This Is It: Authentic Guitar TAB

Raw, energetic, and uncompromising. These are the riffs that grip listeners in the first five seconds—grinding power chords, searing lead breaks, and rhythmic precision that demands both technical skill and attitude. The book pulses with the intensity of contemporary rock, from arena anthems to heavier, more aggressive territory.

Intermediate to advanced electric guitarists who want to learn songs they recognize and actually hear on the radio. This collection works equally well for private lesson repertoire, group ensemble arrangements, or solo recital material. Both students chasing commercial success and teachers looking for engaging, relevant repertoire will find genuine value here.

• Study the TAB alongside a recording of the original track to internalize the exact articulation, dynamics, and timing nuances that make each riff distinctive.
• Pay close attention to the rhythmic notation paired with each TAB; rock guitar relies heavily on precise picking patterns and muting that TAB alone cannot convey.
• Work through the trickier passages at half speed using a tuner and metronome to build muscle memory before attempting full tempo.
• Use power chords and barre techniques as anchor points; many of these songs reward efficiency in left-hand positioning.

Program individual songs as solos or small ensemble features during concerts featuring electric guitar, or use them as motivation-building supplementary material alongside more classical or jazz studies. Many of these titles work beautifully as duets or in trio arrangements with bass and drums, making them ideal for ensemble nights or informal performance settings where students perform repertoire they've chosen themselves.

• Reading and executing authentic guitar TAB transcriptions with accurate rhythm and articulation
• Identifying and executing power chords, barre chords, and open position voicings in contemporary rock contexts
• Developing precision in pick attack, muting, and dynamic control for rhythm guitar passages
• Learning riff-based composition and arrangement principles from commercial rock recordings
• Building finger dexterity and speed through lead guitar passages and technical passages