Sometimes: Guitar TAB Digital Sheet Music

This TAB captures a piece of '90s rock history that students actually want to play. The guitar work sits right in that sweet spot where it's accessible enough for intermediate players to tackle but interesting enough that serious players will find something to sink their teeth into.

Direct and emotionally honest, with the kind of layered guitar work that made '90s alt-rock so compelling. The song builds from introspection to power, demanding both restraint and conviction from the player.

Intermediate to advanced guitarists who want to expand their repertoire with '90s alt-rock classics. Students studying the grunge era will find this an essential piece to learn, and players developing their own sound often draw inspiration from the songwriting and guitar textures of this era.

• Pay close attention to dynamics and sustain lengths in the tab notation; Candlebox built songs on contrasts between quiet, introspective passages and explosive choruses.
• Lock into the rhythm section feel early. The pocket matters as much as the notes themselves.
• Use the recorded version as a reference for tone and gain settings, especially if you're learning the guitar tones alongside the tab.

Include this in a unit on '90s rock history or as part of a contemporary artists elective. It works equally well as a recital solo or as part of a band arrangement project where students can explore how to adapt this guitar part for ensemble performance.

• Reading and interpreting guitar TAB notation with dynamics and articulation markings
• Recognizing and executing power chord voicings and transitions
• Developing control over sustain, gain, and effects within a rock context
• Understanding song structure and dynamics in alternative rock