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A Perfect Circle - The Outsider - Guitar Tab

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About The Outsider

"The Outsider" by A Perfect Circle is a track from their second album, Thirteenth Step, released as the album's second single. The song achieved chart success across Billboard's Hot 100, Mainstream Rock, and Modern Rock formats in 2003. Its heavy riffs and dynamic arrangement make it a compelling choice for electric guitarists exploring alternative rock techniques.

  • Released as Thirteenth Step's second single, following "Weak and Powerless" in 2003.
  • Charted on Billboard's Hot 100, Mainstream Rock, and Modern Rock charts simultaneously.
  • A Perfect Circle's alternative rock sound showcases intricate guitar work and layered textures.

How to Play The Outsider

Tuning: Drop D · Key: E minor · Tempo: 90 BPM

The drop D tuning lets you fret the low power chords with a single finger, which is central to the heavier riffing here.

Use the section loop to isolate a passage, drop the speed below 100%, and set the metronome to 90 BPM to build it up to tempo.

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