Detail 01
Guitar tab format
Numbers on strings rather than notation, so you can read it without knowing how to read music.
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Hal LeonardSoundgarden Anthology Guitar Tab Songbook
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Guitar tab collection of Soundgarden material for players who want to learn the songs note for note rather than by ear.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Learning Soundgarden riffs accurately instead of guessing by ear
- Players working on alternate tunings and odd meters
- Cover band guitarists building a 90s set
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Beginners who cannot yet read tab or barre chords
- Players wanting standard notation only
- Anyone after backing tracks or audio to play along with
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
Anthology, not a single album
Spans material across the catalog rather than one record, so coverage is broad rather than complete per album.
Detail 03
Soundgarden repertoire
Much of this material uses dropped and alternate tunings, so expect retuning between songs.
Detail 04
Printed songbook
No playback, tempo control, or looping. You supply the recording to play along with.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No audio, backing tracks or download included — print only
- 02Many songs need retuning; a second guitar saves time
- 03Check the song list covers the specific tracks you want
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need to read music for this?
No. Tab uses string and fret numbers, so you can follow it knowing only where the strings are. Rhythm is easier if you already know the songs.
02Does it come with backing tracks or audio?
No. It is a printed songbook. You play along with your own copies of the recordings.
03Are the tunings included?
Songbooks of this material indicate tuning per song, which matters here because the band used several alternate and dropped tunings.
04Is this good for a beginner?
It is a stretch. The riffs are playable but the tunings, meters and stamina demands suit someone past the first year of playing.
