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Trip Around the Sun: Authentic Guitar TAB

Jimmy Buffett

Item: 00-PS-0012941

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Jimmy Buffett has teamed up with some of the biggest names in country music to create a lively, honky-tonkin' album with a decidedly different turn from the familiar Buffett sound. Guest artists include Clint Black, Kenny Chesney, Alan Jackson, Toby Keith, Martina McBride, and George Strait. Our matching folio includes four pages of full-color photos. Titles are: Anything Anytime Anywhere * Back to the Island * Boats to Build * Coast of Carolina * Coastal Confessions * Conky Tonkin' * Hey Good Lookin' * License to Chill * Piece of Work * Playin' the Loser Again * Scarlet Begonias * Sea of Heartbreak * Simply Complicated * Someone I Used to Love * Trip Around the Sun * Window on the World.

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Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 68
SKU: 00-PS-0012941

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About the Composer: Al Anderson

Al Anderson is a guitarist and composer known for his distinctive work in rock and country music. His songwriting brings together rock sensibilities with country storytelling, creating accessible yet musically rich material that translates well to both studio and live performance contexts.

Why we love this

This folio captures a genuinely fun album that bridges rock and country idioms without condescension or pastiche. The TAB is clean and playable across skill levels, and the collection's variety means guitarists can find something that matches their comfort zone while still exploring unfamiliar territory.

What to expect

Relaxed yet energetic, with the warmth of country songwriting wrapped around rock guitar textures. These are songs built for playing at ease, where the pleasure comes from solid groove and clear melody rather than technical fireworks.

Who it's for

Guitarists exploring country and rock crossover repertoire will find immediate value here. This collection works equally well for musicians building sight-reading skills in a genre context and experienced players looking for accessible, radio-friendly material to add to their sets.

How to get the most out of it

  • Study the original recordings to hear how the arrangements sit in the mix; these songs reward attention to tone and dynamics rather than raw speed.
  • Pay particular attention to rhythm guitar voicings, which often carry the harmonic character of each tune. Work the chord shapes before worrying about lead lines.
  • Use the four pages of color photos as a visual reference for the album's aesthetic and mood; they can inform your interpretation of phrasing and feel.

How to use it

Include this material in a casual performance context such as a coffeehouse series or informal recital night. The accessibility and recognizable guest artists make these songs inviting for audiences while giving guitarists a chance to develop comfort with country and honky-tonk idioms.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading TAB notation across multiple string positions
  • Playing in country and rock harmonic idioms
  • Developing feel-based rhythm guitar accompanying
  • Adapting fingerstyle and pick techniques to match different song arrangements

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