New Book: Learn '25 Top Classic Rock Songs: Tab. Tone. Technique.'

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25 Top Classic Rock Songs: Tab. Tone. Technique. is available now at the Guitar World Online Store.

This series includes performance notes and accurate tab for the greatest songs of every genre. From the essential gear, recording techniques and historical information to the right- and left-hand techniques and other playing tips — it's all here! Learn to play 25 classics note for note.

Including:

  • Addicted to Love
  • After Midnight
  • Another Brick in the Wall, Part 2
  • Beat It
  • China Grove
  • Dream On
  • Fortunate Son
  • Go Your Own Way
  • Life in the Fast Lane
  • Lights
  • Message in a Bottle
  • Reeling in the Years
  • Refugee
  • Tom Sawyer
  • Wild Night

... and more!

Head to the Guitar World Online Store now!

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