It Had To Be You: Solo Guitar
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Description
Designed to be a complete home reference source for novice, intermediate, and pro musicians, each book in The Essential Guitar Library provides dozens of the greatest songs ever written in easy-to-use arrangements.
This book features over 40 easy guitar TAB arrangements of widely popular songs, from classic rock and familiar classical pieces to jazz standards, movie themes, and holiday favorites. It's an indispensable reference for any guitar player. Titles: American Idiot * Classical Gas * Hotel California * Old Time Rock & Roll * Smooth * More Than a Feeling * Take Five * Silent Night * The Pink Panther Theme * It Had to Be You * Clair de Lune * and others.
This book features over 40 easy guitar TAB arrangements of widely popular songs, from classic rock and familiar classical pieces to jazz standards, movie themes, and holiday favorites. It's an indispensable reference for any guitar player. Titles: American Idiot * Classical Gas * Hotel California * Old Time Rock & Roll * Smooth * More Than a Feeling * Take Five * Silent Night * The Pink Panther Theme * It Had to Be You * Clair de Lune * and others.
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Additional Details
Series:
Essential Home Library Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
152
SKU:
00-PSG-000452
More about this title
About the Composer: Isham Jones
Isham Jones (1894–1956) was an American bandleader, violinist, and composer whose career spanned the jazz age and the swing era. Known for his elegant arrangements and songwriting, Jones led one of the most popular dance orchestras of the 1920s and 1930s, recording extensively for Brunswick Records. His compositions, including "It Had to Be You" and "The One I Love Belongs to Somebody Else," became standards of American popular music and remain favorites in jazz and pop repertoires today.
Jones's gift for memorable melodies and sophisticated harmonies made his work accessible to both professional musicians and amateurs. His songs have been recorded by countless artists across generations, and his arrangements continue to provide guitarists with approachable yet musically rewarding material.
Why we love this
This collection gives guitarists a genuinely useful reference book that spans generations and genres without sacrificing musicality. The TAB arrangements are clean and playable without oversimplifying the songs, making it easy to move between a jazz standard and a rock classic in the same practice session. It's the kind of book that stays on a music stand because players actually want to play from it repeatedly.
What to expect
Flipping through this book offers a sense of musical breadth and permission to play whatever suits your mood. One moment you're navigating the sophisticated changes of a jazz standard, the next you're grooving through a rock classic or exploring a delicate classical piece. The arrangements respect each song's essential character while keeping the guitar work engaging and achievable.
Who it's for
This book serves guitarists at the novice and intermediate levels who want a reliable source of recognizable songs without having to hunt through multiple books or transcription sites. It's equally useful for players returning to guitar after a break or for intermediate players looking to expand their repertoire quickly. Any guitarist seeking a practical reference collection of standards, rock classics, and accessible arrangements will find this indispensable.
How to get the most out of it
- Read through the full piece before diving into fingering patterns; understanding the song's structure and dynamics will help you interpret the TAB more musically.
- Pay attention to any notation marks beyond the TAB (hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides) as they define the character of each arrangement.
- Adjust your tempo to match your technique level; there's no shame in playing "Hotel California" at a comfortable speed rather than racing through it.
- Use the diverse mix of styles in this book to warm up or cool down between more technical practice sessions.
How to use it
Build a "songs every guitarist should know" recital around selections from this book, mixing genres to show range and versatility. Use it as a resource for students working on repertoire for auditions, juries, or casual performance settings. This collection also works well for studio teachers seeking supplemental material that motivates students through familiar, enjoyable songs while building reading and technical skills.
Skills your students will build
- Reading TAB notation fluently and coordinating it with standard notation
- Interpreting articulation marks and technique symbols (hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides) from TAB
- Adapting playing to different genres and musical styles within a single practice session
- Building finger independence and dexterity across rock, jazz, and classical idioms
- Recognizing and playing chord progressions common to standards, pop, and rock music