Autumn Sweater Bass Tab

Artist: Yo La Tengo
Song:   Autumn Sweater
Album:  I Can Hear the Heart Beating as One.

Because it wasn't on UG already.

Part A
G-|------------------------------------------------------|
D-|----------------------7--------5----------------------|
A-|----5--------3----------------------------------------|
E-|------------------------------------------------------|

Part B
G-|------------------------------------------------------|
D-|------------------------------------------------------|
A-|----5-7--5-7--5-7-7-7-5-7-----------------------------|
E-|------------------------------------------------------|

Part C
G-|------------------------------------------------------|
D-|------------------------------------------------------|
A-|----5--5--5--5-5-5-5--5--5----------------------------|
E-|------------------------------------------------------|

Part D                         <-----Part D*-------->
G-|------------------------------------------------------|
D-|---------------------------10--9--7-------------------|
A-|----5---7----9----3------------------10--9--7--(5)----|
E-|------------------------------------------------------|

Song Structure:

Part A: X 6
Part B: X 8
Part A: X 4
Part C: X 16
Part D: X 2  Only play the D at the end on the second time.
Part A: X 14 On the last time through, only play the first two
 notes of Part A, then play Part D*
Part D: X 1

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How to Read Bass Tab: A Beginner's Guide

1. Understanding the Basics

a. Strings:

Bass tab consists of horizontal lines representing the strings of the bass guitar. The lowest-pitched string (usually the E string) is at the bottom, and the highest-pitched string (usually the G string) is at the top.

b. Numbers:

Numbers on the lines indicate which fret to play on a specific string. For example, if you see "3" on the E string, it means you should press down the third fret on the lowest string.

2. Reading Bass Tab Example

In this tab:

• Play the note on the 1st fret of the E string.
• Play the open E string.
• Play the 3rd fret on the A string.
• Play the 1st fret on the A string.

        G|-----------------|
        D|-----------------|
        A|---------3-------|
        E|---1-1---1---3---|
    

3. Playing Techniques

a. Hammer-ons and Pull-offs:

Hammer-ons are represented by an "h" (e.g., 5h7 means play the 5th fret and hammer onto the 7th fret). Pull-offs are represented by a "p" (e.g., 7p5 means play the 7th fret and pull off to the 5th fret).

b. Slides:

Slides are often indicated by an "/" or "\\" between two numbers (e.g., 5/7 means slide from the 5th fret to the 7th fret).