Behind the Veil: Authentic Guitar TAB
Jeff Beck
Item: 00-PS-0011498
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More than a dozen songs transcribed note for note as performed by Jeff Beck. Titles: A Day in the Life * Angel (Footsteps) * Beck's Bolero * Behind the Veil * Big Block * Blast from the East * Cause We've Ended as Lovers * Freeway Jam * Going Down * Heart Full of Soul * I Ain't Superstitious * Led Boots * People Get Ready * Two Rivers * Where Were You.
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Additional Details
Series:
Guitar TAB Anthology
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
104
SKU:
00-PS-0011498
More about this title
About the Composer: Tony Hymas
Tony Hymas is a British keyboardist and composer who has collaborated extensively with guitarist Jeff Beck across multiple decades. His work transcribing Beck's performances captures not just the notes but the nuance and spontaneity that define Beck's approach to the instrument.
Why we love this
These transcriptions preserve the exact voicings and techniques Beck used on his most iconic recordings, giving guitarists direct access to how one of rock's most innovative players constructs his sound. The collection spans genres and eras, so students encounter everything from blues to classical arrangements to fusion, all rooted in Beck's distinctive vocabulary.
What to expect
Electric and exploratory. You'll find yourself moving between tender, clean-toned passages and explosive, heavily effected solos. The repertoire ranges from soulful ballads to driving rock numbers to instrumental journeys that blur genre boundaries, creating a sense of constant discovery.
Who it's for
Intermediate to advanced electric guitarists looking to decode the technique behind Beck's recordings and expand their harmonic and stylistic range. This collection appeals to students who want to move beyond standard blues-based rock playing into more sophisticated arrangements and textures.
How to get the most out of it
- Study the dynamics and articulation marks closely; Beck's playing is defined as much by attack and restraint as by the notes themselves.
- Listen to the original recordings alongside the tab to hear how slides, bends, and vibrato shape each phrase.
- Pay attention to the fingering suggestions; they often reveal Beck's approach to hand position and string economy.
How to use it
Feature individual pieces in student recitals or ensemble concerts to demonstrate advanced guitar technique and arrangement ideas. The diversity of styles makes it ideal for a guitarist building a varied solo program or for ensemble directors seeking substantial guitar features that aren't typical rock covers.
Skills your students will build
- Interpreting authentic transcriptions with stylistic accuracy and dynamics
- Advanced bending, vibrato, and vibrato timing on electric guitar
- Reading complex chord voicings and extended harmony in tab format
- Understanding fingerstyle and pick technique through close study of recorded examples
- Navigating genre-crossing arrangements from blues to classical-influenced compositions