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A Perfect Circle - Weak and Powerless - Guitar Tab

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About Weak and Powerless

"Weak and Powerless" by A Perfect Circle is a landmark alternative rock track that became the band's highest-charting single, reaching #1 on both Mainstream Rock and Alternative Songs charts. The song showcases the band's signature heavy yet melodic approach, making it an excellent choice for electric guitarists looking to master dynamic songwriting and powerful riffing.

  • Lead single from A Perfect Circle's second album, Thirteenth Step, and their first number-one chart hit.
  • A remix version of the track was featured on the Underworld soundtrack, expanding its cultural reach beyond rock radio.
  • Demonstrates the band's blend of heavy instrumentation with atmospheric, intricate guitar layers typical of their style.

How to Play Weak and Powerless

Tuning: Drop D · Key: C# 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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