Artist: Smashing Pumpkins   
Song: The Aeroplane Flies High (Turns Left, Looks Right)
Album: Thirty—Three and Self titled


Ok, first off, the guy who did this tab before wasnt wrong wiht it, but, he 
had it in standard tuning which isnt right.(you can still use that way all 
the notes and everything are right). the right way is to tune down 3 flats on 
E and half on the rest of the strings but you dont use them so do what you 
want.

G—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
A—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
E(C)——3—3—3—3—3—3—3—3———1—1—1—1—1———0—0—0———7—7—7—7—7—7—7—7—7—7—7——10—10——5—5———0—

this is pretty much the main riff for the song and right as the solo begins 
for the guitar all you do is just hold the notes and you will figure it out 
but there is another part during the solo that goes like this and it starts 
at around 6:50 if oyu are listenign to the song.

G———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
A———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
E(C)—————1—1—1——0———0—0——7———7—7—7—7—7—7—7——————————————————

AND PLAY THAT UNTIL 7:50 AND THAT IS WHERE THEY SWITCH TO AN ACOUSTIC WITH 
STANDARD TNIGN BUT YOU WONT HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT THAT. THIS IS A GREAT SONG BY 
THE SMASHING PUMPKINS

also.... i use a OVER DRIVE (like distortion) in the heavy parts and then 
during the solo where you pause in the begining of it i use the over drive, 
flanger and a tremolo and it gives a real sweet effect on it and i finish the 
song wiht just a flanger and over drive and it is sweet but you can jsut play 
it straight and it is still a good song.     [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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