cradle and all
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alternative tuning. On the CD, I believe the tuning is F-F-C-Ab-C-Eb
but I transposed the song down a half step because E-E-B-G-B-D is
easier for me to understand. The two E's are low and in unison, so the
5th string, usually tuned to A, gets pretty floppy.
Ani always adds slight rhythmic variations, so this tablature should not
be considered as exact. Use this notation as a basic structure, and listen
to the recording to iron out the details. I believe she uses reinforced
press-on nails, so it may be difficult to emulate her sound without them.
I think that I can get pretty close with my fingers, or a pick.
Key: h=hammer-on p=pull-off s=slide x=muffled note
H=harmonic
Thrash out this tune. Don't stick too close to the exact notation
The main progression
D|-0-----0-x-0-------0-0-0----------|---------0-x-0--------0-x-0-7H-12H|
B|-0-----0-x-0-------0-0-0h2--p0----|---------0-x-0--------0-x-0-7H-12H|
G|-0-----0-x-0-------0-0-0h2--p0----|---------0-x-0--------0-x-0-7H-12H|
B|-0-----0-x-0----------------------|---------0-x-0--------0-x-0-7H-12H|
E|-0-----------0h3------------------|-0h8-----------8s10---------7H-12H|
E|-0-----------0h3------------------|-0h8-----------8s10---------7H-12H|
D U D U D D U D D U D U D U D U D D
D=downstroke U=upstroke
The "rockabye" part
D|-7-----7-----7-----9---9-9-9------|-4-----4-----4-----5---5-5-5------|
B|-0-----0-----0-----0---0-0-0------|-0-----0-----0-----0---0-0-0------|
G|-x-----x-----x-----x---x-x-x------|-x-----x-----x-----x---x-x-x------|
B|-7-----7-----7-----8---8-8-8------|-3-----3-----3-----5---5-5-5------|
E|----------------------------------|----------------------------------|
E|----------------------------------|----------------------------------|
D U D U D U D U D U D U D U D U D U D U D U D U D U D U
Don't let any of the notes in this part ring. I included the up and
downstrokes even where there's no sound because that is the motion I
make with my hand while I play it. The strokes in between the chords
I make in the air right in front of the strings.
The accompaniment behind the crazy slide solo
D|-0-----0-x-0----------------------|
B|-0-----0-x-0----------------------|
G|-0-----0-x-0----------------------|
B|-0-----0-x-0----------------------|
E|-0-----------0h3-------0----------|
E|-0-----------0h3-------0----------|
D U D U D D
I welcome any corrections, comments, questions or other Ani chords or tab
My wish list includes:
Worthy
Buildings and Bridges
Falling is like this
Pick your nose
Out of Range
Hell Yeah
Dan Sharp Minneapolis, Minnesota
SAMMTUBA@DELPHI.COM or SHARPD@AC.GRIN.EDU
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Could you please archive this transcription of "cradle and all" by Ani
DiFranco
Although it says that it was submitted by Samuel Sharp, he's my father and
I I used his account.
Thanks, Dan Sharp SHARPD@AC.GRIN.EDU
How to play cradle and all
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.