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Ready for Love: Authentic Guitar TAB

Bad Company

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One of the first and most successful of the classic rock era super groups, Bad Company was formed by previous members of Free, Mott the Hoople, and King Crimson. This folio features full guitar TAB transcriptions of all their classic songs. Titles: Bad Company * Burnin' Sky * Can't Get Enough * Feel Like Makin' Love * Good Lovin' Gone Bad * Movin' On * Ready for Love * Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy * Rock Steady * Seagull * Shooting Star * Simple Man * Silver, Blue & Gold * Run with the Pack * Gone, Gone, Gone * Live for the Music * Electric Land * Deal with the Preacher.

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Series: Guitar TAB Anthology
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 120
SKU: 00-PS-0013279

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About the Composer: Mick Ralphs

Mick Ralphs cut his teeth as guitarist and songwriter for Mott the Hoople before co-founding Bad Company in 1973, where his songwriting and guitar work became the backbone of the band's sound. His knack for crafting anthemic rock songs with memorable hooks and solid blues-based guitar lines helped define the classic rock era and continues to resonate with players across skill levels.

Why we love this

This collection captures the raw, guitar-forward approach that made Bad Company essential listening, with 18 tracks that reward players who want to understand how iconic riffs actually sit under the fingers. The TAB transcriptions give you direct access to the essential parts without the guesswork, letting you spend rehearsal time on tone and feel instead of reverse-engineering the music.

What to expect

Heavy, grooved, and built on blues fundamentals that feel deceptively simple until you try to lock them in. These songs carry a swagger born from players who understood dynamics and space, letting silence matter as much as the notes themselves.

Who it's for

Intermediate to advanced guitarists who want to play the songs that built their influences, whether for a cover band, personal repertoire, or just the satisfaction of nailing tracks that defined an era. Teachers can use these transcriptions to show students how classic rock songwriting and guitar arranging work in practice.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the dynamics around the vocal melody even when you're playing an instrumental passage. Bad Company's songs breathe, and your phrasing should follow that arc.
  • Lock into the pocket with the bass line rather than rushing ahead. These grooves depend on restraint and steady time more than flashy technique.
  • Let the amp do some of the work. Classic rock tone lives in the gear as much as the fingers, so trust the character of your rig.
  • Study the original recordings before diving into the TAB. Hearing how Ralphs voices the chords and handles the attack will inform choices the notation alone won't capture.

How to use it

Use this folio as a resource for guitarists building a cover repertoire or exploring the lineage of classic rock standards. Individual tracks work well as solo features in concert programs, or you could program a themed set around Bad Company's catalog as a unit.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading and executing authentic guitar TAB notation
  • Understanding classic rock tone and gear choices
  • Phrasing and dynamics in blues-based rock contexts
  • Rhythm guitar voicings and groove locking
  • Translating recorded performances into playable arrangements

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