I Feel Free: Authentic Guitar TAB
37 of the Best Guitar Songs from Your Favorite Artists
Item: 00-PSG-000827
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Album rock evolved in the late 1960s as groups like Cream, Pink Floyd, Blind Faith, Jimi Hendrix, the Beatles, and many more shattered the '50s pop standard of the "three-minute single" and began focusing their attention on producing albums. Radio stations latched on instantly to this Classic Rock era, playing long album tracks and even entire album sides.
Alfred introduces some of the most popular album rock tracks from the '60s, '70s, and '80s. All songs include authentic guitar TAB.
Titles: Bad to the Bone * Hotel California * I've Seen All Good People * Moondance * Old Time Rock & Roll * Speak to Me/Breathe * Us and Them * You Shook Me * and more!
Alfred introduces some of the most popular album rock tracks from the '60s, '70s, and '80s. All songs include authentic guitar TAB.
Titles: Bad to the Bone * Hotel California * I've Seen All Good People * Moondance * Old Time Rock & Roll * Speak to Me/Breathe * Us and Them * You Shook Me * and more!
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Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
264
SKU:
00-PSG-000827
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About the Artist: Cream
Cream formed in 1966 as one of the first supergroups, bringing together three virtuosos: Eric Clapton (guitar), Jack Bruce (bass), and Ginger Baker (drums). The trio pioneered heavy blues rock and psychedelic experimentation, pushing beyond the three-minute single format that had dominated pop music. Their influence on album-oriented rock, guitar technique, and studio production remains foundational to modern rock education.
The band's approach to improvisation, complex song structures, and layered arrangements shaped how musicians approached the album as a creative statement rather than a collection of singles. Cream's catalog demonstrates how technical mastery, harmonic sophistication, and raw emotional expression converge in rock music.
Why we love this
This collection captures the guitar writing that defined the album rock era, giving students access to the exact transcriptions they need to play genuine classic rock. The breadth of material (264 pages spanning multiple decades and styles) means you can build rock literacy while students engage with music that shaped their own listening habits. Authentic TAB paired with recognizable hits keeps motivation high across all playing levels.
What to expect
Opening these pages feels like stepping into a rehearsal studio where the best rock albums of the past 50 years sit waiting to be learned. There's an immediacy to TAB that lets you get your hands on the music quickly, paired with the deep satisfaction of mastering tracks you've heard a thousand times.
Who it's for
This book serves intermediate to advanced guitar students and players looking to deepen their rock repertoire with songs that shaped the genre. It's ideal for musicians who learn best from TAB and want to play recognizable album tracks that span the classic rock radio canon.
How to get the most out of it
- Focus on the rhythm section's pocket before diving into lead work; many of these tracks gain their power from locked, steady grooves rather than flashy fills.
- Study the original recordings alongside the TAB to internalize tone and phrasing details that notation alone cannot capture.
- Work dynamics consciously, especially in songs that build from quieter verses to explosive choruses; the contrast defines the impact.
- Pay attention to alternate tunings and capo positions listed in the TAB; they're integral to achieving the recorded sound.
How to use it
Use selections from this collection to support a rock history unit or elective, letting students trace the evolution of guitar style from late-'60s blues-rock through stadium rock and beyond. Individual songs work equally well as performance vehicles for student recitals, ensemble projects, or jam session repertoire.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and executing guitar TAB across multiple tunings and capo positions
- Translating recorded performances into playable arrangements
- Understanding rhythm guitar voicings and comping patterns in rock contexts
- Building tone production and dynamics in electric guitar playing
- Learning riff-based and chord-driven songwriting structures