Child of the Moon: Lead Sheet

This lead sheet collection captures the Stones' most essential recordings in a single, practical resource. The inclusion of foundational guitar riffs and a 29-song TAB section means guitarists can work directly from the actual instrumental figures that define these tracks, rather than reconstructing them by ear or relying on generic chord charts.

Electric and restless. The early Stones captured a raw blend of American blues vocabulary and British rock energy, with songs that shift between swagger and subtlety. These arrangements pulse with the riffs and figures that made each track instantly recognizable.

Guitarists working in rock ensembles, jazz combos, or cover bands who need professional-quality lead sheets with actual instrumental figures rather than stripped-down chord progressions. This resource serves intermediate to advanced players building repertoire from the Stones' most influential period.

• Study the included guitar TAB section first to anchor the song's identity; the riff is often the hook that drives the entire arrangement.
• Reference the original recordings alongside the lead sheets to internalize the groove and phrasing that make these songs distinctive.
• Pay attention to the fundamental instrumental figures notated on each chart; they reveal the rhythmic pocket and suggest where emphasis falls.
• Use the laid-flat binding to keep the book open during rehearsal or performance without needing to hold it or tape it down.

Build a rock history unit or concert around the Stones' evolution from blues covers to psychedelic experimentation using selections from this songbook. The chronological span (1963-1971) and diverse stylistic range make it ideal for exploring how a single band's sound transformed across a decade.

• Reading lead sheets with instrumental figures and riffs notated
• Interpreting guitar TAB in relation to standard notation
• Understanding blues-based song structure and phrasing
• Recognizing rhythmic pocket and groove in rock contexts
• Translating recorded reference performances into playable arrangements