In this lesson, we’re going to learn how to play the famous bassline from “Stand by Me” and to combine it with the chords and strumming to get a really “full” sounding rhythm part.
► Tabs and Chord Sheets for this lesson available on my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/posts/33745160
Before tackling this, you need to be comfortable with the chords and strumming pattern for this song. If you haven’t done so already, please learn them from this tutorial: https://goodguitarist.com/stand-by-me-ben-e-king/
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If you find that this lesson is a bit beyond your current level, I recommend checking out my free eBook, which goes over all the basics: http://goodguitarist.com/learn-rhythm-guitar/
And if you want to really master the basics, I have a complete beginner’s strumming course available here: http://goodguitarist.com/beginner-guitar-course/
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The lesson begins with a demonstration of the finished product. Then we break it down, slowly, going over each bit.
It’s a good idea to try going through the whole thing, working out the motions, and then going back and seeing which parts could use the most work. Figuring this one out is actually pretty simple, but getting it under your fingers is another thing. I recommend taking your time and repeating the toughest parts over and over, until they become second nature – that’s the best way to improve!
I hope you enjoy this lesson and I’ll see you soon!
-James
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