Bloodlines Bass Tabs - Ministry @ BigBassTabs.com


Tabbed by gilevsky (at) yandex.ru

All riffs except "main" one are played with harsh distortion. The "chorus" 
riff is a guess, although the notes are correct, I don't really know how exactly 
that small bit is played. This simple and rocking song (of course, it's sorta 
self—ripoff of "So What":) was made for "Vampire the Masquerade: Bloodlines" 
game and released through iTunes in late August of 2004. Later appeared 
on Ministry's "Rantology" CD and on second edition of "Houses of the Mole" 
album as a hidden bonus track. Check out "So What" bass tab and see the similarity! 
:)

main riff
G |—————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D |—————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A |———————————————————5—5—5—————————————————————————|
E |—0—0—0—7—7—7—6—6—6———————3—3—3—5—5—5—1—1—1—1—1h3—|

alternate riff
G |—————————————————————————————————————————————————|
D |—————————————————————————————————————————————————|
A |———————————————————5—5—5—————————————————————————|
E |—0—0—0—7—7—7—6—6—6———————3—3—3—5—5—5—1—1—1—3—3—3—|

chorus riff
G |———————————————————————————————————————————————|
D |———————————————————————————————————————————————|
A |———————————————————————————————————————————————|
E |—5—555—555—555—555—555—5—3—333—333—333—333—333—|

break riff (probably palm—muted)
G |—————————————|
D |—————————————|
A |—————————————|
E |—3—00—3—00—3—|

bridge riff
G |—————————————————————————————————|          |—————————|
D |—————————————————————————————————|    or    |—————————|
A |—————————————————————————————————| alernate |—————————|
E |—3—0—0—3—0—0—3—0—0—3—0—0—5—6—3—0—|   with   |—5—6—5—0—|

0:18 — main riff x16
1:31 — chorus riff
1:36 — main riff
1:41 — chorus riff
1:45 — main riff x12
2:41 — chorus riff
2:45 — main riff
2:50 — chorus riff
2:55 — break riff
3:00 — open E (looong sustain)
3:25 — bridge riff x8
3:50 — alternate riff x8
4:27 — chorus riff
4:32 — alternate riff
4:36 — chorus riff
4:41 — alternate riff
4:46 — chorus riff
4:50 — alternate riff
4:55 — chorus riff
4:59 — break riff
5:04 — main riff x24

The end.

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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