Song: Devil's Dance
Band: MetallicA
Album: ReLoad
Time 4/4
beat 96
Intro:
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4 times
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2 times
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Verse 1, 2, 3:
3 times
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|-6---\---0-------0-------0---3--|-0-------0---5--b3---0--b3---0--:
3rd time substitute 6°bar with: |--------------------------------|
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Chorus 1:
2 times
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|-0-------0---5--b3---0--b3---0--: end Chorus 1
Play Verse 2
Chorus 2:
2 times
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2 times
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|-0-0-0-0-0------0-0----0-0----0-: end Chorus 2
Guitar Solo:
4 times 4 times
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Chorus:
2 times
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|-5------------------------------: end Chorus
Fill 1:
3 times
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Play Verse 3
Last Chorus:
2 times
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Bass Tabs |
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Title |
Devil’s Dance |
Artist |
Metallica |
Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID |
R1-177SVHcM |
Interactive Bass Tab Guide
Interactive bass tabs provide a better experience than ASCII tabs. With playback, loop, print features and a responsive display that follows the screen of your device.
Use these buttons to control the digital tab player.
Symbol | Function |
| Move cursor to the first bar |
| Play interactive tabs |
| Pause playback |
| Loop |
| Print the tab |
| Zoom |
Page | Switch between page and horizontal view mode |
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).