No Matter What: Authentic Guitar TAB
41 of the Best Guitar Songs from Your Favorite Artists
Item: 00-PS-0011455
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Each book in the Greatest Rock Guitar series features some of the best songs of its decade or genre---and all songs are in full guitar TAB arrangements. At about 256 pages each, these books are a tremendous resource and a great way to get your own guitar TAB library started.
Over 40 great songs from the era that defined "classic rock." All songs are transcribed in full notation and TAB. Songs include American Woman * Cocaine * Hypnotized * Moondance * More Than a Feeling * Runnin' with the Devil * Sentimental Lady * Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Part V) * Song for Adam * Time * Stage Fright * The Story in Your Eyes * Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out * Wild Night * Your Smiling Face * UsaAnd Them * and many more.
Over 40 great songs from the era that defined "classic rock." All songs are transcribed in full notation and TAB. Songs include American Woman * Cocaine * Hypnotized * Moondance * More Than a Feeling * Runnin' with the Devil * Sentimental Lady * Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Part V) * Song for Adam * Time * Stage Fright * The Story in Your Eyes * Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out * Wild Night * Your Smiling Face * UsaAnd Them * and many more.
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Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
256
SKU:
00-PS-0011455
More about this title
About the Composer: Pete Ham
Pete Ham (1947-1975) was the primary songwriter and guitarist for Badfinger, the Welsh rock band that bridged the gap between 1960s pop and 1970s hard rock. Signed to the Beatles' Apple Records label, Ham wrote some of the band's most enduring songs, including "Come and Get It" and "Day After Day," showcasing his gift for melodic hooks embedded in muscular rock arrangements. His guitar work ranged from intricate fingerpicking to driving rhythm parts, making him a compelling figure in classic rock history despite his tragically short life.
Ham's compositions remain a staple of guitar repertoire because they demand both technical precision and musical sensitivity. His arrangements reward players who can balance clean articulation with raw energy, and his songwriting demonstrates how strong melodies can anchor heavy rock textures.
Why we love this
This collection anchors your TAB library with transcriptions of foundational classic rock material, and "No Matter What" sits right in the sweet spot of accessibility and authenticity. The full notation alongside TAB means players can develop reading skills while learning songs that genuinely matter in guitar culture, not simplified versions or generic substitutes.
What to expect
Solid, muscular rock with hooks that lodge in your head. These songs breathe with dynamic range, moving from sparse, finger-picked passages to full-throttle power chord sections, and the TAB transcriptions capture the textural variety that makes classic rock endlessly rewarding to play.
Who it's for
Intermediate to advanced guitarists building their classic rock repertoire and looking for authentic transcriptions rather than simplified arrangements. Guitar teachers can draw from these 40+ songs when students want to learn material they actually care about, and ensemble directors can select pieces for acoustic or electric guitar ensembles.
How to get the most out of it
- Work the rhythm section parts first. The groove and pocket matter as much as the lead lines, and nailing the underlying structure gives you a foundation for tighter, more confident performances.
- Use the notation to catch articulation and dynamics you might miss reading TAB alone. Dynamic shaping separates competent playing from expressive playing, especially in the quieter verses.
- Track tempo carefully with a metronome across different sections. Classic rock songs often shift feel between verse and chorus; locking into the exact tempo for each section prevents rushing or dragging.
How to use it
Pull individual songs from this collection for student recitals, ensemble concerts, or as reference material in guitar curriculum. The breadth of styles (hard rock, blues-inflected pieces, more delicate acoustic material) means you can program pieces that match different skill levels and musical interests across your roster.
Skills your students will build
- Reading rhythm notation and TAB simultaneously
- Fingerpicking patterns and pick technique in various rock contexts
- Dynamic control and expression in electric and acoustic arrangements
- Understanding classic rock song structure (verse, chorus, bridge, solo)
- Translating groove and feel from notation to performance