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Suddenly: Authentic Guitar TAB

Creed

Item: 00-PS-0012018

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The album-matching folio to Creed's Full Circle, in authentic guitar TAB. Titles: Overcome * Bread of Shame * A Thousand Faces * Suddenly * Rain * Away in Silence * Fear * On My Sleeve * Full Circle * Time * Good Fight * The Song You Sing.

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Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 96
SKU: 00-PS-0012018

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About the Composer: Mark Tremoni

Mark Tremoni co-founded Creed in 1994 and serves as the band's guitarist and primary composer. His work on Full Circle showcases the heavy, rhythmically driven guitar writing that defined Creed's sound across multiple platinum releases. Tremoni's approach to composition balances technical precision with accessibility, making his arrangements valuable for guitarists studying modern rock songwriting.

Why we love this

This folio gives guitarists direct access to the exact voicings and techniques from a landmark rock album, eliminating the guesswork of transcription. The 96-page collection spans the full emotional arc of Full Circle, from aggressive power chord work to intricate fingerpicking patterns, offering real variety within a single, cohesive artistic vision.

What to expect

Heavy, introspective, and textured. Tremoni's playing moves between crushing power chord passages and more delicate suspended voicings, creating an emotional landscape that feels both raw and considered. The album balances aggression with vulnerability, inviting guitarists to explore dynamics within the rock idiom.

Who it's for

Intermediate to advanced guitarists pursuing rock repertoire with harmonic and rhythmic substance. This folio suits players studying modern songwriting in contemporary rock and those preparing covers for bands or recitals.

How to get the most out of it

  • Pay attention to the rhythmic subdivisions in the syncopated passages; the written TAB preserves Tremoni's specific timing, which is often tighter than it initially sounds.
  • Study the drop-D tuning sections separately to build muscle memory for the tonal shifts between standard and altered tunings.
  • Use the full folio as a reference for how Tremoni voices chords across different registers; many shapes repeat with slight variations that distinguish verses from choruses.
  • Work through the riff-heavy tracks at slower tempos first to lock in the pick attacks and muting techniques that define the band's tone.

How to use it

Feature a single track from this collection in a rock or contemporary repertoire showcase, or program multiple songs across an ensemble recital to demonstrate stylistic range. The folio also serves as a complete album study for private students exploring modern rock composition and arrangement.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading and executing altered tunings (drop-D and beyond)
  • Navigating syncopated rhythms and pick-attack precision in rock contexts
  • Interpreting chord voicings across multiple registers and positions
  • Balancing power chords with suspended and open voicings for dynamic contrast
  • Translating TAB notation into expressive performance choices

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