That's Not Love: Guitar TAB Digital Sheet Music

This is accessible blues-rock guitar that doesn't sacrifice authenticity for simplicity. The TAB notation makes the piece workable for guitarists still building their improvisation chops while the song structure rewards students who want to understand how seasoned players construct meaningful grooves.

Honest and driving, with the kind of groove that sits comfortably between funk and traditional blues. The piece balances restraint with emotional clarity, inviting the player to find their own voice within a well-established musical language.

Intermediate to advanced guitarists who want to expand their blues-rock vocabulary with authentic material from a skilled practitioner. This piece works well for students exploring electric or acoustic blues styles and for those building their repertoire for recitals or ensemble playing.

• Pay attention to the articulation markings and muting cues in the TAB; they're essential to capturing the rhythmic pocket that drives this piece.
• Study the recording to internalize the timing and phrasing of the riffs before locking into your own interpretation.
• Work out the dynamics gradually, starting with a clear outline of the melody and chords, then layer in the rhythmic feel once you've secured the shape.

Program this as a solo performance piece in a blues-focused recital or as part of a larger American roots music concert. It also works well as an encore or as a bridge between formal classical or jazz repertoire and more contemporary styles.

• Reading guitar TAB notation with rhythmic accuracy
• Playing blues-rock grooves and shuffle rhythms
• Building dynamics and phrasing in a contemporary blues context
• Understanding how to approach riffs and repeated figures with variation