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Greatest Rock Guitar Riffs: Guitar TAB Edition Book & Online Audio/Software

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Greatest Rock Guitar Riffs: Guitar TAB Edition Book & Online Audio/Software

65 Essential Riffs from Legendary Songs

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You've started learning the guitar---what's the first thing you want to play? A monster riff, of course! Greatest Rock Guitar Riffs provides a solid repertoire of the most recognizable riffs in the pantheon of rock, pop, and acoustic music. The riffs throughout also come with performance tips, settings for your amp and pedals so you can nail the tone, and juicy tidbits on the origins of the music. And the online media includes MP3s that demonstrate what each part should sound like, plus Alfred's TNT 2 software so you can slow down the audio and loop sections for more focused practice. From the twangy swagger of "James Bond Theme" and the rockabilly groove of "Shakin' All Over," to the driving chug of Sabbath's "Paranoid," the thunder of Motorhead's "Ace of Spades," and the pentatonic strut of "Play That Funky Music," this book will get you playing recognizable music instantly. Titles: 20th Century Boy (T. Rex) * 25 or 6 to 4 (Chicago) * Ace of Spades (Motorhead) * All Along the Watchtower (The Jimi Hendrix Experience) * Babe I'm Gonna Leave You (Led Zeppelin) * Back in Black (AC/DC) * Bad to the Bone (George Thorogood and the Destroyers) * Bawitdaba (Kid Rock) * Beginnings (Chicago) * Big Yellow Taxi (Joni Mitchell) * Black Dog (Led Zeppelin) * Bron-Yr-Aur (Led Zeppelin) * Brown Sugar (The Rolling Stones) * Can't You Hear Me Knocking (The Rolling Stones) * The Chain (Fleetwood Mac) * Chuck E's in Love (Rickie Lee Jones) * Classical Gas (Mason Williams) * Closer to the Heart (Rush) * Copperline (James Taylor) * Dirty Water (The Standells) * Do You Feel Like We Do (Peter Frampton) * Don't Stop Believin' (Journey) * Everybody Wants You (Billy Squier) * Falling Slowly (Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova) * Far Cry (Rush) * Friday on My Mind (The Easybeats) * From Me to You (The Beatles) * Hold the Line (Toto) * Hold Your Head Up (Argent) * If It Makes You Happy (Sheryl Crow) * If You Talk Too Much (My Head Will Explode) (People in Planes) * James Bond Theme (John Barry Orchestra) * Jumpin' Jack Flash (The Rolling Stones) * Kashmir (Led Zeppelin) * Last Resort (Papa Roach) * Limelight (Rush) * Live and Let Die (Paul McCartney and Wings) * Lola (The Kinks) * Moby Dick (Led Zeppelin) * Money (Pink Floyd) * One Thing (Finger Eleven) * Over the Hills and Far Away (Led Zeppelin) * Paint It, Black (The Rolling Stones) * Paralyzer (Finger Eleven) * Paranoid (Black Sabbath) * Pick Up the Pieces (Average White Band) * Pinball Wizard (The Who) * Play That Funky Music (Wild Cherry) * Ramble On (Led Zeppelin) * (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction (The Rolling Stones) * The Seeker (The Who) * Shakin' All Over (Johnny Kidd and the Pirates) * She Loves You (The Beatles) * Short Skirt / Long Jacket (Cake) * Spirit in the Sky (Norman Greenbaum) * The Spirit of Radio (Rush) * Stairway to Heaven (Led Zeppelin) * The Story in Your Eyes (The Moody Blues) * The Wanton Song (Led Zeppelin) * Watch Your Step (Bobby Parker) * What If (Creed) * Whole Lotta Love (Led Zeppelin) * Wipe Out (The Surfaris) * With Arms Wide Open (Creed) * You Can't Always Get What You Want (The Rolling Stones).

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2 Back in Black --:--
3 James Bond Theme --:--
4 Shakin All Over --:--

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Additional Details
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 96
ISBN10: 1-4706-2342-0
ISBN13: 978-1-4706-2342-5
UPC: 038081500300
SKU: 00-44387

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Why we love this

This collection cuts through the noise of generic exercise books by offering instant gratification. Students who pick up a guitar want to play songs they recognize within weeks, not months, and these riffs deliver that momentum while building real technique. The combination of TAB, performance guidance, amp settings, and loopable audio means students have everything they need to sound authentic without waiting for a teacher to explain tone shaping.

What to expect

A jukebox of guitar legend moments. You'll feel the sludgy menace of heavy riffs, the swagger of classic rock grooves, the fingerpicked subtlety of acoustic gems, and the unmistakable snap of songs that defined how rock guitar sounds. Each riff has personality and attitude built in.

Who it's for

Beginning to intermediate guitarists who want repertoire beyond open chord strumming and exercise patterns. This book serves learners who are motivated by recognizable songs and need guidance translating what they hear on a recording into their own playing.

How to get the most out of it

  • Study the amp and pedal settings provided for each riff before plugging in. Getting the tone close to the original takes half the mystery out of why your version doesn't yet sound like the record.
  • Use Alfred's TNT 2 software to isolate the riff at a slower tempo. Master it cleanly at half or three-quarter speed, then gradually return to full tempo rather than battling it at performance speed from the start.
  • Pay attention to the dynamics and muting patterns shown in the TAB. Rock riffs live in their attack and rhythm feel, not just the notes themselves.
  • Listen to the full original recording, not just the demonstration audio. Hearing the riff in its song context shows you how it sits in the mix and what kind of space the rhythm section gives you.

How to use it

Assign individual riffs as homework throughout the year, pairing them with technique lessons that the riffs naturally reinforce (bending, muting, vibrato, hybrid picking). Spotlight them in student recitals or informal jam sessions where learners can perform alongside the demonstration audio for confidence.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading guitar TAB notation
  • Translating recorded audio into fretboard technique
  • Amp and effects settings for authentic tone
  • Muting and dynamics in rock riff playing
  • Bending, hammer-ons, and pull-offs in context
  • Developing rhythm feel and pocket within a riff
  • Recognizing and playing across different rock, pop, and acoustic styles

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