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What is the easiest slipknot song to play on guitar?

The easiest Slipknot song to play on guitar is "Wait and Bleed." This song is in standard tuning and uses only power chords. The main riff is a simple two-chord progression that is repeated throughout the song. The verse riff is an E minor power chord followed by a C power chord. The chorus riff is an A5 power chord followed by a D5 power chord. The bridge riff is a G power chord followed by an F power chord. The outro riff is the same as the chorus riff.

Here are the fingering for the power chords used in "Wait and Bleed":

* E minor: 0-2-2

* C: x-3-5

* A5: 5-7-7

* D5: x-5-7

* G: 3-5-5

* F: 1-3-3

To play the main riff, simply strum the E minor power chord and then the C power chord repeatedly. For the verse riff, strum the E minor power chord twice and then the C power chord twice. For the chorus riff, strum the A5 power chord twice and then the D5 power chord twice. For the bridge riff, strum the G power chord twice and then the F power chord twice. For the outro riff, strum the A5 power chord twice and then the D5 power chord twice.

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