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Good Lovin' Gone Bad: Authentic Guitar TAB

Bad Company

Item: 00-PS-0013287

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One of the first and most successful of the classic rock era super groups, Bad Company was formed by previous members of Free, Mott the Hoople, and King Crimson. This folio features full guitar TAB transcriptions of all their classic songs. Titles: Bad Company * Burnin' Sky * Can't Get Enough * Feel Like Makin' Love * Good Lovin' Gone Bad * Movin' On * Ready for Love * Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy * Rock Steady * Seagull * Shooting Star * Simple Man * Silver, Blue & Gold * Run with the Pack * Gone, Gone, Gone * Live for the Music * Electric Land * Deal with the Preacher.

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Series: Guitar TAB Anthology
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 120
SKU: 00-PS-0013287

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About the Composer: Mick Ralphs

Mick Ralphs is a guitarist and songwriter who emerged from the British rock scene of the late 1960s. As a founding member of Mott the Hoople and later Bad Company, he shaped the sound of classic rock through his songwriting and guitar work, co-writing many of the band's signature tracks that defined the arena rock era.

Why we love this

This collection captures the exact voicings and techniques that made Bad Company's records unmistakable, giving guitarists direct access to how these songs were actually played rather than approximations. The range of styles across 18 tracks means you're learning blues-based rock grooves, fingerpicking patterns, and the kind of rhythmic precision that separates competent players from ones who truly nail the era.

What to expect

Powerful and groove-driven. These songs balance swagger with musicianship, combining blues-based phrasing with the confidence of a band that owned large stages. Whether you're playing a harder-edged rocker or a ballad, the writing emphasizes precision and feeling in equal measure.

Who it's for

Intermediate to advanced rock guitarists who want to understand how classic rock songs are actually constructed, not just play simplified versions. This collection also serves teachers who want authentic material for students exploring rock history and the technical demands of the era.

How to get the most out of it

  • Pay close attention to the rhythm guitar parts in tracks like "Feel Like Makin' Love," where the subtle syncopation and ghost notes create the pocket rather than just keeping time.
  • Use the TAB transcriptions as a reference for understanding hand position and finger strength requirements; these songs demand sustained barre chords and quick position shifts.
  • Lock into the bass line movement, especially in "Can't Get Enough," where the guitar interacts closely with the low end to create the song's momentum.
  • Work through the lead sections slowly to identify which techniques (bending, vibrato, hammer-ons) are essential to the original arrangements versus stylistic flourishes you can adapt.

How to use it

Use this as a resource for rock history units where students learn how signature songs were built, or assign selections to advanced students working toward rock ensemble recitals. Individual tracks work well as supplemental material for students exploring different subgenres within classic rock.

Skills your students will build

  • Barre chord technique and hand endurance
  • Blues-based bending and vibrato control
  • Syncopated rhythm guitar patterns and pocket playing
  • Lead phrasing and position navigation on the fretboard
  • Reading TAB in conjunction with standard notation
  • Understanding band arrangement conventions and part interaction

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