The Cataclysm


Tuning is half step down from standard E. I used the video performance on youtube to tab this, but the studio version is pretty much exactly the same. I did use the video on youtube with the examples (in the video you will see "Ex. 1" "Ex.2" etc.) so those parts I claim no credit for. This song uses Hybrid Picking (chicken picking) on many of the string jumps. Be prepared for a callus or a blister or two. 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