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Everything You Want: Authentic Guitar TAB

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The Classic Rock series nostalgically recalls all the greatest hits from the different eras of rock history, from the Fabulous '50s and the '60s British Invasion to '80s Punk, and the Alternative '90s. Each book contains more than 30 songs, with an essay on the era and a photo documentary for a trip down memory lane.

Forty-four titles including: All I Wanna Do * All Star * Change the World * Every Morning * Foolish Games * Ironic * Just a Girl * Layla (Unplugged) * Losing My Religion * Precious Declaration * Sex and Candy * Sunny Came Home * Uninvited * Who Will Save Your Soul * You Were Meant for Me and many more.

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Series: Classic Rock Series
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 245
SKU: 00-PSG-000331

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About the Artist: Vertical Horizon

Vertical Horizon emerged from the Washington D.C. alternative rock scene in the early 1990s, built on the songwriting partnership of Matthew Scannell and Ed Lay. The band achieved mainstream success with their 1999 album Everything You Want, which produced the platinum-selling title track and established them as fixtures on rock radio throughout the early 2000s. Their accessible blend of alternative rock sensibilities with pop-oriented hooks made them a staple of late-'90s and early-2000s rock radio.

For guitarists, Vertical Horizon's catalog offers a practical study in modern rock songwriting and arrangement. Their compositions emphasize clean electric and acoustic guitar work with straightforward harmonic progressions that are rewarding to learn without oversimplifying the original arrangements.

Why we love this

This collection captures 44 essential rock songs across multiple decades in a single comprehensive TAB resource, making it an efficient choice for guitarists building a diverse repertoire. The inclusion of acoustic and electric arrangements alongside unplugged versions provides multiple interpretations of familiar material, which deepens understanding of how the same song can work across different instrumental contexts.

What to expect

The collection spans from upbeat pop-rock hooks to more introspective acoustic moments, creating variety in mood and energy across 245 pages. You'll encounter the clean, melodic approach characteristic of '90s alternative rock alongside earlier classic rock foundations, offering both familiar territory and genuine discovery within a single book.

Who it's for

This resource serves intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking authentic arrangements of recognized rock hits spanning five decades. It's particularly valuable for players building setlists for recitals, open mics, or small ensemble performances who want reliable TAB transcriptions of commercially released versions.

How to get the most out of it

  • Study the rhythm patterns across different songs in this collection to identify common strumming and fingerpicking techniques used in '90s and early-2000s rock; applying these patterns consistently will accelerate learning across multiple pieces.
  • When moving between songs, note which ones share similar tunings or capo positions to minimize adjustments during practice sessions and potential performances.
  • Use the TAB alongside the original recordings to clarify any ambiguous notation and to internalize the original tempos and dynamics of each arrangement.

How to use it

Pull individual songs from this collection to round out recital programs with crowd-pleasing material that audiences recognize immediately. The breadth of styles makes it useful as a supplementary resource throughout the year rather than a single-unit study; guitarists can rotate through different eras based on seasonal programming or personal interest.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading authentic guitar TAB with accuracy and speed
  • Adapting single arrangements to acoustic and electric contexts
  • Identifying and executing rhythmic patterns common in late-'90s rock songwriting
  • Building repertoire consistency across multiple songs with similar harmonic structures
  • Interpreting tablature nuance (hammer-ons, pull-offs, muting, dynamics)

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