King Harvest (Has Surely Come): Authentic Guitar TAB
37 of the Best Guitar Songs from Your Favorite Artists
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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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About the Composer: Robbie Robertson
Robbie Robertson shaped the sound of rock music as the primary songwriter and guitarist for The Band, one of the most influential ensembles of the late 1960s and 1970s. His compositions blend American roots music, folk, and rock into narratives that became blueprints for album-oriented songwriting. Robertson's work demonstrated that rock songs could be literary, layered, and built for deep listening rather than radio play.
Beyond The Band's catalog, Robertson has composed for film and continued releasing solo work that reflects his commitment to storytelling through music. His influence extends across generations of guitarists who study his fingerstyle approach and chord voicings.
Why we love this
This collection captures "King Harvest" alongside other essential album rock tracks in authentic TAB, which means students see exactly how these iconic parts were played rather than approximating them. The 264-page scope lets guitar students spend real time developing the fingerstyle, open tunings, and rhythmic sophistication that define classic rock guitar. Programming any of these tracks signals to audiences that your ensemble takes rock music seriously as composed and arranged material.
What to expect
These are the songs that made people sit down and listen to entire albums instead of chasing singles. Expect rich harmonic textures, fingerstyle patterns that demand precision, and the kind of guitar work that influenced decades of songwriters. The music carries both technical sophistication and emotional directness.
Who it's for
Guitar students and teachers who want to connect repertoire study to music that shaped how albums are made and heard. This folio works for intermediate to advanced players ready to tackle fingerstyle technique, open tunings, and the compositional thinking behind classic rock songwriting.
How to get the most out of it
- Study the open tunings and alternate tunings notation before drilling the fingerstyle patterns. Robertson often chose tunings to unlock specific harmonic colors, so matching the tuning is as important as matching the notes.
- Slow the tempo down to build accuracy in the picking hand. These tracks reward precision more than speed; nail the dynamic shaping and articulation first.
- Use the TAB alongside standard notation to verify chord positions and guide your ear to how multiple strings interact. The visual combination strengthens both reading skills.
- Record yourself playing sections back-to-back to develop stamina and consistency. Many of these tracks demand steady tempo and clean transitions across longer passages.
How to use it
Feature individual tracks in recitals or guitar showcases to give students repertoire that audiences recognize and respect. You might also use selections as part of a unit on album rock history, pairing the TAB with listening and discussion of how these songs changed what rock radio played. The variety across 264 pages means you can pull material suited to different skill levels within your studio or ensemble.
Skills your students will build
- Fingerstyle picking patterns and right-hand articulation
- Reading and applying alternate and open tunings
- Interpreting authentic TAB to match recorded sources
- Chord voicing and voice leading across open strings
- Building stamina and consistency in longer compositions
- Understanding dynamics and phrasing in instrumental rock composition