Sometimes: Authentic Guitar TAB

This folio captures the full scope of Skillet's Awake album in accurate, playable transcriptions that let guitarists engage with modern Christian rock composition at a serious level. The range of techniques and song structures across the 12 tracks gives students exposure to how contemporary heavy music is constructed, from rhythmic precision to atmospheric passages, without requiring them to reverse-engineer the material by ear alone.

Raw and purposeful. These songs move between moments of calculated brutality, with locked-in palm-muted grooves, and expansive, almost anthemic passages where the full weight of the band resonates. The TAB captures that dynamic range, rewarding players who can shift between precision and power.

Electric guitarists in grades 9-12 and beyond who want to develop skills in contemporary Christian rock and heavy music composition. This collection appeals equally to students exploring modern worship arrangements and those interested in the technical side of rock and metal songwriting.

• Build stamina for extended palm-muted rhythmic sections; these songs demand consistent pick attack and right-hand control across entire verses.
• Pay attention to the layering in each arrangement; Skillet's production often features multiple guitar parts working in tandem, so understand which lines you're executing and how they support the overall texture.
• Balance aggression with clarity when playing lead passages; Cooper's riffs are designed to cut through heavy production, so articulation matters as much as intensity.

Assign individual tracks from this folio as supplementary study material for students diving into contemporary Christian music, or use selections in showcase performances that demonstrate the breadth of modern worship and Christian rock. The album's chart success makes it relatable to student performers and audiences alike.

• Reading guitar TAB for contemporary rock and metal idioms
• Palm-muted rhythm techniques and pick control
• Playing layered guitar arrangements where multiple parts interact
• Interpreting modern Christian rock songwriting and song structure
• Building stamina for extended rhythmic patterns and full-song performances