Dream Theater – Bend The Clock (Bass Tab)
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1.0x
* Adapted for 4 string, original is played on 5 string, but scarcely *
* plays any note lower than the low E in standard tuning. *
* Keep in mind the time signature changes, they switch from 7/4 to *
* 4/4 every now and then. Have fun! *
* *
Tabs by BassMonkey - https://www.youtube.com/@ytbassmonkey
[Intro + Verse #1] (rest for 32 measures/~0m55s]
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"If I ... "
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"but I .."
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A|(8)------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------|[Bridge - time sigature alternates between 7/4 and 4/4]
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[Verse #2]
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[Pre-chorus]
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" This circle.. "
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(triplets)
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A|---------------------------------|-------------------------5-------|
E|-3-------------------------------|---------------------------3--1--|[Chorus]
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[Solo]
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[Bridge]
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[Chorus]
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[Outro + Solo]
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/¯¯³¯¯\ /¯¯³¯¯\
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E|-0---------------------------0---|-0-------0-----------------------|************************************
| /¯¯³¯¯\ Triplet
| (n) Ghost note
| h Hammer-on
| p Pull-off
| / Slide up
| \ Slide down
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