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\Alexithymia — Anberlin /
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Tabbed By: Brian
E—mail: [email protected]

Artist: Anberlin
Song: Alexithymia
Album: Cities

Key:
~~~~~ = let the note ring

Intro
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Verse 1 (Don't try to wake me up...)
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(Don't believe anything you say...)
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(Bricks to this old house are breaking...)
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(It's alarming how loud the silence screams...)
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(Addictions fill the table where the family used to sit...)
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(To the sounds of a record player...)
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Chorus (With downcast eyes...)
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 (Clean Guitar, Vocals, and Drum Break)

Verse 2 (Are you where you thought you would be?...)
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(Opposition rests in the hearts with no opportunity...)
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(It's not that we don't talk...)
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(Like a politician who lost in the course...)
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Chorus 2 (With downcast eyes...)
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(With downcast eyes...)
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 (Electronic Effects and Clean Guitar Break)

Solo
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Solo Continued (with Choir Voices)
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(Vocals, Choir, and Acoustic Guitar Break)(Don't try to wake me up...)

Final Chorus (With downcast eyes...)
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(With downcast eyes...)
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Outro (Alive...)
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I hope you enjoyed it! Alexithymia is an awesome song from Anberlin's brand new CD "Cities"! :)

About Anberlin

Anberlin is an American alternative rock band from Winter Haven, Florida, formed in 2002. Since the beginning of 2007, the band has consisted of lead vocalist Stephen Christian, bassist Deon Rexroat, lead guitarist Joseph Milligan, drummer Nathan Young and rhythm guitarist Christian McAlhaney.

How to Read Bass Tabs

Bass tablature (tabs) is an easy way to learn songs without needing to read traditional sheet music. Here’s a quick guide to understanding the symbols and techniques commonly found in tabs:

1. The Basics

Strings and Frets:
Each line in a tab represents a string on your bass:
- The top line is the highest-pitched string (G on a 4-string bass).
- The bottom line is the lowest-pitched string (E on a 4-string bass).
Numbers on the lines indicate which fret to press. For example:
```
G|-------------------|
D|-------------------|
A|---3---------------|
E|-------------------|
            
```
This means you play the 3rd fret on the A string.

2. Common Techniques

Hammer-On (h):
Play the first note by picking it, then press down on a higher fret with another finger without picking again.
```
G|-------------------|
D|-------5h7---------|
            
```
Pull-Off (p):
Pluck a note and then "pull off" your finger to let a lower fret ring.
```
G|-------------------|
D|-------7p5---------|
            
```
Slide (/ or \):
Move your finger up (/) or down (\) the fretboard while maintaining pressure.
```
G|-------------------|
D|-------5/7---------|
            
```

3. Advanced Techniques

Bend (b): Push the string up or down to raise the pitch. Example: G|-------7b9---------|
Vibrato (~): Shake the string slightly after playing a note to create a vibrating sound. Example: G|-------7~----------|
Muted Notes (x): Rest your finger lightly on the string without pressing a fret and pluck for a percussive "click" sound.

4. Rhythm and Timing

Tabs don’t always indicate timing, so listen to the song while reading the tab. Wider spaces between numbers mean longer pauses, while closer numbers indicate quicker notes.

5. Slap and Pop

Slap (s): Strike the string with the side of your thumb for a percussive sound.
Pop (p): Pull the string away from the fretboard and let it snap back.

Practice Makes Perfect

Tabs are a great tool to learn songs, but mastering the techniques takes practice. Listen carefully to the original track and play along to lock in the rhythm. Don’t rush — smooth, accurate playing is more important than speed. Happy jamming! 🎸

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