Blue Monday (Ver 2) Bass Tabs - Orgy @ BigBassTabs.com

Bass Tablature

Band: Orgy
Song: Blue Monday
Track: 07
Album: Candyass
Tabbed By: Tyler Nance ([email protected])
This song was re—tabbed on 12/28/2000.

Tuning: Standard Five String (BEADG) or ( Db Gb B Fb)
Note: This song can be play on a four string bass with tuning like this (Db Gb B Fb), it won't 
be correct, but it sounds good.

Intro/Verse Riff — Play Several Times (Clean/no effect)
First half
G|———————————————————————————————————————————
D|———————————————————————————————————————————
A|———————————————————————————————————————————
E|————————————————2————2————4————4————2————2—
B|———7—7——5—5——2—2——2—2——4—4——4—4——2—2——2—2——

Second half
G|———————————————————————————————————————————
D|———————————————————————————————————————————
A|———————————————————————————————————————————
E|————————————————2————2————7————7————2————2—
B|———7—7——5—5——2—2——2—2——7—7——7—7——2—2——2—2——

Chorus — Play Several Times (Use Distortion Or Simular Effect)
G|——————————————————————————————————————————
D|——————————————————————————————————————————
A|——————————————————————————————————————————
E|——2—2—2—2—————————————————————————4—4—4—4—
B|——————————2—2—2—2—4—4—4—4—4—4—4—4—————————

The following are riffs that bassist the isn't suppose to play, but thier very fun to 
play.

Guitar Intro Riff, play two octaves above the following notes
(Distortion)
G|————————————————————————————————————
D|————————————————————————————————————
A|————————————————————————————————————
E|——2222—4————————————————————————————
B|—————————2222—444—4—4—4—4——4————————

Keyboard Interlude Play Twice
(Clean)
G|————————————————————————————————————
D|————————————————————————————————————
A|—9——8——6——8——8————————9——8——6——8——8—
E|————————————————6——6————————————————
B|————————————————————————————————————

Guitar Interlude After Jay Says, "Now I stand here waiting".
(Distortion)
G|—————————————————————————————————————————
D|————————————————————8—4~—————————8—4——1~— 
A|—6~———4———1~———4—6—————————4—6———————————
E|—————————————————————————————————————————
B|—————————————————————————————————————————

Parts of the song:

Intro
Chorus
Verse
Chorus
Verse
Keyboard Interlude (Play Verse Riff Or Keyboard Interlude Riff)
Verse
Guitar Interlude (Play Verse Riff Or Guitar Interlude Riff, after interlude start 
bass line over)
Chorus

I am 100% sure this tab is correct, I've been working on it for awhile,
make sure you check out my bass tab archive at www.rd5k.com, I update the tabs more often 
there, so have fun.

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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