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The New Guitar TAB Big Book: British Rock: Guitar TAB Edition Book

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The New Guitar TAB Big Book: British Rock: Guitar TAB Edition Book

Name: The New Guitar TAB Big Book: British Rock: Guitar TAB Edition Book
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-43040
Price: 24.99 USD
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The New Guitar TAB Big Book: British Rock contains 52 smash songs from the U.K., from such bands as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, T. Rex, Black Sabbath, The Kinks, and more. Each book comes with lyrics and guitar TAB transcriptions for every song, so music makers can recall and create a lifetime of memories. Titles: 19th Nervous Breakdown (The Rolling Stones) * 20th Century Boy (T. Rex) * Because (The Dave Clark Five) * Behind Blue Eyes (The Who) * Cold Turkey (John Lennon) * Conquistador (Procol Harum) * Delta Lady (Joe Cocker) * Friday on My Mind (The Easybeats) * Get Off of My Cloud (The Rolling Stones) * Gimme Shelter (The Rolling Stones) * Glad All Over (The Dave Clark Five) * Good Times Bad Times (Led Zeppelin) * Handbags and Gladrags (Rod Stewart) * He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother (The Hollies) * Hold Your Head Up (Argent) * Honky Tonk Women (The Rolling Stones) * I Hear You Knocking (Dave Edmunds) * I Saw Her Standing There (The Beatles) * I'm Going Home (Ten Years After) * Imagine (John Lennon) * Iron Man (Black Sabbath) * The Kids Are Alright (The Who) * Lazy Sunday (Small Faces) * The Letter (Joe Cocker) * Lola (The Kinks) * Money (Pink Floyd) * My Little Red Book (Manfred Mann) * Needles and Pins (The Searchers) * Nights in White Satin (The Moody Blues) * Paranoid (Black Sabbath) * Please Please Me (The Beatles) * Quinn the Eskimo (Mighty Quinn) (Manfred Mann) * Ramble On (Led Zeppelin) * Rock and Roll (Led Zeppelin) * Rock and Roll Stew (Traffic) * See Me, Feel Me (The Who) * Shapes of Things (The Yardbirds) * She Loves You (The Beatles) * Space Oddity (David Bowie) * The Story in Your Eyes (The Moody Blues) * Summer Song (Chad and Jeremy) * Sunny Afternoon (The Kinks) * Tell Her No (The Zombies) * Telstar (The Tornados) * Time of the Season (The Zombies) * Waterloo Sunset (The Kinks) * Whatever Gets You Thru the Night (John Lennon) * What's New Pussycat? (Tom Jones) * When You Walk in the Room (The Searchers) * A Whiter Shade of Pale (Procol Harum) * You Don't Have to Say You Love Me (Dusty Springfield) * You've Got Your Troubles (The Fortunes).

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Series: The New Guitar TAB Big Book

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 272

ISBN10: 1-4706-1738-2

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-1738-7

UPC: 038081491752

SKU: 00-43040

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Why we love this

This collection hits the sweet spot between breadth and depth: 52 canonical British rock songs means your students can explore everything from early Beatles to Black Sabbath without needing a dozen different books. The TAB transcriptions are accurate enough to learn from without feeling like homework, and the song selection reflects what actually gets played at jam sessions and open mics.

What to expect

Fifty-two snapshots of British rock's golden age, from the cheeky irreverence of early Kinks through the blues-soaked heaviness of Zeppelin and Sabbath. Whether you're playing a three-chord stomper or navigating intricate blues licks, there's a sense of playing music that changed everything.

Who it's for

Guitarists of intermediate skill and above who want to expand their catalog with timeless material. This book works equally well for self-guided learning, band rehearsal, or as a reference library when you need a quick TAB for a song everyone wants to play.

How to get the most out of it

Anchor the rhythm guitar parts first, especially in songs with driving eighth-note patterns like 'Iron Man' or 'Paranoid.' Once the pocket is locked, lead lines and fills sit naturally.
Pay attention to the original key and tuning notes if provided; many of these songs rely on specific voicings that don't translate well if transposed carelessly.
Study the dynamics across a full song, not just the chorus. British rock thrives on the contrast between stripped-down verses and fuller arrangements.
Experiment with tone and effects once you have the notes solid. The difference between a clean, crisp 'Lola' and a thick, distorted 'Iron Man' is in your hands and your amp, not just the TAB.

How to use it

Use this as a repertoire builder for guitarist development or as a source for cover material in rock combos and small ensembles. You can also pull individual songs as enrichment for students working on specific techniques, whether that's fingerpicking, barre chords, or power chord rhythms.