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Tab notation
Tells you which fret and string to use, so you don't have to decide fingering or position yourself.
Product detailSKU #1274034477132
Hal LeonardB.B. King Anthology Guitar Tab Book
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Guitar tab collection spanning B.B. King's catalog. For players who want his phrasing under their fingers rather than learning it by ear.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Blues players building vocabulary from a single primary source
- Working out phrasing that's hard to catch by ear
- Practicing lead lines without transcribing them yourself
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who only want rhythm parts or full band charts
- Anyone learning fundamentals — this assumes you can already play
- Guitarists uninterested in blues lead playing
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Anthology format
Draws from across the catalog rather than one album, so you get range instead of depth on a single record.
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Single-artist book
Everything is one player's approach — good for immersion, limiting if you want variety in one purchase.
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$29.99
Standard songbook pricing. Cost per song drops the more of the book you actually work through.
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Hal Leonard
Licensed print edition, so arrangements are officially published rather than user-submitted transcriptions.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Print book — no audio, backing tracks, or play-along downloads
- 02You'll need recordings alongside it to hear timing and feel
- 03Tab shows notes and positions; vibrato and bends still need your ear
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need to read standard notation?
No. Tab gives you string and fret numbers directly. Reading notation helps with rhythm, but you can work from tab and the original recordings.
02Does it include audio or backing tracks?
No. This is a printed tab book only.
03Is this good for a beginner?
It's a repertoire book, not a method. You'll want basic chords, bends, and fretting hand control before it's useful.
04Can I use this on electric and acoustic?
Yes. Tab is instrument-agnostic across six-string guitars, though the parts are written for electric blues playing.
