S.E.X.: Authentic Guitar TAB
Nickelback
Item: 00-PS-0012695
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Description
Album-matching folio of Nickelback's Dark Horse, featuring the hit single "Gotta Be Somebody." Titles: Something in Your Mouth * Burn It to the Ground * Gotta Be Somebody * I'd Come for You * Next Go Round * Just to Get High * Never Gonna Be Alone * Shakin' Hands * S.E.X. * If Today Was Your Last Day * This Afternoon.
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Additional Details
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
88
SKU:
00-PS-0012695
More about this title
About the Composer: Chad Kroeger
Chad Kroeger formed Nickelback in 1995 and has served as the band's primary songwriter, vocalist, and creative force throughout their career. His songwriting blends heavy rock riffs with accessible melodies and introspective lyrics, earning the band a devoted following across multiple generations of rock listeners.
Why we love this
This folio captures the raw, driving energy of Nickelback's Dark Horse album with transcriptions that match the studio recordings note-for-note. Students get to learn from a band that defined modern rock radio, and the mix of heavier tracks alongside more melodic songs keeps interest high across a full album study.
What to expect
Aggressive yet melodic. The arrangements swing between heavy, distorted grooves and more introspective passages, creating dynamic range that keeps performances from feeling one-dimensional. These songs deliver the swagger and attitude of stadium rock with hooks that stick in your head long after you stop playing.
Who it's for
Guitarists who want to master contemporary rock material with real commercial appeal and solid technical demands. This folio works well for intermediate to advanced players building repertoire in the rock genre and for anyone studying how modern songwriting translates to the instrument.
How to get the most out of it
- Dial in the tone on tracks like "Burn It to the Ground" by layering gain and distortion; the recorded tone sits in a specific sweet spot that takes a couple of passes to nail.
- Lock the rhythm section feel on the syncopated parts in "Gotta Be Somebody" by counting the subdivisions carefully; rushing these transitions is the most common stumble.
- Use the recorded versions to hear how the guitars interact during the fuller arrangements, especially on tracks where rhythm and lead parts layer together.
- Pay attention to the muting patterns and percussive scratches that sit under the main riffs; these details are what make the groove hit.
How to use it
Feature this folio in a rock intensive workshop or a themed recital celebrating contemporary songwriters who shaped the 2000s. Individual tracks work as standalone recital pieces, while the full album can anchor a longer student set that connects modern radio hits to serious guitar study.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and executing distorted rhythm patterns with precise muting and palm-mute notation
- Transitioning between dropped tunings and standard tuning across multiple tracks
- Playing syncopated riffs and syncopation in 4/4 time with conviction
- Layering rhythm and lead parts; understanding how overdubs and double-tracking shape the final sound
- Interpreting dynamic markings and tone descriptions in a contemporary context