Gotta Get Away: Lead Sheet

This collection captures the Stones' most pivotal decade in lead sheet form, giving guitarists direct access to the foundational riffs and song structures that shaped rock music itself. The inclusion of TAB for 29 signature guitar parts means players can work through both notation and tab simultaneously, reinforcing their ability to read both forms while learning from some of rock's most influential instrumental writing.

Raw, inventive, and rooted in blues feeling. These songs pulse with swagger and restless energy, from the stripped-down urgency of early covers to the psychedelic textures and experimental arrangements that emerged by the late 1960s. The music captures a band constantly pushing against what rock music could be while staying grounded in groove and melody.

Guitarists learning to read lead sheets, rock musicians building foundational repertoire, and music students studying popular music history and composition. This collection serves intermediate to advanced players who want professional notation alongside the cultural and musical context of early rock.

• Study the included riffs as melodic anchors for the song rather than accompaniment figures; understanding how the guitar part carries the song's identity helps with phrasing and dynamics across the entire arrangement.
• Cross-reference the early sheet music covers included in the book with the lead sheets to see how these songs evolved from their original recorded form to performance standards.
• Use the TAB section strategically for complex solos or unfamiliar fingerings, but work toward reading the standard notation to build notation literacy alongside technical skill.

Use individual songs from this collection in guitar recitals or ensemble programs where students need access to professional lead sheets and authentic riff notation. The breadth of material (167 songs across the 1963-1971 period) makes it valuable for thematic programming around a specific era or musical concept.

• Reading lead sheets with embedded riff notation
• Translating between standard notation and TAB
• Recognizing blues-based harmonic structures in rock contexts
• Understanding the relationship between recorded arrangements and notated scores
• Interpreting guitar-specific performance indications in professional notation