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Whipping Post: Authentic Guitar TAB

25 of the Best Guitar Songs from Your Favorite Artists

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The greatest rock songs are now at every guitarist's fingertips! Each book in the Greatest Rock Guitar series features some of the best songs of its decade or genre, all in full guitar TAB arrangements. The Greatest Hard Rock Guitar features twenty-five of the best songs in hard rock. The variety of favorites spans classic to modern hard rock artists including Cream's "Sunshine of Your Love," "Cowboys from Hell," from Pantera and Motley Crue's "Dr. Feelgood." Pick up your copy and learn your favorites now!

Titles: Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love * Bad Company * In-a-Gadda-Da-Vidda * Cowboys from Hell * Don't Stop Believin' * Dr. Feel Good * Feel Like Makin' Love * Feeling Way too Damn Good * Free Will * Girls, Girls, Girls * Jamie's Cryin' * Photograph * Jump * Old Time Rock & Roll * Owner of a Lonely Heart * Remedy * Summertime Blues * Slow Ride * Sunshine of Your Love * Those Shoes * Tom Sawyer * Unchained * Walk * Whipping Post * White Room.

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Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 256
SKU: 00-PS-0011379

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About the Composer: Gregg Allman

Gregg Allman (1947-2017) was a keyboardist, vocalist, and songwriter who co-founded the Allman Brothers Band, one of the most influential rock groups of the 1970s. His composition "Whipping Post" became a cornerstone of Southern rock, showcasing the band's ability to blend blues, country, and extended jam-band improvisation into something entirely original.

Allman's songwriting emphasized emotional depth and instrumental interplay. "Whipping Post" in particular demonstrates his gift for creating memorable melodies that invite reinterpretation across different instruments and contexts. For guitarists, his work offers insight into how keyboard-driven compositions can translate to the fretboard with equal power.

Why we love this

This collection captures "Whipping Post" alongside 24 other essential hard rock tracks, giving guitarists a real survey of the genre's vocabulary without asking them to cherry-pick from scattered sources. The mix honors both foundational blues-rock (Cream, Bad Company) and the heavier, more technical work that followed, so you're not locked into one era or approach.

What to expect

Raw and electric. These songs pulse with swagger, blues influence, and the kind of technical demands that reward focused practice. "Whipping Post" and its companions demand precision in your bending and timing while rewarding you with grooves that feel massive when played right.

Who it's for

Intermediate to advanced guitarists working toward a solid repertoire of rock fundamentals. Whether you're building a setlist for a band, preparing for a recital, or deepening your command of hard rock technique, this folio offers authentic TAB transcriptions that let you learn directly from recorded performances.

How to get the most out of it

  • Nail the groove pocket first before worrying about speed; "Whipping Post" lives in its rhythm, and rushing the feel will drain the song's power.
  • Use the TAB to learn the exact voicings and finger positions the original recording uses; this matters more in hard rock than in some other genres because tone and sustain are part of the identity.
  • Practice dynamics across the collection; jumping from a blues shuffle to a palm-muted riff to a sustained lead line requires control and ear training.
  • Spend time with the extended solos and rhythm variations in these songs; they'll deepen your understanding of how hard rock guitarists approach phrasing and bending.

How to use it

Use this collection to anchor a hard rock unit in your guitar curriculum or to let advanced students choose pieces that genuinely excite them. The span from Cream to modern metal means students at different technical levels can find something at their stretch point. You can also draw from it for recital programming when you want to feature rock repertoire alongside classical or jazz contexts.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading and executing authentic guitar TAB with accuracy
  • Blues-based bending, vibrato, and phrasing in rock contexts
  • Rhythm pocket awareness and groove coordination
  • Finger positioning for sustained power chords and extended voicings
  • Interpreting dynamics and articulation from notated transcriptions
  • Understanding hard rock harmonic and structural patterns across decades

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