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Goldfinger (from "Goldfinger"): Guitar TAB

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In 1962, the staccato attack of Vic Flick's guitar shot out from the film Dr. No as if from the barrel of Bond's own Walther PPK, and it's been the signature sound of Bond ever since. This book features 12 classic James Bond themes in easy-to-play melody and guitar arrangements. The included DVD-ROM contains sound-alike and play-along MP3s with full orchestration, and our exclusive TNT 2 Custom Mix software, which allows you to alter the instrument mixes, loop sections, and change tempos and keys. Titles: Diamonds Are Forever * For Your Eyes Only * From Russia with Love * Goldfinger * James Bond Theme * Live and Let Die * Nobody Does It Better * On Her Majesty's Secret Service * Thunderball * Tomorrow Never Dies * A View to a Kill * You Only Live Twice.

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Additional Details
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 48
SKU: 00-PS-0013918

More about this title

About the Composer: John Barr

John Barr is a composer and arranger whose work spans film, television, and educational music publishing. He has created accessible arrangements of iconic film scores that preserve the character of the originals while remaining playable for intermediate musicians.

Why we love this

This collection captures the unmistakable guitar signature of the Bond franchise without requiring advanced technique. The TAB format paired with the included MP3 accompaniments makes these themes immediately playable, and the TNT 2 software lets you slow tempos down for practice or transpose for your ensemble's key, turning a 48-page collection into flexible teaching and performance material.

What to expect

Suave and cinematic. These arrangements preserve the dramatic tension and sophistication of the original scores, with clean melodic lines that sit naturally on the fretboard. Whether you're playing the iconic Goldfinger riff or the lush, orchestral sweep of a slower Bond theme, the music carries the glamour and intrigue of its source.

Who it's for

Intermediate guitar students and ensemble players who want to tackle recognizable, culturally significant material without steep technical demands. Solo performers prepping for recitals and guitarists in school ensembles will find both individual arrangements and group-friendly pieces here.

How to get the most out of it

  • Use the TNT 2 software to dial in a comfortable tempo for your first run-through; these themes sit at different speeds, and adjusting the playalong lets you nail articulation before matching the orchestral speed.
  • Pay close attention to the staccato markings, especially in Goldfinger itself; the rhythmic precision of those short attacks is what makes the Bond sound instantly recognizable.
  • Experiment with the instrument mix control in the software to isolate the orchestral strings or brass; hearing how each voice supports your guitar line reinforces phrasing and dynamics.
  • Loop challenging sections using the TNT 2 player; these melodies have memorable hooks that reward clean, confident execution on repeated passes.

How to use it

Program one or more of these as a themed concert segment; the collection works equally well as a single spotlight on film music or broken across a season. Schools with jazz or pop guitar electives can use individual titles as performance repertoire, while ensemble directors can have guitarists play melody lines alongside band or orchestra arrangements for a refreshed take on orchestral classics.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading melody and chords in TAB notation with rhythmic accuracy
  • Executing staccato articulation cleanly and consistently
  • Balancing single-note melodies with harmonic awareness
  • Responding to tempo and dynamic cues in recorded accompaniments
  • Adapting phrasing and dynamics through transposition and tempo adjustment

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