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Never Surrender: Authentic Guitar TAB

Skillet

Item: 00-PS-0011994

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Skillet's latest, Awake, premiered at #2 on the Billboard 200 and tied the record for highest-charting Christian album on that list. This album-matching folio contains authentic guitar TAB transcriptions of all the album's songs. Titles: Hero * Monster * Don't Wake Me * Awake and Alive * One Day Too Late * It's Not Me It's You * Should've When You Could've * Believe * Forgiven * Sometimes * Never Surrender * Lucy.

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Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 96
SKU: 00-PS-0011994

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About the Composer: John Cooper

John Cooper founded Skillet in 1996 and has served as the band's primary songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist throughout their career. His compositions blend heavy rock instrumentation with electronic elements and lyrics rooted in Christian faith, creating a distinctive sound that has reached mainstream and Christian music audiences alike. Cooper's work demonstrates how contemporary music production techniques can serve introspective and spiritually engaged songwriting.

Why we love this

These transcriptions give guitarists direct access to the exact parts from a chart-topping album, eliminating the guesswork of learning by ear. The mix of heavy riffs, electronic textures translated to guitar, and dynamic song structures keeps players engaged across 12 tracks, making this folio as rewarding to practice as it is to perform.

What to expect

Powerful and energetic, these songs combine crunching guitar riffs with moments of atmospheric texture and genuine vulnerability in the lyrics. The music swings between aggressive confidence and introspective reflection, creating a dynamic listening and playing experience that reflects the album's thematic arc.

Who it's for

Guitar players who want to learn contemporary Christian rock repertoire straight from a major album release, whether for personal practice, youth group performance, or worship band settings. This folio suits intermediate to advanced players comfortable with both standard notation concepts and TAB reading.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the weight of the riffs with clarity in the note definition; these songs demand both power and precision.
  • Pay attention to the interplay between guitar and synth layers in the original recordings; your part may need to compensate for or complement electronic textures depending on your performance context.
  • Lock into the rhythmic intensity of the rhythm section; many tracks build energy through drum and bass patterns that should anchor your timing.
  • Explore the dynamic range in the TAB; the contrast between verses and choruses is essential to the song's emotional arc.

How to use it

Incorporate individual tracks into youth worship services or contemporary music ensembles that already feature electric guitar. The album's chart success makes these songs recognizable to teen and young adult audiences, making them natural choices for building engagement in modern music contexts.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading and executing accurate TAB transcriptions of electric guitar parts
  • Playing rhythmic riffs with consistent dynamics and tone control
  • Adapting guitar arrangements to work in ensemble contexts without full production elements
  • Navigating the harmonic and rhythmic shifts between song sections

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