Between You And Me: Guitar Tab

This tab captures one of dc Talk's signature tracks with straightforward notation that lets guitarists focus on nailing the rhythmic pocket rather than decoding complex voicings. The hip-hop influenced guitar work sits perfectly in an educational context where students want to play contemporary music that still demands musicianship and precision.

Urban and rhythmic with an understated confidence. The guitar work lays back in the pocket, creating space for vocals and other instrumental layers rather than grabbing attention.

Guitar students drawn to hip-hop and contemporary Christian music who want tab-based learning materials featuring recognizable songs. Teachers building units around modern music production, rhythm feel, or hip-hop influenced songwriting will find this accessible and relevant.

• Lock into a steady, understated groove; the guitar serves the beat here rather than dominating it, so resist the urge to fill space.
• Pay attention to any muted or percussive attacks marked in the tab, as these add rhythmic texture that defines the track's character.
• Reference the original recording for tone and dynamics; getting the feel right matters more than playing every note with equal emphasis.
• If playing with other musicians, establish the rhythm section pocket early in rehearsal to ensure the guitar sits cleanly in the mix.

Pair this with other contemporary hip-hop influenced tracks to show students how electric guitar functions differently across genres. It works well as a sight-reading or transcription exercise when students have access to the recording, or as an ensemble piece if you have enough guitarists.

• Reading guitar tab with rhythm notation
• Playing syncopated rhythms that sit in a hip-hop pocket
• Understanding muted and percussive guitar techniques
• Matching tone and feel to a reference recording