Two Rivers: Authentic Guitar TAB
Jeff Beck
Item: 00-PS-0011500
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More than a dozen songs transcribed note for note as performed by Jeff Beck. Titles: A Day in the Life * Angel (Footsteps) * Beck's Bolero * Behind the Veil * Big Block * Blast from the East * Cause We've Ended as Lovers * Freeway Jam * Going Down * Heart Full of Soul * I Ain't Superstitious * Led Boots * People Get Ready * Two Rivers * Where Were You.
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Additional Details
Series:
Guitar TAB Anthology
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
104
SKU:
00-PS-0011500
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About the Composer: Jeff Beck
Jeff Beck revolutionized electric guitar playing by treating the instrument as a voice capable of singing, bending, and expressiveness that rivaled any vocalist. From his early work with The Yardbirds through his solo career spanning decades, Beck became known for his fluid technique, innovative use of effects, and willingness to explore genres from blues and rock to jazz fusion and world music influences.
Why we love this
These transcriptions capture Beck's interpretive genius note for note, showing guitarists exactly how he phrases, bends, and voices each passage. The collection spans his most iconic work and demonstrates the endless sonic possibilities available to players willing to listen beyond the fretboard and hear music as singers do.
What to expect
These songs move between blues grooves and expansive instrumental explorations, often built on Beck's signature bends and sustain. The collection captures him as both a player within a band context and as a soloist commanding entire arrangements with nothing but an electric guitar and his imagination.
Who it's for
Intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking to understand how one of rock's most influential players translates musical ideas into fretboard language. This collection appeals to anyone studying electric guitar voice leading, phrasing, and the relationship between technique and tone.
How to get the most out of it
- Study the original recordings alongside the tabs; Beck's timing and dynamics live in spaces the notation can only approximate, and your ear is your best guide.
- Pay attention to string selection and fingering choices given in the tabs rather than finding your own shortcuts; they shape the tone color and sustain Beck favored for each passage.
- Practice dynamics and touch control separately from speed; Beck's fluidity comes from controlling volume and attack with the pick hand, not just finger dexterity.
How to use it
Use individual transcriptions as study material for ensemble guitarists who need to understand how professional players interpret parts beyond standard notation. Alternatively, these tabs serve as performance pieces for guitar recitals or as the basis for group arrangements when adapted for multiple guitars.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and executing bends, vibrato, and slide techniques as notated in guitar TAB
- Translating recorded performances into fretboard language through ear training
- Understanding phrasing and dynamics as compositional and interpretive choices
- Recognizing stylistic conventions across blues, rock, and fusion genres
- Problem-solving fingering and string selection for fluid position changes