Human Nature: Interm./Easy Guitar TAB

This collection captures the essence of Michael Jackson's artistry through guitar arrangements that are genuinely playable at an intermediate-easy level without sacrificing the songs' recognizable character. Guitar students typically encounter Jackson's music through casual listening, but rarely find TAB versions that let them actually perform these songs. The 17-song selection spans his career and gives students tangible, rewarding repertoire that keeps them motivated to practice.

Electric groove meets accessible technicality. These arrangements capture the infectious energy and rhythmic precision of Jackson's productions while keeping the guitar writing clean and manageable. Playing through this book feels like stepping into some of pop music's most iconic moments, translating the studio mastery into live performance.

Intermediate to easy-level guitar students who want substantial, recognizable repertoire that bridges pop and rock styles. Teachers building student motivation and performance confidence will find 17 songs here that students actually want to learn and can achieve success with relatively quickly. This book is ideal for students studying beyond beginner method books but not yet ready for advanced classical or complex fingerstyle arrangements.

• Pay attention to rhythmic precision in the syncopated passages, especially in "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough" and "Off the Wall." These grooves define the songs, so locking the pocket matters more than speed.
• Use the recorded versions as your reference guide for tone and dynamics. Jackson's records feature distinct guitar textures; your interpretation should reflect the recorded sound even at a simpler technical level.
• Balance single-note lines with fuller chord voicings depending on the context. Some sections work better as clean melodic statements, while others benefit from fuller harmonic support.
• Practice the pick attack and muting control needed for "Beat It" and "Smooth Criminal," where percussive articulation is part of the arrangement's signature sound.

Use this collection to populate a pop and rock showcase or informal recital featuring student soloists or small ensembles. The variety of tempos and moods across the 17 titles means you can program a full 30-40 minute set with natural programming flow. Individual songs also work well as motivational practice assignments or performance pieces in studio lessons where students choose what excites them.

• Reading and executing syncopated rhythmic patterns in pop and rock contexts
• Translating recorded guitar tones into live performance through dynamic control and articulation
• Navigating chord voicings that balance melody and harmony in electric guitar arrangements
• Playing percussive muted techniques and pick attack control
• Building repertoire depth across a single artist's catalog while understanding arrangement variation