Song: La Dolly Vita
Artist: Smashing Pumpkins
Album: Pisces Iscariot
Tunning: E A D G 

Riff 1
G|—————————————————————————|—————|
D|—————————————————————————|—————|
A|—————————————————————————|—————|
E|1h3—3—1—3—3—1h3—3—1—3—3——|8—7——|

This little Fill at the end of Riff 1 is played 
right after he says "See no greater
Wisdom.." Then just Play Riff 1 like it never Happened
This will be Added throught the Whole song
So just Listen For it.

When Billy Starts to sing "Cool as Ice cream" Wait for the
the second time he says it then play this:

Riff 2
G|———————————|
D|———————————|
A|———————————|
E|8—7—4—4—4——|

Then go back to Riff 1

When billy sings "Fade away..." Play this:

Riff 3
G|———————————————————————————|
D|———————————————————————————|
A|———————————————————————————|
E|8—8—8—8—8—1h3—3—3—1—3h4—3——|

Right after you play Riff 3 once play this:

Riff 4
G|—————————————————————————————————————————————|
D|—————————————————————————————————————————————|
A|—————————————————————————————————————————————|
E|8—8—8—8—8—8—3—1—3—1—3—1—3—1—3—1—3—1—3—1—3—1——|

Then go back up to Riff 1. and again at the "Cool as Ice Cream"
part add Riff 2 switching between that and Riff 1

let the guitars play the Quiet part the come in softly with Riff 5
and grow in loudness until the end:

Riff 5
G|—————————————|
D|—————————————|
A|10—8—8—8—10——|
E|—————————————|

SPEACIAL NOTE: That is not the correct ending to that song
and i know it. Im just really tired and need to go to bed. If
you have figured out the end of the song send it please. Other
wise the part that is tabbed(riff 5) fits nicely

This Tab was made by Nathan Amber. Send comments
and Questions to: [email protected]

About Smashing Pumpkins

The Smashing Pumpkins is an American alternative rock band that formed in Chicago, Illinois in 1988. Formed by Billy Corgan (vocals, guitar) and James Iha (guitar, backing vocals), the band has included D'arcy Wretzky (bass guitar, backing vocals), Jimmy Chamberlin (drums, percussion), and Melissa Auf der Maur (bass guitar) amongst its membership.

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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