Shakin' Hands: Authentic Guitar TAB
Nickelback
Item: 00-PS-0012696
$9.99
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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-0012696
More about this title
About the Composer: Chad Kroeger
Chad Kroeger fronts Nickelback and has shaped the band's songwriting since their formation in the mid-1990s. His approach to composition balances heavy guitar riffs with accessible melodies, creating arena rock that connects with listeners across generations. Kroeger's work demonstrates how straightforward songcraft and confident production can sustain a career spanning decades.
Why we love this
This folio captures the exact arrangements from Dark Horse, so your students learn the songs exactly as they hear them on the album. The mix of driving rhythms, distinctive riffs, and accessible chord progressions makes these tracks engaging to play while building real technique. Eleven tracks give you breadth for different skill levels and musical interests within a single purchase.
What to expect
Heavy and grounded, with the kind of steady, powerful energy that fills arenas. The guitar lines sit between melodic hooks and driving rhythmic riffs, creating textures that feel substantial even when the songs aren't technically demanding.
Who it's for
Guitar students and players who want authentic transcriptions of songs they recognize and enjoy. This book serves both independent learners looking to expand their repertoire and teachers seeking contemporary material that motivates students.
How to get the most out of it
- Map out the rhythmic feel of each track before diving into the tab. These songs rely on tight, consistent timing to lock in their groove.
- Use the recorded album as your reference; the tab should match what you hear, and listening repeatedly trains your ear for nuance in timing and dynamics.
- Pay attention to muting patterns and palm-mute notation. Much of Nickelback's signature sound comes from controlled dampening rather than pure distortion.
- Work through the simpler tracks first ("I'd Come for You" is more melodic) before tackling the heavier riff work in "Burn It to the Ground" or "Shakin' Hands."
How to use it
Feature individual tracks in student recitals or guitar showcase concerts; the variety allows different performers to choose songs that suit their style. These arrangements also work well as supplementary material for guitar students working through contemporary music alongside classical or jazz studies.
Skills your students will build
- Reading guitar tab notation with accuracy and speed
- Playing palm-muted and distorted rhythms with precision
- Recognizing and executing power chord voicings
- Timing and groove lock in popular rock contexts
- Translating recorded songs to written tab notation