Hal Leonard The B.B. King Anthology - Guitar Tab
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Essential Information About This Sheet Music
Essential Information About This Sheet Music
- 35 complete transcriptions of the blues repertoire from 1950 to 2000, designed to play as close as possible to the recordings.
- Comfortable dual reading : standard notation + guitar tablature, ideal for working on phrasing as well as timing.
- A "reference" content centered around the "King of the Blues," featuring must-haves like "The Thrill Is Gone," "Rock Me Baby," and "Sweet Sixteen."
- Perfect for enriching your blues vocabulary : licks, bends, vibrato, attacks, and typical style placements.
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Summary of This Sheet Music
This sheet music compiles a major selection of 35 iconic tracks attributed to the "King of the Blues," covering a broad period from 1950 to 2000. Each piece is fully transcribed for guitar to capture the lines, riffs, and nuances that define electric blues: expressive playing, a sense of silence, call-and-response in short phrases, and a particularly singing vibrato.
Thanks to the combined presence of traditional notation and tablature, this collection suits both reading guitarists and those who primarily work with tabs. You will be able to approach the classics and deepen the fundamentals of blues language (accurate bends, micro-rhythmic variations, articulation, attack placement) while consolidating your repertoire. Among the standout titles are "Ask Me No Questions," "Lucille," "Paying The Cost To Be Boss," "Sweet Little Angel," and "Riding With The King," alongside many other standards and gems from the catalog.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Artist | B.B. King | Genre | Blues sheet music |
| Instrumentation | Guitar (standard notation and tablature) | ||
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Questions frequently asked
How many tracks are included in this B.B. King anthology?
The collection features 35 tracks attributed to B.B. King, covering the period from 1950 to 2000.
Does the B.B. King Anthology sheet music include guitar tablature?
Each piece is presented in standard notation and guitar tablature. This allows the study of rhythms, notes, and fretboard positions simultaneously.
Which B.B. King songs are included in the collection?
The selection notably includes "Ask Me No Questions," "Lucille," "Paying The Cost To Be Boss," "Sweet Little Angel," and "Riding With The King." These titles are part of the 35 transcribed tracks.
Does this anthology allow for studying B.B. King's blues style?
The transcriptions highlight bends, subtle rhythmic variations, articulation, and attack placement. Expressive playing and the singing vibrato associated with electric blues are also covered.
For which instrumentation is this sheet music written?
The book is intended for guitar, with standard notation and tablature.
