative Bridge cont. (same as Guitar, for if you get bored)
F|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
C|----------------------------7---------7-8-7----7-------------------------|
G|------8-7--------8-7----------10-8-10-------10---10-8~-------------------|
C|--0-0-----10-7-7-----10-8-8----------------------------------------------|
Song Order:
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Intro/Chorus x2
Breakdown x1
Verse x2
Bridge x2
Bridge cont. x2
Intro/Chorus x2
Verse x2
Bridge x2
Bridge cont. x2
Intro/Chorus (repeat till fade)
| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
The Darkest Nights |
| Artist |
As I Lay Dying |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
txRuGVRBdoQ |
Interactive Bass Tab Guide
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How to Read Bass Tab: A Beginner's Guide
1. Understanding the Basics
a. Strings:
Bass tab consists of horizontal lines representing the strings of the bass guitar.
The lowest-pitched string (usually the E string) is at the bottom, and the highest-pitched string
(usually the G string) is at the top.
b. Numbers:
Numbers on the lines indicate which fret to play on a specific string.
For example, if you see "3" on the E string, it means you should press down the third fret on the lowest string.
2. Reading Bass Tab Example
In this tab:
- Play the note on the 1st fret of the E string.
- Play the open E string.
- Play the 3rd fret on the A string.
- Play the 1st fret on the A string.
G|-----------------|
D|-----------------|
A|---------3-------|
E|---1-1---1---3---|
3. Playing Techniques
a. Hammer-ons and Pull-offs:
Hammer-ons are represented by an "h" (e.g., 5h7 means play the 5th fret and hammer onto the 7th fret).
Pull-offs are represented by a "p" (e.g., 7p5 means play the 7th fret and pull off to the 5th fret).
b. Slides:
Slides are often indicated by an "/" or "\\" between two numbers (e.g., 5/7 means slide from the 5th fret to the 7th fret).
