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Surfacing - Slipknot
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Tabbed by: Andu Needle
Intro:
E |----------------------------------------|
B |----------------------------------------|
F#|----------------------------------------|
B |-0-1p0----------------------------------|(x16)
E |----------------------------------------|
B |----------------------------------------|
F#|----------------------------------------|
B |-0-0-1p0--0-1---------------------------|(x16)
Pre verse:
E |----------------------------------------|
B |----------------------------------------|
F#|-5-5-6-5--5-6---------------------------|
B |----------------------------------------|(x8)
Verse:
E |----------------------------------------|
B |----------------------------------------|
F#|----------5h6---------------------------|
B |-0-0-1-0--------------------------------|(x8)
Chorus:
E |----------------------------------------|
B |----------------------------------------|
F#|----------------------------------------|
B |-0-0-1p0--0-1---------------------------|(x8)
Pre verse:
E |----------------------------------------|
B |----------------------------------------|
F#|-5-5-6-5--5-6---------------------------|
B |----------------------------------------|(x8)
Verse:
E |----------------------------------------|
B |----------------------------------------|
F#|----------5h6---------------------------|
B |-0-0-1-0--------------------------------|(x8)
Chorus:
E |----------------------------------------|
B |----------------------------------------|
F#|----------------------------------------|
B |-0-0-1p0--0-1---------------------------|(x8)
After the second chorus it`s the main riff:
E |----------------------------------------|
B |----------------------------------------|
F#|----------------------------------------|
B |-0-0-1p0--0-1---------------------------|(x8)
Bridge:
E |----------------------------------------|
B |----------------------------------------|
F#|-------7-6------------4-3---------------|
B |-8-7-6-----8-7-6--4-3-----4-3-2-1-------|(x10)
Bridge 2:
E |----------------------------------------|
B |----------------------------------------|
F#|-----------2-1--------------------------|
B |-3-2--3-2-------3-2---------------------|(x4)
E |----------------------------------------|
B |------3-2-------------------------------|
F#|-----------2-1--------------------------|
B |-3-2------------3-2---------------------|(x4)
Pre verse:
E |-----(x7)------|-------------------------|
B |---------------|-------------------------|
F#|-5-5-6-5--5-6--|--5----------------------|
B |---------------|-------------------------|
The break down part:
E |----------------------------------------|
B |----------------------------------------|
F#|---------5-6-5--------------------------|
B |-0-0-1-0-------6-0-6--3-3-5-0-----------|(x3)
E |----------------------------------------|
B |----------------------------------------|
F#|----------5-6-5-6/12-13-13-13-13-13-13--|
B |-0-0-1-0--------------------------------|
Last chorus:
E |----------------------------------------|
B |----------------------------------------|
F#|----------------------------------------|
B |-0-0-1p0--0-1---------------------------|(x16)
Ending:
E |----------------------------------------|
B |----------------------------------------|
F#|----------------------------------------|
B |-0-0-1p0--0-1---------------------------|
You play this riff til the end.
| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Surfacing |
| Artist |
Slipknot |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
vq-zaD1poAE |
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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).
