Detail 01
Tab notation
Fret numbers sit on string lines, so you can play the parts without reading standard notation.
Product detailSKU #1278002526655
Hal LeonardDeep Purple Machine Head Tab Book
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Guitar tab songbook covering Deep Purple's Machine Head. For players who want to learn these songs note for note instead of working them out by ear.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Guitarists learning Machine Head riffs and solos from written tab
- Players who read tab faster than they pick parts off a record
- Building a classic rock covers set with accurate parts
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who want Deep Purple's wider catalog in one book
- Readers who work only from standard notation
- Bass or keyboard players looking for their own parts
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.
Detail 02
Single-album songbook
You get depth on one record rather than a scattered hits collection, so most of the book is usable.
Detail 03
Printed book
Works on a stand with no screen, battery, or app, and you can pencil in fingerings.
Detail 04
$19.99
Roughly the cost of a few single-song downloads, so it pays off if you learn more than two tracks.
Detail 05
Hal Leonard edition
Licensed transcription, so the parts follow the released recordings rather than a fan approximation.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01You need a music stand or clip to hold the pages open while playing
- 02Recordings are not included; supply your own audio to play along with
- 03Tab shows frets, not feel — listen to the album while you work
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need to read music to use this?
No. Tab uses fret numbers on string lines, so you can follow it knowing only where your fingers go on the neck.
02Does it include the whole album?
It is built around Machine Head, so the contents come from that record rather than Deep Purple's catalog as a whole.
03Is there audio or a download?
Treat it as a print book. Plan on using your own copies of the recordings to check timing and phrasing.
04Will this work for a beginner?
The notation is beginner-friendly, but the material is not. Expect fast solos and riffs that take practice to clean up.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Purple
