————————————————///NOTE///————————————————————————
       /   This is my work, dont be a poser......       /
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      A Key (For anyone who doesn't know what the symbols are):
      h — Hammer On
      x — Muted String



      Artist: Celldweller
      Song: Switchback
      Track: 01/02
      CD: Celldweller (Self—Titled)
      Tuning: Standard
      Musician: Eric Klayton
      
......Bass does not come in unil he says:
      
      "SWITCHBACK"
G|—————————————————————————————————————|
D|—————————————————————————————————————|
A|—————————————————————————————————————| 
E|3—h4—2—h3—2—h3—2—3—h4—4—h5—5—h6—6—h7—|(x2)

G|————————————————————————————————————————|
D|————————————————————————————————————————|
A|————————————————————————————————————————|
E|3—h4—2—h3—2—h3—2—h3—3—h4—4—h5—5—h6—6—h7—|(x2)
(^ These are also the Chorus Riffs)

G|————————————|
D|————————————|
A|————————————| 
E|—0—2——xx—3—4|(x4)

(Rest)
"SWITCHBACK!"


G|——————————————————————|
D|——————————————————————|
A|——————————————————————|
E|—1——5—4——5—335599777——|

G|—————————————|
D|—————————————|
A|—————————————|
E|0—2——xx—3—4—1|

(Rest 8 Mississippi's)


G|——————————————————————————|
D|——————————————————————————|
A|——————————————————————————|
E|—1——5—4——5—4——5—335599777—|(x2)

(Klayton does that whole no bass segmant, I dont know what his problem is........)
(Come in when the rapping begins)

G|—————————————————————————————————|
D|—————————————————————————————————|
A|—————————————————————————————————|
E|xx2—h3—xxx5—h6—xxxx2—h3—xxxx3—h4—|(x4)



G|——————————————————————————|
D|——————————————————————————|
A|——————————————————————————|
E|—1——5—4——5—4——5—335599777—|(x2)
(^ The Second Time, add more spacing in between every pair of notes)

G|————————————|
D|————————————|
A|————————————|
E|222—3—222—5—|(x7)

Song Ends.....

I would greatly appreciate it if you guys would give me at least a 4, I triple checked it 
for accuracy, and worked my ass off to get this right. 
This is a great song, the first time I heard it, I immediately fell in love with it, Klayton 
is a genius.....

About Celldweller

Celldweller is a Detroit, Michigan-based electronic rock project that was created by multi-instrumentalist Klayton, former frontman and songwriter of the bands Circle of Dust, Argyle Park, Angeldust (with Criss Angel), and many more. Celldweller's music is multi-faceted, often labeled electronic rock and more commonly being described as a combination of rock and trance. Celldweller songs have frequently appeared in movies, trailers, television shows, and video games.

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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