2120 South Michigan Avenue: Lead Sheet

This lead sheet collection captures the exact arrangements that made the Stones essential listening, complete with the specific guitar riffs that define each song. The inclusion of TAB notation for 29 landmark solos means your students can decode the techniques behind some of rock's most recognizable guitar work, while the lay-flat binding and professional formatting make it genuinely usable in rehearsal or performance settings.

Raw, inventive, and undeniably influential. These songs pulse with the energy of blues interpreted through a British rock lens, mixing stripped-down groove with moments of studio experimentation. The riffs sit in your hands immediately; the challenge lies in capturing the attitude and precision that made them unforgettable.

This resource serves guitarists and band arrangers working in rock repertoire, whether for study, transcription, or performance. It's equally valuable for ensemble directors building arrangements or seeking historically grounded source material for contemporary or retro-rock programming.

• Study the included guitar TAB alongside the lead sheet to understand how melody, harmony, and signature riffs interact in classic rock composition.
• Use the introductory essay and discography as context for understanding how the Stones' sound evolved across their early catalog.
• Reference the reproduced vintage sheet music covers to see how these songs were originally packaged and marketed, offering insight into the era's musical culture.

Program selections from this collection alongside other classic rock repertoire to trace the evolution of popular songwriting, or extract individual songs for jazz ensemble or small group arrangements. The TAB section makes this especially useful for guitar-focused ensembles or for guitarists preparing solo or duet performances with historical context.

• Reading and interpreting professional lead sheet notation
• Transcribing and learning guitar TAB notation
• Understanding blues form and changes in a rock context
• Identifying and reproducing signature guitar riffs and techniques
• Analyzing musical arrangement and how instrumental figures support melody and harmony