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Alfred's Easy Guitar Songs: Classic Rock: Easy Hits Guitar TAB Book

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Alfred's Easy Guitar Songs: Classic Rock: Easy Hits Guitar TAB Book

Name: Alfred's Easy Guitar Songs: Classic Rock: Easy Hits Guitar TAB Book
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-45153
Price: 25.99 USD
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50 Hits of the '60s, '70s & '80s

By various artists and composers

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For beginning musicians, Alfred's Easy series is the fast track to developing a repertoire of well-known and fun-to-play songs, while more experienced players will find an excellent resource of favorite songs. The Easy Hits Guitar TAB format provides melody in notation and TAB, chords, lyrics, and any integral "hook" parts---plus suggested strum and fingerpicking patterns. This Classic Rock edition features songs spanning three decades from such artists as Chicago, The Rolling Stones, Fleetwood Mac, The Doors, Bruce Springsteen, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, and many more! Titles: 25 or 6 to 4 (Chicago) * Baby It's You (Smith) * Behind Blue Eyes (The Who) * Born to Run (Bruce Springsteen) * Can't You See (The Marshall Tucker Band) * The Chain (Fleetwood Mac) * The Circle Game (Joni Mitchell) * Colour My World (Chicago) * Dancing in the Dark (Bruce Springsteen) * Do You Feel Like We Do (Peter Frampton) * Do You Want to Know a Secret (The Beatles) * Don't Stop Believin' (Journey) * Feelin' Stronger Every Day (Chicago) * Go Your Own Way (Fleetwood Mac) * Good Times Bad Times (Led Zeppelin) * Hit Me with Your Best Shot (Pat Benatar) * Hold the Line (Toto) * Hold Your Head Up (Argent) * I Hear You Knocking (Dave Edmunds) * I Saw Her Standing There (The Beatles) * Let's Spend the Night Together (The Rolling Stones) * The Letter (The Box Tops) * Lido Shuffle (Boz Scaggs) * Life in the Fast Lane (The Eagles) * Light My Fire (The Doors) * Lola (The Kinks) * Marrakesh Express (Crosby, Stills and Nash) * Only Women Bleed (Alice Cooper) * Open Arms (Journey) * Our House (Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young) * Paint It, Black (The Rolling Stones) * Pinball Wizard (The Who) * Riders on the Storm (The Doors) * Rock and Roll (Led Zeppelin) * (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction (The Rolling Stones) * Separate Ways (Worlds Apart) (Journey) * She Loves You (The Beatles) * She's Not There (The Zombies) * Space Oddity (David Bowie) * Spirit in the Sky (Norman Greenbaum) * Stairway to Heaven (Led Zeppelin) * Teach Your Children (Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young) * Tell Her No (The Zombies) * Time of the Season (The Zombies) * Wasted on the Way (Crosby, Stills and Nash) * The Weight (The Band) * What a Fool Believes (The Doobie Brothers) * A Whiter Shade of Pale (Procol Harum) * Wild Horses (The Rolling Stones) * Woodstock (Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young).

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Series: Alfred's Easy

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 168

ISBN10: 1-4706-3285-3

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-3285-4

UPC: 038081516325

SKU: 00-45153

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Why we love this

This collection hits the sweet spot between accessibility and authentic repertoire. Students get to play the actual songs they recognize—not simplified knockoffs—which transforms motivation from abstract to immediate. The inclusion of melody notation alongside TAB means players aren't locked into tab-only thinking, and the suggested strum and fingerpicking patterns give beginners a concrete starting point without feeling prescriptive.

What to expect

Plugging into the soundtrack of rock history. These songs shaped decades of popular music, and the energy and groove of classic rock repertoire make learning feel relevant and rewarding. Whether it's the swagger of Bruce Springsteen, the hypnotic repetition of The Doors, or the tight harmonies of The Eagles, each song carries the unmistakable confidence of music that has already proven its staying power.

Who it's for

Beginning guitarists who want to build a real repertoire of songs they actually want to play, as well as intermediate players looking for reliable tab arrangements of classic rock standards. This book works equally well for private studio practice, ensemble rehearsal, or solo recital preparation.

How to get the most out of it

Use the suggested strum patterns as a foundation, then encourage students to listen to recordings and adapt the rhythm to match what they hear. This builds ear training alongside technique.
When a song includes a distinctive 'hook' part, isolate it in rehearsal before running the full arrangement. These signature riffs often grab student attention and reward the extra focus.
Start with the chord progression and melody separately if students struggle with coordination. Once each element is solid, layer them together.
Reference the lyrics provided to help students understand phrasing and where to breathe between phrases, which transfers directly to smoother, more musical playing.

How to use it

Build a casual showcase or coffee house concert where students each perform one favorite track from the collection. The variety and recognizability of these songs create a natural program flow. Alternatively, use individual songs strategically throughout the year as supplemental repertoire alongside more structured method work, rotating selections based on student interest and current skill level.