Long Train Runnin': Authentic Guitar TAB
The Doobie Brothers
Item: 00-PSG-000053
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As one of the most popular Californian pop/rock bands of the '70s, the Doobie Brothers racked up a string of gold and platinum albums, and No. 1 radio hits. Guitarists will love playing these classic titles: Black Water * China Grove * It Keeps You Runnin' * Jesus Is Just Alright * Listen to the Music * Long Train Runnin' * Minute by Minute * Real Love * Rockin' Down the Highway * South City Midnight Lady * Take Me in Your Arms * Takin' It to the Streets * What a Fool Believes.
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Additional Details
Series:
Guitar Anthology Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
88
SKU:
00-PSG-000053
More about this title
About the Artist: The Doobie Brothers
The Doobie Brothers emerged from San Jose in the late 1960s to become one of the defining voices of California rock. Their blend of rock, soul, and pop sensibilities produced a string of radio staples throughout the '70s and beyond, with multiple members contributing songwriting and vocal duties. The band's catalog demonstrates sophisticated arrangements, layered harmonies, and guitar work that rewards close study.
For guitarists, the Doobie Brothers' output offers essential lessons in rhythm guitar interplay, lead phrasing within a pop-rock context, and how to build infectious grooves. Their influence spans generations of players who learned by transcribing these songs.
Why we love this
This collection captures 13 essential tracks from a band whose catalog has earned repeated classroom and ensemble interest. The TAB transcriptions unlock songs students already know and want to play, making it a straightforward tool for motivation and skill application. The variety in these arrangements (from intricate rhythm parts to melodic leads) means guitarists at different levels can find something rewarding to work on.
What to expect
Sunny, groove-oriented, and built on the kind of melodic hooks that stick with you. These songs balance rock energy with pop accessibility, delivered through tight arrangements where every guitar part serves the whole.
Who it's for
Guitarists who want to play recognizable hits with solid musical content. This is equally useful for self-directed learners working through these songs independently and for instructors assigning repertoire that spans rhythm and lead playing.
How to get the most out of it
- Pay attention to the rhythm guitar voicings in tracks like "China Grove" and "Listen to the Music." These interlocking patterns define the groove as much as any lead line.
- Work through "Black Water" and "Take Me in Your Arms" slowly to capture the fingerpicking textures before moving to performance tempo.
- Use the TAB as a reference point but listen carefully to the original recordings. Tone, attack, and dynamics are often harder to notate than notes and frets.
- For fuller sound in a group setting, assign rhythm and lead parts separately so students can hear how these songs layer multiple guitar voices.
How to use it
Build a rock guitar unit around this collection, mixing rhythm and lead assignments so ensemble members play together. These songs work well as recital material for intermediate guitarists or as supplementary repertoire alongside more formal classical study.
Skills your students will build
- Fingerpicking patterns in contemporary rock contexts
- Rhythm guitar voicings and comping techniques
- Reading and interpreting TAB notation
- Recognizing and executing groove-oriented rhythm playing
- Adapting melodic lines to single-string vs. multi-string execution
- Understanding how lead and rhythm parts interact in rock arrangements