Downpour: Guitar TAB
Brandi Carlile
Item: 00-PS-0013316
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One of the best of the new generation of singer-songwriters, Brandi Carlile plays a unique blend of alt-rock and country-folk music. This songbook features all 35 songs from her three studio albums, Brandi Carlile,The Story, and Give Up the Ghost. All songs in this must-have collection are arranged as Brandi recorded them. Titles: Again Today * Before It Breaks * Cannonball * Caroline * Closer to You * Downpour * Dreams * Dying Day * Fall Apart Again * Follow * Gone * Happy * Have You Ever * I Will * If There Was No You * In My Own Eyes * Josephine * Late Morning Lullaby * Looking Out * Losing Heart * My Song * Oh Dear * Pride and Joy * Shadow on the Wall * Sixty Years On * Someday Never Comes * The Story * That Year * Throw It All Away * Touching the Ground * Tragedy * Turpentine * Until I Die * Wasted * What Can I Say.
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Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
104
SKU:
00-PS-0013316
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About the Composer: Brandi Carlile
Brandi Carlile emerged in the mid-2000s with a distinctive voice and compositional approach that draws equally from folk tradition and contemporary rock sensibility. Her albums showcase sophisticated songwriting, intricate guitar work, and emotional depth that have made her a significant figure in modern singer-songwriter music.
As both composer and performer, Carlile's arrangements reveal thoughtful instrumental layering and dynamic song structures. Her music rewards close study, particularly for guitarists interested in how folk and alternative rock idioms can coexist within a single artistic vision.
Why we love this
This collection captures 35 songs exactly as Carlile recorded them, giving guitarists direct access to her original arrangements rather than simplified reductions. The span across three albums lets students explore how a songwriter's voice develops and deepens, and the TAB format makes complex fingerpicking patterns and unconventional tunings accessible without requiring fluent sight-reading.
What to expect
These songs move between intimate, fingerpicked confessionals and fuller, alt-rock arrangements that build intensity without losing their folk roots. The overall collection feels grounded and honest; there's no artifice, just well-crafted songs that use the guitar as both a rhythmic anchor and a vehicle for storytelling.
Who it's for
Intermediate to advanced guitarists who want to learn songs beyond simple chord charts and are ready to tackle varied tunings and fingerpicking techniques. Singer-songwriters and folk-influenced musicians will find direct models for arrangement and composition, and guitar students looking to expand beyond classical or blues-rock traditions will discover a rich contemporary songwriter to study.
How to get the most out of it
- Pay attention to alternate tunings and capo positions noted in the TAB; several songs rely on these choices for their harmonic color, and matching Carlile's tuning will make the songs sound distinctly right.
- Study the dynamic arc within each song by listening to the original recordings; Carlile's arrangements often build texture gradually, and understanding the emotional shape helps you know when to sit back and when to fill the space.
- Work through the fingerpicking patterns slowly and deliberately before attempting full tempo; her guitar work involves precision, and rushing through these sections loses the intimacy that makes her songs compelling.
How to use it
Use individual songs as recital repertoire or performance projects in a private studio setting, selecting pieces that match a student's current technique level and musical interests. The variety across 35 songs means you can assign different pieces at different points in a student's development, returning to the collection multiple times as their skills deepen.
Skills your students will build
- Fingerpicking patterns in varied tuning systems
- Reading and executing alternate capo positions
- Translating recorded arrangements into playable guitar voicings
- Phrase phrasing and dynamic control in singer-songwriter contexts
- Understanding how arrangement choices affect emotional impact