
I know this bass tab is correct because im actually a teacher
myself so use it please people....the others are totally wrong!!(listen
to the song to help you with the timing).
   If you want to talk or need help or anything you can get me at
'[email protected]'



    E|— — — — — —|— — — — — —|— — — — — — —|
    A|— — — — — —|— — — — — —|— — — — — — —|
    D|— —2—3— —3—|— —2—3— —3—|—3—2—5— —5— —|
    G|—3— — — — —|—3— — — — —|— — — — — — —|

    E|— — — — — —|— — — — — —|— — — — — — —|
    A|— — — — — —|— — — — — —|— — — — — — —|
    D|— — — — — —|— — — — — —|— — — — — — —|
    G|—0—3—5— —5—|—5—3—1— —1—|—1—2—3— —3— —|

    E|— — — — — —|— — — — — —|— — — — — — —|
    A|— — — — — —|— — — — — —|— — — — — — —|
    D|— —2—3— —3—|— —2—3— —3—|—3—2—5— —5— —|
    G|—3— — — — —|—3— — — — —|— — — — — — —|

    E|— — — — — —|— — — — — —|— — — — — — —|
    A|— — — — — —|— — — — — —|— — — — — — —|
    D|— — — — — —|— — — — — —|— — — — — — —|
    G|—0—3—5— —5—|—5—3—1— —1—|—1—2—3— —3— —|


  (Repeat til the end of song)

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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fabrivera99

11 years, 1 month ago
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Stand by me is by Ben E. King not by B.B King.

St. Louis Scot

10 years ago
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This doesn't even resemble the correct tabs. I've been playing this song for 30 years. No one… NO ONE! has ever played this song this way to include the original bassist Lloyd Trotman.

Here's how to play Stand By Me in the original Bb.

Tabs:

G|--------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-78--8---78--8--875--5----5--5--5--------5-------78--8---78--8|
A|8-------8---------------58-------86--6--6-8--8--8-------8-----|
E|--------------------------------------------------------------|

GaryLee

8 years, 3 months ago
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this sounds incredibly incorrect

Steve-D

6 years, 3 months ago
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everyone I've looked sounds wrong

musicsupport

3 years, 6 months ago
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look at the configuration of the guitar
EADG i.s.o. GDAE this is for a lefthanded player on a righthanded guitar

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Riley B. King — Stand By Me (1000% Correct) bass tabs