
Song: Sweet Home Alabama 
Artist: Lynyrd Skynyrd 
Tuning: E,A,D,G
Notes: —Folks, Do The Decent Thing, Make Your Own Tabs, Stop Copying Mine 
;)— Ok, Through the First Riff of the song, Make sure you fret the D and G Strings 
with your Ring and Pinky, making a chord symbol like this
 
I: Index
R: Ring
P: Pinky

 E A D G
| I     |
|   R P |
|       |
|       |

Why? because in order to get the trademark sound from the riff, you HAVE TO 
HAVE BOTH OF THOSE STRINGS FRETTED WHEN INDICATED! The G String MUST Ring 
While you Play The D String or else the riff sounds sucky.  Thats Why You Cannot 
Move from The G—String To The D—String. because it has to stay fretted to 
ring. And In Riff 3, You notice the difference in space between the Notes 
on the E String? Play those Two Notes FASTER Than before, and as soon as you 
hit the 5 On The D String, Jump To 3 On A And Slide Back To The Beginning. Repeat 
Till End.


Riff 1
|——————7~—————————————|
|———————7—————————————|
|——5—5————————————————|
|—————————————————————|   —> To Riff 2

Riff 2
|——————5~—————————————|
|———————5—————————————|
|——3—3————————————————|
|—————————————————————|   —> To Riff 3

|—————————————————————|
|———————5————5————————|  —> Slide Back To Riff 1
|—————————————3/——————|
|——3—3———33———————————|   


Please Rate, And Don't Copy, it took me awhile to perfect this riff... You 
Guys Copied My Yellowcard Tabs, and my Green Day Tabs. STOP IT!

About Lynyrd Skynyrd

Lynyrd Skynyrd (pronounced /?l?n?rd ?sk?n?rd/ LEN-?rd-SKIN-?rd) is an American rock band, formed in Jacksonville, Florida in 1964. The band became prominent in the Southern United States in 1973, and rose to worldwide recognition before three members and one road crew member died in an airplane crash in 1977. The band reformed in 1987 for a reunion tour with lead singer Ronnie Van Zant's younger brother Johnny as the frontman. Lynyrd Skynyrd continues to tour and record. Of its original members, only Gary Rossington remains with the band as of 2010. The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on March 13, 2006.

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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Lynyrd Skynyrd — Sweet Home Alabama (100% Perfect) bass tabs