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The Guitar Collection: Rhythm & Blues: Guitar TAB Edition Book

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The Guitar Collection: Rhythm & Blues: Guitar TAB Edition Book

65 Soul, Blues, and Funk Classics

By various artists and composers

Item: 00-44130

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The Guitar Collection: Rhythm & Blues contains 65 key R&B songs from past greats such as Sam Cooke, Al Green, and James Brown, all the way up to instant classics by contemporary artists like Cee Lo Green, Bruno Mars, and Alicia Keys. Every book in The Guitar Collection series features guitar TAB transcriptions with complete lyrics, and the sheer variety and quality of the selections make them a no-brainer bargain for guitarists and musicians of all ages. Titles: Ain't That a Shame (Fats Domino) * Another Saturday Night (Sam Cooke) * At Last (Etta James) * Baby It's You (The Shirelles) * Body and Soul (Anita Baker) * Boogie Oogie Oogie (A Taste of Honey) * Breezin' (George Benson) * Bring It on Home to Me (Sam Cooke) * Chain Gang (Sam Cooke) * A Change Is Gonna Come (Sam Cooke) * Crossfire (The Orlons) * Cupid (Sam Cooke) * Disco Inferno (The Trammps) * Driftin' Blues (Charles Brown) * Earth Angel (Will You Be Mine) (The Penguins) * Flashlight (Parliament/Funkadelic) * Forget You (Cee Lo Green) * Georgy Porgy (Toto) * Girl on Fire (Alicia Keys) * Give Up the Funk (Tear the Roof off the Sucker) (Parliament/Funkadelic) * Got to Be Real (Cheryl Lynn) * Greatest Love of All (Whitney Houston) * Here We Go Again (Aretha Franklin) * Hit the Road Jack (Ray Charles) * Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me (Mel Carter) * I Don't Have the Heart (James Ingram) * I Got to Handle It (The Capitols) * I Live for Your Love (Natalie Cole) * I Turn to You (Christina Aguilera) * Just the Way You Are (Amazing) (Bruno Mars) * Lady Love Me (One More Time) (George Benson) * Let's Stay Together (Al Green) * Living in America (James Brown) * (Hey There) Lonely Girl (Eddie Holman) * Lookin' for a Love (The Valentinos) f* Lowdown (Boz Scaggs) * Mama Said (The Shirelles) * Mother-in-Law (Ernie K-Doe) * Mustang Sally (Wilson Pickett) * Nutbush City Limits (Ike and Tina Turner) * Oh Happy Day (The Edwin Hawkins Singers) * Ooh Child (The Five Stairsteps) * Pick Up the Pieces (Average White Band) * Play That Funky Music (Wild Cherry) * Shake a Tail Feather (James and Bobby Purify) * Suavecito (Malo) * Soul Twist (King Curtis) * Sweet Soul Music (Arthur Conley) * That's How It Feels (The Soul Clan) * This Masquerade (George Benson) * Too Late to Turn Back Now (Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose) * Tossin' and Turnin' (Bobby Lewis) * Treat Her Like a Lady (Cornelius Brothers and Sister Rose) * Try a Little Tenderness (Otis Redding) * Un-Break My Heart (Toni Braxton) * Unchain My Heart (Ray Charles) * The Wah-Watusi (The Orlons) * Watch Your Step (Bobby Parker) * (What a) Wonderful World (Sam Cooke) * Yes, I'm Ready (Barbara Mason) * You Better Know It (Jackie Wilson) * You Better Move On (Arthur Alexander) * You Send Me (Sam Cooke) * (For) Your Precious Love (Jerry Butler).

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Additional Details
Series: The Guitar Collection
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 256
ISBN10: 1-4706-1997-0
ISBN13: 978-1-4706-1997-8
UPC: 038081497808
SKU: 00-44130

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Why we love this

This collection spans seven decades of R&B history, from doo-wop and soul standards to contemporary hits, giving guitarists a genuine education in the genre's evolution. The breadth means you can build a setlist that works for diverse audiences and skill levels, and the complete lyrics make every song immediately performance-ready without hunting for sheet music elsewhere.

What to expect

Smooth, soulful, and deeply groovy. You move from the tender vulnerability of Sam Cooke's "A Change Is Gonna Come" to the infectious funk pulse of Parliament/Funkadelic, experiencing the full emotional range R&B offers. Every song carries the warmth and sophistication that made these tracks enduring.

Who it's for

Guitarists of intermediate to advanced level who want accessible arrangements of well-known songs without sacrificing authenticity. This book appeals to anyone building a covers repertoire, whether for solo acoustic performance, ensemble settings, or simply enjoying the deep catalog of R&B classics alongside contemporary hits.

How to get the most out of it

  • Study the original recordings alongside the TAB. The rhythmic feels and comping patterns that define R&B grooves are easier to absorb by ear than by reading notation alone.
  • Pay attention to dynamics and phrasing within each song. R&B guitar work is about serving the vocal melody and pocket, not display; listen for where to lay back and where to lock in.
  • Experiment with your tone settings for different eras in the book. A cleaner approach works for the soul ballads, while heavier gain suits the funk tracks like "Flashlight" and "Give Up the Funk."

How to use it

Draw from this collection for benefits concerts, community events, or casual performance contexts where familiar songs resonate with general audiences. Pair individual pieces with your other repertoire to create thematic programs around soul, funk, or popular song evolution, or use selections as ear-training and transcription models in a guitar ensemble or class setting.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading guitar TAB fluently across varied genres and playing styles
  • Understanding R&B rhythm patterns and groove comping techniques
  • Interpreting stylistic nuances between soul ballads and funk grooves
  • Coordinating melody and chord-based accompaniment in the same arrangement
  • Building a repertoire of recognizable songs for performance and ensemble contexts

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