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Exogenesis: Symphony Part I (Overture): Authentic Guitar TAB

Muse

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Guitar TAB transcriptions for every song on Muse's 2009 hit album! Titles: Uprising * Resistance * Undisclosed Desires * United States of Eurasia (+ Collateral Damage) * Guiding Light * Unnatural Selection * MK Ultra * I Belong to You/Mon Coeur S'Ouvre a Ta Voix * Exogenesis: Symphony, Part 1: Overture * Exogenesis: Symphony, Part 2: Cross-Pollination * Exogenesis: Symphony, Part 3: Redemption.

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Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 116
SKU: 00-PS-0012714

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About the Composer: Matthew Bellamy

Matthew Bellamy is the guitarist, vocalist, and primary songwriter for Muse, one of the most inventive rock bands of the 21st century. His compositional voice blends classical training with progressive rock ambition, creating music that demands technical precision and interpretive maturity from musicians who perform it.

Why we love this

This collection captures music that serious guitarists genuinely want to learn. The Resistance album showcases Bellamy's range across styles—from intricate fingerpicking and synth-driven arrangements to explosive rock passages—all of which translate effectively to solo guitar study. Every transcription rewards careful listening and deliberate practice.

What to expect

Dense, ambitious, and deliberately theatrical. These pieces move between moments of almost orchestral restraint and explosive technical passages, creating a sense of scope unusual in guitar-driven rock. The music feels engineered rather than spontaneous, rewarding musicians who value exactness.

Who it's for

Advanced guitarists and serious students pursuing rock repertoire that challenges both technical skill and musical interpretation. Teachers working with students ready for contemporary material that demands precision and expressiveness beyond traditional pop transcriptions.

How to get the most out of it

  • Pay close attention to the dynamics marked in the TAB, particularly in the symphonic movements where swells and pulls define the emotional arc.
  • Develop fingerpicking technique for the more delicate passages before tackling the full-speed runs; clean articulation matters more than tempo.
  • Use the original recordings as your reference for rhythmic feel and phrasing, especially in songs where synth layers influence the guitar's perceived groove.

How to use it

Feature standout tracks in ensemble or recital contexts where you want to showcase contemporary composition and extended guitar technique. The album's architecture also works for lesson sequences where you might explore individual songs across multiple weeks, building toward a complete performance of the symphonic trilogy.

Skills your students will build

  • Hybrid picking and fingerpicking across complex rhythmic and dynamic changes
  • Reading and executing synth-influenced guitar voicings in TAB format
  • Interpreting expressive dynamics in rock contexts beyond standard notation
  • Navigating extended passages with minimal harmonic anchors
  • Translating studio production details into solo guitar arrangements

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