Welcome to The Bass Diaries Linkin Park collection—your home for accurate bass sheet music and tabs from the titans of nu-metal and alternative rock.
Several tracks featured in this collection have officially crossed over 1 Billion streams on Spotify, placing them in an elite club of the most successful songs in music history.
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About the Bass Playing
Linkin Park’s sound is massive, defined by the seamless blending of heavy distorted guitars, hip-hop rhythms, and electronic elements. Bassist Dave “Phoenix” Farrell provides the crucial anchor, dropping deep into the pocket to glue the heavy guitars to DJ Hahn’s synths and Rob Bourdon’s tight, rhythmic drum beats. His style is characterized by heavy, detuned riffing, utilizing 4-string and 5-string basses (often in a variety of different tunings like Drop Db or Drop Bb) to deliver a thick, aggressive low-end that serves the song rather than demanding the spotlight.
Why bassists love learning these songs:
- Deep Pocket Grooves: Master the art of playing slightly behind the beat and locking in effortlessly with complex, hip-hop-influenced drum patterns.
- Heavy Alternate Tunings: Get comfortable exploring the lower register and utilizing heavy drop tunings to create massive, ground-shaking walls of sound.
- Restraint and Dynamics: Learn how to serve the song by knowing exactly when to lay down simple, driving root notes and when to step back and leave space for electronic samples and dual vocals.
Available Linkin Park Bass Tabs
Below are the current Linkin Park tracks we have broken down, complete with accurate sheet music and Session Notes. More are being transcribed and added regularly! Click on the album name below to see the current songs transcribed from that release.
▶ In The End
- Vibe: An iconic nu-metal anthem that relies on a deep, simple groove to leave space for the dueling vocals and memorable piano melody.
- BPM: 105
- Key: D♯ Minor
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- 💎 Diamond Record Certified: [Explore our full collection of bass tabs of Diamond-certified tracks.]
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Hybrid Theory is a Diamond Certified Record as of January 7, 2005, having sold over 10 million copies in the United States of America.
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▶ Don’t Stay
- Vibe: A massive, down-tuned nu-metal groove driven by heavy, syncopated staccato drops that perfectly lock into the swinging kick drum pattern and raw turntable scratches.
- BPM: 90
- Key: B Minor
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▶ Somewhere I Belong
- Vibe: A heavily detuned, methodical rocker where the bass perfectly glues the aggressive guitars to the atmospheric electronic samples.
- BPM: 162
- Key: A♯ Minor
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▶ Lying From You
- Vibe: A massive, heavy hip-hop pocket groove that requires you to lock in deeply with the kick drum and DJ scratches.
- BPM: 160
- Key: D♯ Minor
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▶ Faint
- Vibe: A blistering, high-octane alternative rock track that demands fast, relentless eighth notes and incredibly tight rhythmic stops.
- BPM: 135
- Key: E Major
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- 💿 Platinum Record Certified: [Explore our full collection of bass tabs of Platinum-certified tracks.]
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▶ Breaking The Habit
- Vibe: A pulsing, electronic-driven alternative masterpiece where the bass locks into a driving, fluid groove that glues the frantic electronic breakbeats to the soaring string layers.
- BPM: 100
- Key: E Minor
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- 📀 Gold Record Certified: [Explore our full collection of bass tabs from Gold-certified tracks.]
▶ From The Inside
- Vibe: A high-octane, aggressive assault that pivots between crushing guitar chugs and soaring melodies, with a driving bassline that anchors the mix and propels the song’s relentless intensity.
- BPM: 95
- Key: C♯ Minor
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▶ Session
- Vibe: A dark, atmospheric masterclass in tension, where glitchy electronics and shimmering loops create a hypnotic soundscape, anchored by a precise, syncopated bassline that weaves through the rhythmic pulses.
- BPM: 98
- Key: F Minor
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▶ Numb
- Vibe: An absolutely massive track where the bass provides a heavy, sustained foundation for one of the most recognizable choruses in modern rock.
- BPM: 110
- Key: F♯ Minor
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- 💿 Platinum Record Certified: [Explore our full collection of bass tabs of Platinum-certified tracks.]
- 🏆 Member of the Spotify Billions Club: [Click here to learn the bass lines for the most-streamed songs in history.]
Meteora is a Platinum Certified Record as of May 19, 2003, and has sold over 8 million copies in the United States of America as of February 8, 2024.
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▶ Wake
- Vibe: An atmospheric, cinematic instrumental intro that builds immense tension before dropping into a heavy, dark G Minor wall of sound with tasteful melodic fills.
- BPM: 125
- Key: G Minor
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▶ Given Up
- Vibe: A blistering, punk-infused metal anthem that demands relentless picking stamina and an aggressive, metallic attack to drive the heavy Drop D riffs.
- BPM: 100
- Key: E Minor
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- 💿 Platinum Record Certified: [Explore our full collection of bass tabs of Platinum-certified tracks.]
▶ Leave Out All The Rest
- Vibe: A reflective, emotionally open alternative rock ballad built on a steady, understated groove and a message of redemption and remembrance.
- BPM: 80
- Key: A Minor
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- 💿 Platinum Record Certified: [Explore our full collection of bass tabs of Platinum-certified tracks.]
▶ Bleed It Out
- Vibe: A bouncy, high-energy groove that perfectly blends a hip-hop pocket feel with raw rock and roll energy.
- BPM: 140
- Key: F♯ Minor
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▶ Shadow Of The Day
- Vibe: A slow-building, melodic rock piece driven by patience, atmosphere, and a warm, rising sense of emotional release.
- BPM: 110
- Key: B Major
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▶ What I’ve Done
- Vibe: A stadium-ready alternative rock anthem centred around a driving, steady eighth-note pulse and an unforgettable hook.
- BPM: 120
- Key: G Minor
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▶ Hands Held High
- Vibe: A stripped-back, hip-hop-influenced protest track centred around minimal instrumentation and a spoken, thought-provoking delivery.
- BPM: 104
- Key: A Major
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▶ No More Sorrow
- Vibe: A heavy, riff-driven alternative rock track fuelled by aggression, sharp dynamics, and a commanding, confrontational energy.
- BPM: 133
- Key: E♭ Minor
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▶ Valentine’s Day
- Vibe: A dark, slow-burning track that gradually builds from quiet reflection into a powerful, emotionally charged climax.
- BPM: x
- Key: x Mxxor
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▶ In Between
- Vibe: A mellow, introspective song with a laid-back groove, focusing on subtle emotion and a more personal, understated tone.
- BPM: x
- Key: x Mxxor
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▶ In Pieces
- Vibe: A brooding, guitar-led track that blends restraint and intensity, building tension before opening into a soaring, emotive release.
- BPM: x
- Key: x Mxxor
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▶ The Little Things Give You Away
- Vibe: A slow, atmospheric closer built on delicate layers and gradual progression, culminating in a powerful, expansive emotional payoff.
- BPM: x
- Key: x Mxxor
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Minutes To Midnight is a Platinum Certified Record as of June 19, 2007, and has sold over 6 million copies in the United States of America as of May 12, 2022.
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▶ Rebellion (ft. Daron Malakian)
- Vibe: A frantic, aggressive track featuring a rapid-fire main riff that brings back the raw, heavy energy of the band’s early days.
- BPM: 130
- Key: A♭ Major
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The Hunting Party is a Platinum Certified Record as of December 13, 2017.
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Appears On
▶ Numb / Encore
- Vibe: The ultimate nu-metal and hip-hop mashup. This Grammy-winning cultural phenomenon showcases how a driving rock bass line can flawlessly anchor a massive stadium rap anthem.
- BPM: 92
- Key: G Major
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- 💿 Platinum Record Certified: [Explore our full collection of bass tabs of Platinum-certified tracks.]
- 🏆 Member of the Spotify Billions Club: [Click here to learn the bass lines for the most-streamed songs in history.]
▶ Izzo / In The End
- Vibe: A brilliant collision of two distinct genres, featuring a laid-back, bouncing groove that perfectly supports Jay-Z’s legendary flow while leaving space for the iconic piano hook.
- BPM: 107
- Key: D Major
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Collision Course is a Platinum Certified Record as of July 19, 2005, and has sold over 2 million copies in the United States of America as of August 15, 2017.
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