This Better Be Good: Authentic Guitar TAB
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This Better Be Good: Authentic Guitar TAB

Fountains of Wayne

Item: 00-PSG-000757
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Description
Fountains of Wayne, the band best know for their hit single "Stacey's Mom," are back with one of the most acclaimed pop albums in many years. Called "short stories set to perfect pop" by the New York Post, the band's new album, Traffic and Weather, includes their newest hit single "Someone to Love."

This album-matching folio provides authentic guitar TAB for all the songs on the record.

Titles: Someone to Love * '92 Subaru * Yolanda Hayes * Traffic and Weather * Fire in the Canyon * This Better Be Good * Revolving Dora * Michael and Heather at the Baggage Claim * Strapped for Cash * I-95 * Hotel Majestic * Planet of Weed * New Routine * Seatbacks and Traytables.

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Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 84
SKU: 00-PSG-000757

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About the Artist: Fountains of Wayne

Fountains of Wayne formed in the 1990s and earned widespread recognition for their satirical, narrative-driven pop songwriting. The band's ability to craft detailed character studies within infectious melodies made them standouts in an era of alternative rock, earning a Grammy Award and maintaining a devoted following through their sharp observations of American life and culture.

Their 2011 album Traffic and Weather marked a creative resurgence, demonstrating the band's continued mastery of the three-minute pop song. The record received significant critical praise for its wit, musicianship, and production clarity, reestablishing Fountains of Wayne as serious songwriters working at the height of their powers.

Why we love this

These transcriptions capture songs built on clever arrangements and accessible yet sophisticated pop structures. Students encounter real-world chord voicings, rhythmic variety, and the kind of melodic clarity that rewards careful listening and accurate tab work.

What to expect

Smart, conversational, and deeply observant. These songs move between moments of understated elegance and rhythmic drive, inviting you into the detailed world of each narrative while your fingers navigate clean lines and carefully constructed voicings.

Who it's for

Guitar players who enjoy learning from contemporary songwriting that blends pop accessibility with harmonic sophistication. This collection suits intermediate to advanced players looking to expand beyond standard rock fare and understand how well-crafted pop songs function musically.

How to get the most out of it

  • Pay close attention to the rhythmic syncopation in the verses; Fountains of Wayne layers guitars in ways that sound effortless but require precision in timing and feel.
  • Study the original recordings alongside the tab to lock in the specific tone and envelope of each guitar part, especially on cleaner tones where dynamics and pick attack matter.
  • Balance melody against countermelody in songs with layered guitar parts; resist the urge to play everything with equal prominence.

How to use it

Use individual songs as recital material for students exploring contemporary pop songwriting or as supplementary repertoire in guitar ensemble settings. The album's cinematic storytelling and consistent musical quality make it rewarding for showcasing how modern songwriters construct albums as cohesive artistic statements.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading and executing authentic guitar tab notation at intermediate-to-advanced levels
  • Understanding pop song structure and harmonic progression in contemporary contexts
  • Interpreting rhythmic nuance and syncopation from transcribed parts
  • Developing ear for tone production and dynamic control in clean guitar playing
  • Analyzing layered guitar arrangements and identifying independent melodic lines

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