Whipping Post: Interm./Easy Guitar TAB

This collection captures the raw energy and accessibility of classic rock at a level that intermediate guitarists can actually achieve without years of transcription work. The TAB format paired with these iconic songs means students stay motivated because they're learning music they genuinely want to play, not simplified versions that sound thin or watered down.

Opening this book is like stepping into a time capsule of generational soundtrack moments. From the bluesy wail of "Whipping Post" to the gentle fingerpicking of folk-rock classics, you'll move between sonic worlds while staying grounded in the TAB language that makes learning intuitive and fast.

Intermediate to easy-intermediate guitarists who are ready to move beyond beginner exercises and want to learn real songs from rock's greatest era. Whether you're building a set list for a garage band, preparing repertoire for a recital, or simply exploring the foundational texts of modern rock guitar, this collection offers immediate and rewarding material.

• Lock into the groove of each song before worrying about technical precision; these arrangements prioritize feel over flashiness, so let the rhythm establish itself in your hands first.
• Use a metronome for songs with shuffle rhythms or swing feels, which are common in this era's rock; the timing is deceptively tricky if you're not anchored.
• Pay attention to the dynamic range the TAB notation provides; many of these songs live in the interplay between quiet verses and explosive choruses, and honoring that contrast makes the arrangement sing.
• Reference the original recordings when possible; TAB alone won't capture the tone, sustain, and attack choices that made these songs iconic.

Build a recital around a theme drawn from this collection (Southern rock night, acoustic classics, electric rock essentials) or use individual songs to supplement a guitar curriculum where students choose repertoire that speaks to them. These are also natural choices for informal ensemble playing if you have multiple guitarists at similar levels.

• Reading guitar tablature fluently and converting TAB notation to fretboard visualization
• Playing with stylistic authenticity across rock subgenres (blues-rock, Southern rock, folk-rock, hard rock)
• Developing tone control and dynamics in electric and acoustic contexts
• Understanding rhythm feels including shuffle, swing, and straight-eighth grooves
• Fingerstyle and pick technique across varying song structures and tempos