Detail 01
1983–1987 window
Covers a defined stretch of his catalog. Material outside those years is in other volumes, not this one.
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Hal LeonardStevie Ray Vaughan Lightnin' Blues 1983-1987 Guitar Tab Book
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Guitar tab transcriptions of Stevie Ray Vaughan's 1983–1987 material. For intermediate and up blues players learning his parts closely.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Blues players working through Vaughan's phrasing and rhythm parts
- Guitarists who want written parts instead of learning by ear
- Anyone focused on his early-to-mid-eighties catalog specifically
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Beginners — these are full transcriptions, not simplified
- Players wanting his later or posthumous-release material
- Anyone looking for a general blues method or scale primer
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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Guitar tab transcription
Written as played, not arranged down. Expect full note counts, bends, and rhythm parts at tempo.
Detail 03
Tab plus notation format
Hal Leonard transcription books pair tab with standard notation, so rhythms are readable even if you only use the tab.
Detail 04
$29.99 tier
Priced as a full artist transcription folio rather than a thin easy-tab collection — more content per book.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Full transcriptions assume comfort with bends, vibrato, and double stops
- 02Print book only — no audio, tuner, or strings included
- 03Vaughan played heavy strings; his parts feel different on light gauges
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this too hard for a beginner?
Likely yes. These are transcriptions of what he actually played, including fast rhythm figures and aggressive bending. Get comfortable with basic blues shapes first.
02What years does it cover?
1983 through 1987. If you want material outside that range, look for a different volume.
03Does it include standard notation too?
Hal Leonard transcription books typically print notation above the tab, which helps with rhythms tab alone doesn't show.
04Will the tab match my tuning?
Tab gives fret positions. If the recordings sit lower than standard, you'll need to match that tuning to play along.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Blue
