Shooting Star: Authentic Guitar TAB

This collection gives guitarists access to note-for-note transcriptions of iconic rock songs spanning multiple decades and styles. The breadth of material means students encounter diverse playing techniques, rhythmic feels, and harmonic approaches within a single reference volume, making it invaluable for building foundational rock guitar literacy.

Classic rock songs that defined multiple generations come alive under your fingers. You'll experience the swagger and blues-influenced soloing of the 1970s, the polished production and technical sophistication of the 1980s, and the genre-crossing eclecticism that made this music timeless.

This book serves electric guitarists ranging from intermediate players beginning to explore classic rock repertoire through advanced students building a comprehensive reference library. It's equally useful for self-taught players and those in formal lessons who need authentic transcriptions they can trust.

• Study the rhythmic feel of each song before focusing on note accuracy; rock guitar relies heavily on groove and pocket, not just technical precision.
• Use the tab alongside standard notation to strengthen your ability to read both formats interchangeably.
• Work through songs chronologically within each artist's catalog to trace how playing styles and song structures evolved.
• Record yourself playing sections to hear how your tone and dynamics compare to the original recordings, then adjust your approach accordingly.

Assign individual songs as supplementary repertoire for students interested in exploring rock and contemporary music alongside classical or jazz studies. The variety of artists and styles makes it easy to match songs to student interests and skill levels throughout the school year.

• Reading guitar tab fluently and cross-referencing it with standard notation
• Playing power chords, barre chords, and common rock voicings with consistency
• Developing blues-based soloing and improvisation techniques
• Identifying and executing different rhythmic feels (shuffle, straight eighths, swing)
• Recognizing and adapting to varied song structures and chord progressions