Blue Monday: Guitar TAB Digital Sheet Music
Blue Monday: Guitar TAB Digital Sheet Music

Blue Monday: Guitar TAB Digital Sheet Music

Fats Domino, Dave Bartholomew

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About the Artist: Fats Domino

Antoine Domino Jr. (1928-2017) was a pioneering rock and roll pianist and singer whose influence shaped popular music across generations. Born in New Orleans, Domino became one of the first major crossover artists, bridging rhythm and blues with mainstream rock and roll during the 1950s and beyond. His infectious energy, warm vocal style, and masterful piano playing made him a foundational figure in early rock history, and his catalog remains essential listening for anyone studying the roots of modern popular music.

Why we love this

This TAB captures one of rock and roll's most recognizable melodies in a format that works beautifully for guitarists learning the era's essential repertoire. The song's infectious groove and straightforward structure make it an engaging choice for students who respond to vintage material with genuine cultural weight. Programming this piece connects students directly to the lineage of modern guitar playing while celebrating a musician who fundamentally changed what popular music could be.

What to expect

Energetic and buoyant, with the kind of unstoppable momentum that defined early rock and roll. The melody sits comfortably under the fingers and invites you into a groove that feels both simple and deeply satisfying, capturing the joy and directness that made this era so influential.

Who it's for

Guitarists at intermediate levels who want to learn authentic rock and roll material from the music's formative era. This TAB works equally well for self-directed students, classroom ensembles, or guitarists building a foundation in 1950s popular music styles and chord vocabularies.

How to get the most out of it

  • Lock into the steady tempo and let the rhythm drive the feel; this isn't a ballad, and the groove needs momentum to capture the song's original character
  • Pay attention to note articulation and dynamics in the TAB; subtle touches in attack and release bring out the personality of the original recording
  • If playing with others, anchor your part against a steady beat or backing track to maintain the propulsive energy the song demands

How to use it

Feature this as part of a rock and roll retrospective concert or a unit on music history and cultural influence. It pairs naturally with other 1950s standards and works particularly well when guitarists collaborate with singers or other instrumentalists to recreate the full ensemble sound.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading guitar TAB notation fluently
  • Playing steady rhythmic grooves in rock and roll style
  • Interpreting historical popular music arrangements
  • Developing touch and articulation appropriate to vintage material

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