Psycho: Authentic Guitar TAB

This collection captures 16 songs that defined late 1990s and 2000s post-grunge metal radio in an era when these artists dominated student playlists. The TAB is presented authentically, meaning your students are learning the exact voicings and techniques used on the studio recordings, not simplified or reconceived versions. For guitar programs seeking material that bridges technical challenge with genuine student interest, this folio delivers immediate engagement.

Heavy, driving, and emotionally charged. These songs balance aggressive guitar textures with accessible melodies that stick with you long after you stop playing. The collection captures the post-grunge sound: thick distortion, syncopated rhythms, and raw vocal delivery backed by riffs designed to feel both powerful and memorable.

This TAB collection is designed for intermediate to advanced guitarists who want to master metal and post-grunge repertoire with accuracy. Students in rock or metal-focused guitar programs, or those preparing for guitar ensembles featuring contemporary rock material, will find immediate value in the authentic voicings and arrangements. Players already familiar with power chords and palm-muting techniques can move through this material efficiently.

• Study the studio recordings in tandem with the TAB to lock in the exact timing and tone of each riff; metal guitar tone relies as much on feel as on technical execution.
• Work through the power chord shapes and palm-muting patterns section by section rather than attempting full songs immediately; these techniques define the style.
• Pay attention to any alternate tunings listed in the TAB, as several Disturbed and Seether tracks use dropped or modified tunings that dramatically affect both playability and tone.
• Build stamina progressively when learning multiple songs from this book; the metal playing style demands consistent hand control and finger endurance.

Assign individual songs from this folio as performance pieces in rock ensemble concerts, or structure a full-length guitar recital around tracks from multiple artists represented here. The 120 pages of material provide enough depth for semester-long study in a contemporary guitar course, allowing students to build mastery across different compositional styles within the post-grunge genre. These songs also work as accessible bridges between classical guitar study and self-directed exploration of modern music.

• Power chord voicings and transitions
• Palm-muting technique and control
• Distortion tone shaping and amplifier settings
• Reading TAB notation with rhythmic precision
• Dropped and alternative tuning application
• Riff-based playing and repetitive pattern stamina
• Syncopated rhythm reading in metal contexts