Monkey Trick Bass Tabs - Jesus Lizard @ BigBassTabs.com

Here's a tab I wrote.

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Here's the bass tab for The Jesus Lizard song "Monkey Trick". Well, that's
what it was meant to be. But being just a beginning bass player, I expect
I've made tons of errors. So, if anyone can correct them, I'd be grateful.
I need the correct tab ASAP so that my band can cover the song. Thanks.

Mihajlo Lalich
Croatia
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ICQ: 23130155

intro:
E—9—9—9—9—9—9—9—9————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
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G————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————

main theme:
E—5—5——5——5——5——5——5——5——5——5——5——5——5——5—5—5—7—8—5—8—9—8—9——————————————————
A————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
G————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————

chorus:
E—6—4—4—4—6—6—6——6—4—4—4—6—6—6——6—4—4—4—6—6—6——6—4—4—4—6—6———————————————————
A————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
G————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————

bridge:
E—10——7——7——7——7—7—9—10—7—10—11—10—11————————————————————————————————————————
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     He's gone on her lips
                        a glow from her hip ignites from shapes she sees
                        in
                        the

                shade



     only a little is used
                        to come to a close
                        only a little is used
                        to come to a close
                        tonight at the knife—stick—up—place
                        I spake as a child and I choked on that line
                        then I saw them
                        then I saw them
                        then I saw them
                        then I saw them

                what are they doing outside
                        what are they doing
                        what the hell are they doing outside

                 what are they doing?

     in so much brown and crap
                        it's set in an odd light
                        this one it stops right here now
                        I think it's trouble that you invite

         in so much as they don't know
                        what's right
                        this one it stops right here now
                        I think it's trouble that you invite

     an absurd gag
                        a monkey trick
                        an Irish bull
                        a childish joke

                        tonight at the knife—stick—up—place
                        I spake as a child and I choked on that line
                        then I saw them
                        then I saw them
                        then I saw them
                        then I saw them

                I know they have them down there
                        I've seen them down there
                        body parts all over this town

                 what are they doing?

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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