Track: Brad Delson - Guitar - Distortion Guitar. Backing track. Distortion Guitar. Brad Delson - Guitar. Solo. , , , , D# A# F# C#
While the verses and choruses are relatively straightforward power-chord progressions, the
Play this legato (hammer-ons and pull-offs) to mimic the smooth synth glide. linkin park new divide tab
Play with fingers or light pick attack. Heavy reverb is essential.
As a guitar teacher, I see three recurring errors when students bring me printouts of the from free websites: Track: Brad Delson - Guitar - Distortion Guitar
When Linkin Park released "New Divide" as the lead single for the Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen soundtrack in 2009, fans immediately noticed something different. The song bridged the gap between the band's Minutes to Midnight rock sound and the heavier electronic elements that would define A Thousand Suns . For guitarists, the track is a masterclass in atmosphere, power chords, and melodic riffing.
Pro Tip: The tab above looks simple, but the timing is everything. You are playing a unison bend or double-stop feel. Most guitarists prefer playing this on the B and G strings (12th fret B string, 11th fret G string) to match the synth’s thickness, but the single-note version above works for a stripped-back approach. Brad Delson - Guitar
Tab Example (Drop C#):
e|---------3-----5-----3-----| B|-----5-----3-----5-----3---| G|---5-----3-----5-----3-----| D|-5-----3-----5-----3-----5-| A|-3-----1-----3-----1-----3-| D|-0-----0-----0-----0-----0-|
are notorious sticking points. Reviewers often mention that many tutorials skip the complex breakdown entirely, focusing only on the rhythm parts. Technical Accuracy: Guitar Pro version
