artist: Megadeth
song: Good Mourning/Black Friday
album: Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?
bassist: David Ellefson

Tune down half a step

Fig 1x3
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Fig 2x1
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Fig 2 continue   
("Good Mourning..")
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Fig 3x2    Second time only
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Fig 4x6 ("Hey, I don't feel so good..") etc
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Fig 5x5  ("Ah!!!")
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Fig 6x1         (Triplet feel)
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Fig 7x? (a lot)
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Fig 8x1
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Fig 9x1                           (Triplet feel)
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Fig 10x2 (Verse 1)
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Fig 11x1 (Verse 2)
("Blood Thirsty Demon.........Sinister Fiend") 
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Fig 11 continue (Verse 2)
("Bludgenous Slaughter.........My Evil Deeds") 
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Fig 12x1
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(Some sort of cool bass line is played after the long drawn 
out guitar part here, then leads into Fig 13)


Fig 13 (Verse) 
("Their bodies convulse in agony and pain...")
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"First take out their organs.."
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(Repeat Fig 13)

"..And bloodbaths are my way of getting clean.." 
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(Repeat Fig 11)

Fig 14x1 
("A merciless butcher who lives..")   ("I'm out to destroy you and will cut you down")
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(The rest of the song is basically the same combination of Riffs.
Here is the Riff played at the end of the song):

Fig 15          ("It's Black Friday")  ("Paint the devil on the wall.."
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About Megadeth

Megadeth is an American thrash metal band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1983. Founded by guitarist/vocalist Dave Mustaine and bassist David Ellefson following Mustaine's departure from Metallica, the band has since released twelve studio albums, six live albums, two EPs, twenty six singles, thirty-two music videos, and three compilations.

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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Megadeth — Good Mourning Black Friday bass tabs