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Midnight Queen: Authentic Guitar TAB

Nickelback

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The hardest rocking album yet, by one of the most successful bands of the new millennium. All transcribed in full guitar TAB notation. Titles: This Means War * Bottoms Up * When We Stand Together * Midnight Queen * Gotta Get Me Some * Lullaby * Kiss It Goodbye * Trying Not to Love You * Holding On to Heaven * Everything I Wanna to Do * Don't Ever Let It End.

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Series: Guitar TAB Anthology
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 88
SKU: 00-PS-0013502

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About the Composer: Chad Kroeger

Chad Kroeger fronts Nickelback, one of the most commercially successful rock bands of the 21st century. As the band's primary songwriter and lead vocalist, he has shaped a sound that blends hard rock aggression with accessible hooks, earning the band multiple platinum certifications and a devoted global fanbase.

Kroeger's songwriting approach emphasizes direct, memorable melodies paired with driving rhythm sections. His work demonstrates how stripped-down rock composition and production can achieve both critical longevity and mainstream reach across multiple decades.

Why we love this

Authentic TAB transcriptions of full songs give guitarists complete, playable arrangements rather than isolated riffs or chord charts. The 11-track selection spans the band's catalog of stadium-sized hooks and heavy grooves, offering intermediate to advanced players material that rewards meticulous fretwork and develops real-world repertoire recognition.

What to expect

Propulsive and direct. These songs lock into heavy grooves punctuated by anthemic vocal moments, creating a sound that is simultaneously stripped-down and radio-sized. The guitar work ranges from crunching power chords to technical single-note passages, all designed to anchor songs built on memorable, singable melodies.

Who it's for

Intermediate and advanced guitarists building contemporary rock repertoire and seeking note-for-note accuracy. Self-taught players benefit from complete transcriptions that remove guesswork, while ensemble and solo guitarists can pull ready-made arrangements for performances or study.

How to get the most out of it

  • Study the rhythm section first. Lock in the kick drum and snare patterns before moving to lead lines; this grounds your timing and ensures the grooves sit solidly even at tempo.
  • Map out the dynamics across each song. These tracks shift between dense verses and explosive choruses; marking volume swells and drops in your TAB helps you deliver the intended impact.
  • Practice with the original recordings at varied speeds. Slowing down a section in a DAW or looper pedal isolates tricky finger positioning without losing the feel.
  • Pay attention to muting and palm damping notation. Clean articulation separates Nickelback's rhythm work from sloppy playing; clarity matters more than speed here.

How to use it

Include these as performance vehicles for guitar recitals, especially programs aimed at younger players or those exploring contemporary songwriting. The familiarity of the material engages audiences while the full-song TAB format rewards serious preparation and gives students complete, polished pieces rather than shortened excerpts.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading full-song guitar TAB layouts with accurate fret numbers and rhythmic notation
  • Coordinating rhythm sections through consistent tempo and tight muting techniques
  • Translating recorded tones to fretted articulation (palm muting, distortion textures, dynamics)
  • Managing energy and dynamics across multi-section song forms
  • Balancing lead melodic content with supporting harmonic and rhythmic roles

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