Darkness: Bass TAB
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Darkness: Bass TAB

Disturbed

Item: 00-PS-0009759
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This folio contains complete guitar transcriptions with TAB, plus a separate bass TAB section, full lyrics, and full-color artwork. Titles are: Prayer * Liberate * Awaken * Believe * Remember * Intoxication * Rise * Mistress * Breathe * Bound * Devour * Darkness.

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Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 124
SKU: 00-PS-0009759

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About the Composer: David Draiman

David Draiman is the lead vocalist and primary songwriter for Disturbed, the heavy metal band that emerged from Chicago in the late 1990s. His visceral approach to songwriting combines anthemic vocal melodies with unflinching lyrical themes, creating a signature sound that has influenced modern metal composition and performance.

Why we love this

This folio captures the full instrumental architecture of a major metal album in meticulous TAB detail, giving guitarists direct access to the exact voicings and techniques that define Disturbed's sound. The inclusion of complete bass transcriptions alongside guitar parts makes this essential for anyone serious about understanding modern metal composition and arrangement.

What to expect

Heavy, deliberate, and uncompromising. These songs move with relentless forward momentum punctuated by moments of crushing intensity and controlled aggression. The guitar work ranges from hypnotic, syncopated riffs to layered harmonic textures that demand precision and commitment.

Who it's for

Guitar players and bassists pursuing modern metal repertoire and seeking accurate, performance-ready transcriptions of professional recordings. Music educators working with students interested in contemporary metal composition, arrangement, and the technical demands of the genre.

How to get the most out of it

  • Study the bass TAB alongside the guitar transcriptions to understand how rhythm and harmonic support work together in the metal context; this relationship drives the song's pocket and power.
  • Use the full lyrics as a guide to phrasing and dynamics; matching your attack and sustain to the vocal delivery reveals the intended emotional arc of each piece.
  • Lock into the kick drum patterns by referencing how the bass TAB intersects with the main riff; metal precision requires this level of rhythmic alignment.

How to use it

This resource serves guitarists and bassists preparing for recitals, ensemble performances, or study of contemporary metal arrangements. It's also valuable for students analyzing modern heavy music composition, particularly those interested in how production choices and instrumental layering shape the final recording.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading and performing TAB notation with technical accuracy
  • Translating recorded performances into playable transcriptions
  • Understanding harmonic and rhythmic relationships between bass and guitar
  • Analyzing metal composition techniques including riff construction and dynamics
  • Developing rhythmic precision and pocket awareness

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