Iron Maiden - The Edge Of Darkness (Bass)
Author: G. Crisan ( crisan@shadow.net )
Type: Bass
Track no: 9
Album: The X Factor
Comments: Tab explanations
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> Forcefully | / Slide up
. Staccatto | \ Slide down
h Hammer-on/ pull off | : Repeat
† Harmonic | ~ slight bend
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Intro (Helicopter sounds) Slowly
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Guitar solo 2
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Outtro
(Helicopter effects)
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