Song: Crawling (05)
Artist: Linkin Park
Album: Hybrid Theory (2000)
Tab by: Paul D

Here is the bass tab for Crawling by Linkin Park.
Played in Standard Five String Tuning (B,E,A,D,G)
Wait until 0:14, then
Prechorus
G|———————————————————————————————
D|———2———2———————————2———2———————
A|—0———2———4—2—————0———2———4—2——— x1
E|—————————————0—4—————————————0—
B|———————————————————————————————
The first time you play this, play up until the first open "E."
Chorus
G|———————————————————————————
D|———————————————————————————
A|———————0——————7———————————— x2
E|—————————————————————7———4—
B|—2—————————————————————————
Verse
G|————————————————————————————
D|————————————————————————————
A|———————5———————————————————— x3
E|—————————————0—————7[/107|—
B|—2——————————————————————————
The first time you play the verse, the second time you go through
the sequence, there is a slide.  This is marked in the 

Then Prechorus x1
Chorus x2
Verse x3
Prechorus x1
Chorus x6

On the third chorus from the last set, there is a variation that 
looks like this.
G|——————————————————
D|——————————————————
A|———6—4—0——7———————
E|————————————————7—
B|—2————————————————

There is another variation on the 6th chorus in the final x6 chorus, 
that goes something like this, almost the same as the previous one.  
I'm not completely sure, if anyone figures out I'm wrong, email me, 
and I'll change it.
G|———————————————————
D|———————————————————
A|———4h6—4—0———7—————
E|—————————————————7—
B|—2—————————————————

About Linkin Park

Linkin Park is an American rock band from Agoura Hills, California. Formed in 1996, the band rose to international fame with their debut album, Hybrid Theory, which was certified Diamond by the RIAA in 2005 and multi-platinum in several other countries. Its following studio album, Meteora, continued the band's success, topping the Billboard 200s album charts in 2003, and was followed by extensive touring and charity work around the world. In 2003, MTV2 named Linkin Park the sixth greatest band of the music video era and the third best of the new millennium behind Oasis and Coldplay.

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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