Why Don't You & I: Authentic Guitar TAB
Carlos Santana
Item: 00-PS-0012354
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For the first time, the entire 20th and 21st century scope of Santana is presented together on one volume. Journey from the Woodstock-era rock and blues band that single-handedly brought West Coast Latin rhythms, into the progressive FM stream in the 1970s, up through the multi-platinum Grammy Award-winning years as Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee in 1998, and Arista recording artist beginning in 1999.
Ultimate Santana, a career-spanning celebration of Carlos Santana, includes three previously unreleased tracks as well as separate collaborations with Chad Kroeger of Nickelback, Tina Turner, Steven Tyler, and many more.
Songs: Black Magic Woman * Corazón Espinado (with Mana) * Europa * Everybody's Everything * Evil Ways * Interplanetary Party * Into the Night (feat. Chad Kroeger) * Just Feel Better (with Steven Tyler) * Maria Maria (with Product G&B) * No One to Depend On * Oye Como Va * Put Your Lights On (with Everlast) * Samba Pa Ti * She's Not There * Smooth (with Rob Thomas) * The Game of Love (with Michelle Branch) * The Game of Love (with Tina Turner) * This Boy's Fire (feat. Jennifer Lopez and Baby Bash) * Why Don¹t You and I (with Alex Band of The Calling).
Ultimate Santana, a career-spanning celebration of Carlos Santana, includes three previously unreleased tracks as well as separate collaborations with Chad Kroeger of Nickelback, Tina Turner, Steven Tyler, and many more.
Songs: Black Magic Woman * Corazón Espinado (with Mana) * Europa * Everybody's Everything * Evil Ways * Interplanetary Party * Into the Night (feat. Chad Kroeger) * Just Feel Better (with Steven Tyler) * Maria Maria (with Product G&B) * No One to Depend On * Oye Como Va * Put Your Lights On (with Everlast) * Samba Pa Ti * She's Not There * Smooth (with Rob Thomas) * The Game of Love (with Michelle Branch) * The Game of Love (with Tina Turner) * This Boy's Fire (feat. Jennifer Lopez and Baby Bash) * Why Don¹t You and I (with Alex Band of The Calling).
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Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
184
SKU:
00-PS-0012354
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About the Composer: Chad Kroeger
Chad Kroeger is best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist of Nickelback, the Canadian rock band that dominated radio and streaming platforms from the late 1990s onward. Beyond his work fronting the band, Kroeger has established himself as a songwriter and collaborator across multiple genres, bringing a straightforward rock sensibility to pop and Latin-influenced productions. His songwriting often emphasizes memorable hooks and accessible melodies that connect with broad audiences.
Why we love this
This TAB collection captures one of rock's most enduring and stylistically adventurous acts across four decades, offering guitarists a chance to master the signature Latin-rock textures, syncopated rhythms, and fiery lead work that define Santana's sound. The range spans intimate acoustic pieces like "Samba Pa Ti" alongside high-energy anthems, giving students exposure to both foundational Latin grooves and modern rock production. Whether you're building a repertoire of classic rock standards or exploring how Latin percussion and rhythm guitar interweave, this authentic transcription delivers both educational value and genuine musical satisfaction.
What to expect
Electric, percussive, and impossibly groove-oriented. These songs move between smoldering blues-rock restraint and explosive Latin celebration, with guitar lines that feel as much like conversation with congas as traditional rock leads. The overall arc is one of relentless rhythmic sophistication wrapped in immediate, memorable melodies.
Who it's for
Intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking to deepen their command of Latin-rock vocabulary and learn how to blend melodic improvisation with syncopated rhythm playing. This book is essential for students exploring the intersection of blues-based rock soloing and Afro-Cuban percussion grooves, and for anyone building a well-rounded repertoire of 20th and 21st-century rock classics.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock in the clave rhythm early; many Santana classics rely on a steady underlying Latin pulse that anchors the entire groove, so internalize this foundation before focusing on lead lines or embellishments.
- Study the percussion and keyboard parts even though they're not your instrument; understanding the interplay between congas, timbales, and the guitar will clarify which notes sit forward and which should sit back in the mix.
- Pay attention to percussive muting and palm techniques, especially in songs like "Oye Como Va," where the guitar's rhythmic texture is as important as pitch.
- Use the TAB fingering suggestions as a starting point, but experiment with alternate positions on the fretboard; Santana's style often rewards finding different voicings that let the natural resonance of the instrument sing through.
How to use it
Program individual hits like "Smooth" or "Maria Maria" in concerts celebrating contemporary rock, or use the deeper catalog ("Samba Pa Ti," "Europa") in recitals that emphasize instrumental virtuosity and world music influences. This collection also serves as an excellent long-term practice resource for students developing independence between rhythm and lead playing.
Skills your students will build
- Latin clave rhythm patterns and their application to rock guitar
- Syncopated strumming techniques and percussive muting
- Simultaneous rhythm and lead playing in a single voice
- Blues-based soloing over non-traditional chord progressions
- Reading and executing authentic guitar TAB transcriptions
- Listening for and replicating percussion-driven groove foundations