Tabbed by: 6METAL6BASSIST6
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Tuning: EADG
G|------------------------------------------------------|
D|----7---8-----------8---------------7---8-----------8-|
A|8-------------------------------8---------------------|
E|------------------------------------------------------|
G|------------------------------------------------------|
D|8---7---5-----------5-------------------5-----------5-|
A|--------------------------------5---8-----------------|
E|------------------------------------------------------|
G|------------------------------------------------------|
D|5-----------------------------------------------------|
A|----8---6-----------6-----------6---7---8-----------8-|
E|------------------------------------------------------|
G|------------------------------------------------------|
D|----7---8-----------8---------------7---8-----------8-| x2
A|8-------------------------------8---------------------|
E|------------------------------------------------------|
0:17 repeat from here for the rest of the song.
G|------------------------------------------------------|
D|----7---8-----------8---------------7---8-----------8-| x2
A|8-------------------------------8---------------------|
E|------------------------------------------------------|
G|------------------------------------------------------|
D|8---7---5-----------5-------------------5-----------5-|
A|--------------------------------5---8-----------------|
E|------------------------------------------------------|
G|------------------------------------------------------|
D|5-----------------------------------------------------|
A|----8---6-----------6-----------6---7---8-----------8-|
E|------------------------------------------------------|
Bass Tabs |
|
Title |
Stand By Me |
Artist |
Otis Redding |
Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
YouTube ID |
xqVO41NKw9A |
Interactive Bass Tab Guide
Interactive bass tabs provide a better experience than ASCII tabs. With playback, loop, print features and a responsive display that follows the screen of your device.
Use these buttons to control the digital tab player.
Symbol | Function |
| Move cursor to the first bar |
| Play interactive tabs |
| Pause playback |
| Loop |
| Print the tab |
| Zoom |
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How to Read Bass Tab: A Beginner's Guide
1. Understanding the Basics
a. Strings:
Bass tab consists of horizontal lines representing the strings of the bass guitar.
The lowest-pitched string (usually the E string) is at the bottom, and the highest-pitched string
(usually the G string) is at the top.
b. Numbers:
Numbers on the lines indicate which fret to play on a specific string.
For example, if you see "3" on the E string, it means you should press down the third fret on the lowest string.
2. Reading Bass Tab Example
In this tab:
- Play the note on the 1st fret of the E string.
- Play the open E string.
- Play the 3rd fret on the A string.
- Play the 1st fret on the A string.
G|-----------------|
D|-----------------|
A|---------3-------|
E|---1-1---1---3---|
3. Playing Techniques
a. Hammer-ons and Pull-offs:
Hammer-ons are represented by an "h" (e.g., 5h7 means play the 5th fret and hammer onto the 7th fret).
Pull-offs are represented by a "p" (e.g., 7p5 means play the 7th fret and pull off to the 5th fret).
b. Slides:
Slides are often indicated by an "/" or "\\" between two numbers (e.g., 5/7 means slide from the 5th fret to the 7th fret).