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Smashing Pumpkins -- Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness: Authentic Guitar TAB

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I first got this book just to see if I could learn a few Pumpkins songs on a whim. I really wasn't as big of a fan of them then simply because I hadn't matured as a musician. I bought the book, took it home, and started checking it out. Wow, I had no idea how intelligent Billy Corgan is, actually, I think that his advice in the first few pages has helped me to mature as a musician, and his words on style, inspiration, and gear have helped me every step of the way. The tabs were terrific as well. Billy, unknowingly, has taught me that, with practice and faith in myself, I can do anything! Thanks Billy!

I haven't been playing guitar for very long (only 2 years) but in that space of time, my love and admiration for the Pumpkins has grown to often monstrous proportions. When I first bought this book, I was excited. I was excited because I was going to be able to play all of these great songs that I've admired for a long time. But when I looked at the complexity of the sheet music, I was overwhelmed. In short, there is ALOT of confusing things in the book. I'm pretty good at reading sheet music (e.g. timing, coda, crescendo, etc..) but I often got lost. If you're not too good at reading music, you might get more confused. But, if you're willing to put in the time, or if you've been playing guitar and reading music for a while, this book is pretty good. The Smashing Pumpkins are one of the best bands around. Buy their cds. They rock.

I got this for Christmas several years ago. I only had an acoustic guitar- no electric, but it didn't affect my learning of the music. The songs are well wrote and playing them even by yourself is fun.
The best songs in the book to learn are "Zero" and "Stumbeliene."
Zero shows you how to get the awesome musical sounds that James Iha plays on the song. Really really awesome.

This book is dead on and a must for every Pumpkin/Guitar head! It also includes interviews w/Billy from a guitar magazine! What else can I say? You can't go wrong . . . .

You know, the tabs were great, and the included chord charts really helped a lot. However, this album just doesn't work playing alone. Maybe there were a lot of overdubs on the album, or strong ties to the other sounds floating around, but playing most of the songs just doesn't feel like you're really playing them. It feels like something's missing in most of the songs. But, I'd still recommend it if you like the album.

Helps you get those hard to learn tabs right that those guitar tsb sites can never get right. I'd sit for hours on end tryinh to get one song, why waist you time when you can get it right now? This is my favorite musical book printed

Only after I took these tabs home did I discover the Guitar World articles by Billy Corgan. Corgan's advice to the beginning songwriter is heartening... this book is a must for an SP fan beginning to write their own music.

If you play guitar and like the Smashing Pumpkins then you should get a copy of this book. It teaches all of the songs and techniques the Pumpkins use. I love picking apart the songs and figuring out tunings using this book. I also recommend the Siamese Dream tab book. If you are considering buying this book do it! You will love it!

Seemed to work but they did show you the fingering for the chords first and then just give you the name throughout the song. Sounded correct though. The tab is definatly necessary for this music.

The cover art alone would be worth the price of this exceptional selection, and the music far surpasses that. "Tonight tonight" is, of course the big draw, but you can not over look other great selections. It starts with an instrumental that can bring a tear to the eye, and ends with a soft song bidding you goodnight. In between, with songs like "Bullet with Butterfly Wings", "An Ode to No One", and "Beautiful", you have an exceptional album here.