Porcelain: Guitar TAB Digital Sheet Music

Porcelain: Guitar TAB Digital Sheet Music

Better Than Ezra, Kevin Griffin

Item: 00-PS-0006115

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About the Artist: Better Than Ezra

Better Than Ezra formed in New Orleans in 1988 and built their reputation on energetic live performances and infectious pop-rock hooks. The band's 1995 album 'Friction, Baby' established them as reliable fixtures on rock radio, with 'Porcelain' becoming one of their signature tracks. Their approach to songwriting emphasizes melodic accessibility and rhythmic drive, making their catalog a natural fit for guitar students exploring 1990s rock repertoire.

Why we love this

This track captures the swagger and economy of 1990s alternative rock perfectly. The guitar part sits in a comfortable range for intermediate players while maintaining the energy and attitude that made the original a radio staple; students get to feel like they're playing a real hit without drowning in technical complexity.

What to expect

Confident and propulsive. The guitar sits comfortably in the midrange with a clean tone that lets the rhythmic pocket shine. The melody has enough character to be memorable without veering into technical showiness, creating that satisfying sensation of playing something listeners actually know and enjoy.

Who it's for

Intermediate guitarists looking to explore 1990s rock radio hits with accessible but authentic parts. This TAB works equally well in private lessons, ensemble settings, or as repertoire for students building a contemporary rock foundation.

How to get the most out of it

  • Lock the rhythm section feel. This song lives in steady, driving eighth-note patterns; nail the groove pocket rather than rushing through passages.
  • Shape the dynamics across sections. The verses sit lower and tighter; let the chorus open up with fuller chord voicings and slightly more attack.
  • Use the tab articulation markings to distinguish between muted and open strokes, especially in the riff-driven passages that define the song's identity.

How to use it

Feature this as part of a contemporary rock block alongside other 1990s hits to show students how strong songwriting and solid playing can coexist at commercial radio level. It also works as a bridge between classic rock fundamentals and modern guitar writing styles.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading guitar TAB with muting and articulation notation
  • Playing consistent rhythm patterns in pop-rock shuffle feel
  • Balancing percussive muted strokes with open chord voicings
  • Maintaining pocket in moderate-tempo groove playing

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