Only in Your Heart: Authentic Guitar TAB
America
Item: 00-PS-0002238
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Titles are Daisy Jane * Don't Cross the River * A Horse with No Name * I Need You * Lonely People * Muskrat Love * Only in Your Heart * Sandman * Sister Golden Hair * Tin Man * Ventura Highway * Woman Tonight.
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Additional Details
Series:
Guitar Anthology Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
72
SKU:
00-PS-0002238
More about this title
About the Composer: Gerry Beckely
Gerry Beckley is a founding member and primary songwriter of America, the folk-rock band that dominated the 1970s charts with instantly recognizable melodies and accessible harmonies. His songwriting gifts lie in crafting songs that stick in the listener's ear while maintaining genuine emotional depth, a balance that has kept America's catalog relevant across generations.
Why we love this
These arrangements give guitarists direct access to the exact voicings and techniques behind some of the most memorable acoustic guitar work in rock history. Playing through these songs teaches idiomatic fingerstyle patterns, open tunings, and the subtle dynamics that made America's records so distinctive on radio. Students get to own the genuine arrangements rather than approximations.
What to expect
Warm, immediate, and deeply human. These songs breathe with the openness of 1970s folk-rock, built on guitar work that feels like it's being played for you in a room. The arrangements balance technical interest with straightforward melodic beauty.
Who it's for
Intermediate to advanced guitarists ready to tackle authentic arrangements of songs they know and love. These transcriptions suit students preparing recital repertoire, learning from recordings, or deepening their understanding of acoustic guitar arranging in the rock and pop idiom.
How to get the most out of it
- Pay attention to the tuning notes at the start of each song; several America recordings use alternate tunings that shape the entire harmonic character.
- Focus on dynamics and articulation marks in the TAB. The difference between a cleanly plucked note and a slightly dampened one creates the recording's signature texture.
- Work through fingerstyle patterns slowly before building tempo. These songs reward precision in right-hand consistency more than raw speed.
How to use it
Assign individual songs for student recitals throughout the year; the variety of moods and difficulty levels lets you match pieces to different performers. A guitarist studying pop-rock arranging will find an entire course's worth of examples here.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and executing fingerstyle patterns across different tuning systems
- Interpreting dynamic and articulation cues to recreate recorded performances
- Recognizing and playing common voicings in acoustic rock arrangements
- Building right-hand consistency and control in sustained passages
- Adapting fingering strategies to suit individual hand size and strength