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Intermediate bass guitar tabs for "This Magic Moment" by The Drifters, in C major at about 136 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Bass Guitar Tabs for "This Magic Moment" by The Drifters

Preview of the intermediate bass guitar tab arrangement for “This Magic Moment” by The Drifters.

This Magic Moment
Bass Guitar Tabs

Tab notationFretboard tab

The bass guitar part reads as a fretboard tab, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genresoul · R&B · classic soul
Moodromantic · sensual · intimate
Signatureclassic soulful romance
C major
Key
136
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

C
Am
F
G7
Dm
Dm7
G
Cmaj7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre-ChorusChorusPost-ChorusBridgeInstrumentalOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

vocals
male lead voice, smooth and expressive, delivering the melody with a tender, intimate timbre
string
lush, sweeping orchestral strings providing a rich harmonic backdrop
bass
smooth, melodic bassline that underpins the harmony with a gentle, flowing groove
electric piano
warm, rounded electric piano chords that fill the midrange
drums
soft, brushed drum kit with subtle hi-hat and snare accents, keeping a relaxed pulse
Album & artist
ALBUM

This Magic Moment / Baltimore (1960)

A two-sided single released on Atlantic Records, with the Ben E. King-fronted group recording 'This Magic Moment' at Bell Sound Studios in New York City. The A-side reached number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100, spending 11 weeks on the chart, and later became even more widely recognized through a 1969 cover by Jay and the Americans.

All of This Magic Moment / Baltimore
Artist

The Drifters

The Drifters are an American R&B and pop vocal group formed in New York in 1953, originally assembled as a backing group for Clyde McPhatter. The group went through many lineup changes over the years but remained one of the most consistent hitmakers on Atlantic Records through the late 1950s and into the 1960s, placing songs on both the R&B and pop charts. Their sound drew on gospel, doo-wop, and orchestrated pop, and they helped shape the direction of soul and rhythm-and-blues during that era.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "This Magic Moment" in?

"This Magic Moment" by The Drifters is in C major.

What is the tempo of "This Magic Moment"?

"This Magic Moment" plays at around 136 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "This Magic Moment"?

The core progression is C, Am, F, G7, Dm, and Dm7, built around the C major tonal center.

What instruments play on "This Magic Moment"?

The recording features string, electric piano, bass, drums, and vocals.

Can I get "This Magic Moment" bass guitar tabs?

Yes. This is the intermediate bass guitar tabs arrangement of "This Magic Moment" by The Drifters, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "This Magic Moment" bass guitar tabs easy to play?

"This Magic Moment" bass guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 136 BPM in C major with 8 chords to navigate, the part sits at a comfortable intermediate level. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.

Is there an easy, beginner version of "This Magic Moment" bass guitar tabs?

Yes. The beginner bass guitar tabs for "This Magic Moment" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.

What album is "This Magic Moment" on?

"This Magic Moment" appears on This Magic Moment / Baltimore (1960).

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