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Welcome to the definitive archive of history-defining low-end. These aren’t just tabs; they are meticulously verified, premium master-transcriptions of the most successful bass lines ever recorded.

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Hyper-viral grooves crossing 1,000,000,000 streams on Spotify & YouTube.

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Nu-Metal & Alternative Rock

Full bass guitar transcriptions for songs by the band Linkin Park, including notation and TAB - The Bass Diaries

Master the driving, low-tuned verse grooves of Dave ‘Phoenix’ Farrell. Perfect for bassists looking to nail heavy, syncopated rhythm sections and massive arena-rock dynamics.

Pop Punk & Hard Rock

Full bass guitar transcriptions for songs by the band Blink-182, including notation and TAB - The Bass Diaries

Unlock the high-octane, aggressive pick attack of Mark Hoppus. Perfect for bassists looking to master fast tempos, alternate picking, and highly melodic bass fills.

Pop & Soft Rock

Full bass guitar transcriptions for songs by the band Coldplay, including notation and TAB - The Bass Diaries

Discover the smooth, deep rhythmic pocket of Guy Berryman. Perfect for bassists looking to master flawless timing, steady foundational root notes, and bass lines that perfectly serve the song.

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🎡 Transcribed by a Bassist, for Bassists.

Hi, I’m Pearce, the bassist and transcriber behind The Bass Diaries. I got tired of finding generic, auto-generated tabs that missed the nuances, tone, and actual techniques used on the records. Every piece of sheet music here is meticulously transcribed by ear, tested on the fretboard, and officially licensed.