Repentance: Authentic Guitar TAB
Dream Theater
Item: 00-PSG-000871
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Description
Formed in 1985, the progressive metal band Dream Theater has played an instrumental role in defining the age of progressive rock over the last three decades. Well-known for their technical expertise, band members have won coveted musical instruction awards in addition to releasing a total of 10 hit albums. Their latest album, Systematic Chaos, hit stores in the summer of 2007, becoming their highest charting album in the United States to date. In conjunction with the release of Systematic Chaos, Dream Theater kicked off a world tour set to run through the fall of 2007.
Alfred presents the album-matching folio to Systematic Chaos. Songs include lyrics and authentic guitar TAB.
Titles: In the Presence of Enemies * Forsaken * Constant Motion * The Dark Eternal Night * Repentance * Prophets of War * The Ministry of Lost Souls * In the Presence of Enemies - Part II.
Alfred presents the album-matching folio to Systematic Chaos. Songs include lyrics and authentic guitar TAB.
Titles: In the Presence of Enemies * Forsaken * Constant Motion * The Dark Eternal Night * Repentance * Prophets of War * The Ministry of Lost Souls * In the Presence of Enemies - Part II.
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Additional Details
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
164
SKU:
00-PSG-000871
More about this title
About the Artist: Dream Theater
Dream Theater emerged from the progressive metal scene in 1985 and have spent nearly four decades refining a sound that demands technical precision from every band member. Their reputation for instrumental mastery is underscored by multiple Grammy nominations and a devoted global audience that values complexity, musicianship, and compositional ambition in equal measure. The band's members have received numerous accolades for their contributions to music education and performance excellence, establishing them as respected voices in progressive rock.
Why we love this
This folio captures Dream Theater's most ambitious work with full transcriptions that honor the band's intricate guitar work without simplification. Guitarists tackling Systematic Chaos gain direct access to the album-matching parts exactly as performed, making this an invaluable resource for players serious about understanding progressive metal composition and execution.
What to expect
Repentance unfolds with the deliberation and emotional weight its title suggests. The track balances technical passages with moments of restraint, showcasing Dream Theater's ability to build tension through complexity rather than volume alone. Performing these parts demands patience, precision, and an ear attuned to orchestral thinking applied to the guitar.
Who it's for
Advanced guitarists and serious music students who already read standard notation and TAB fluently. This folio suits ensembles exploring progressive metal arrangements, tribute bands, and individual players building technical repertoire at the college and post-secondary level.
How to get the most out of it
- Study the rhythmic complexity in context by listening to the album simultaneously; Dream Theater's time signatures shift frequently, and the recorded reference keeps you anchored.
- Mark your own tempo and meter changes in the TAB before rehearsal; these pieces demand advance planning rather than sight-reading.
- Pay attention to dynamics and articulation cues beyond the TAB notation; metal guitar tone depends heavily on attack and sustain control.
How to use it
This material works best in a contemporary music or progressive rock showcase where technical mastery is the programming goal. It also serves as a study score for guitarists preparing for collegiate auditions or for ensemble directors building a concert around modern metal composition.
Skills your students will build
- Reading complex time signatures and meter changes from TAB
- Executing extended techniques in metal guitar performance
- Coordinating rhythmically intricate parts with ensemble partners
- Interpreting dynamic and articulation markings specific to progressive metal
- Building endurance for technically demanding passages