The Edge Of Darkness
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Bass tab
Transcribed by G. Crisan ( crisan@shadow.net )
All textual notes refer to the tab ABOVE it. Any comments, suggestions,
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Tab explanations
> Forcefully | / Slide up
. Staccatto | Slide down
h Hammer-on/ pull off | : Repeat
Harmonic | ~ slight bend
The Edge of Darkness ( Harris/Bayley/Gers )
( From the album
The X Factor)
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Intro (Helicopter sounds) Slowly
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Guitar 1 enters
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Heavier
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Guitar solo 1
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Guitar solo 2
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Outtro
(Helicopter effects)
