The Game: Authentic Guitar TAB

This folio gives students access to the complete tab transcriptions from a landmark album that shaped modern metal guitar playing. The collection spans the full range of Disturbed's songwriting across The Sickness, from crushingly heavy riffs to more nuanced rhythmic passages, providing genuine challenge and variety within a single, cohesive set.

Heavy, intentional, and rhythmically sophisticated. These songs hit hard in the verses through relentless palm-muted patterns, then explode into anthemic choruses with thick distorted chords. The interplay between rhythm and lead moments creates a sense of controlled aggression that rewards precision playing.

Guitarists exploring modern metal who want to learn from high-profile material with real technical depth. This collection appeals to students already comfortable with power chords, distortion, and syncopated rhythms who are ready to decode how professional metal bands construct their riffs and arrangements.

• Nail the palm-muted rhythms first before attempting full distortion; these songs rely on precision in the muted sections as much as the open power chord hits.
• Use the recorded album as your reference for tone and timing, paying close attention to how the guitars layer and interact in the mix.
• Work through the riff-heavy tracks (Down with the Sickness, Stupify) slowly with a metronome to lock in the pocket before increasing tempo.
• Study the dynamics between the verses and choruses; Disturbed builds intensity through arrangement, not just volume.

This works as individual song assignments for advanced guitar students, allowing them to choose which tracks match their interests and skill level. You might also use specific songs as reference material when teaching rhythm precision, distorted tone shaping, or how to construct heavy riffs with dynamics and restraint.

• Palm-muted rhythm guitar precision and consistency
• Power chord voicings and distorted tone control
• Reading syncopated rhythmic patterns in 4/4
• Tracking distortion and layering techniques from recorded references
• Building dynamic range within high-gain guitar playing