Detail 01
Recorded Versions series
Transcriptions follow the released recordings rather than simplified chord-melody arrangements, so fingerings and voicings match what you hear.
Product detailSKU #1322862755953
Hal LeonardThe Very Best Of Prince Guitar Recorded Version Songbook
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A Prince guitar transcription book in the Recorded Versions series — note-for-note parts in standard notation and tab, aimed at players learning his material accurately.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Guitarists who want the actual studio parts, not simplified arrangements
- Players comfortable reading tab and following recordings
- Cover bands working up Prince material for gigs
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- First-year players still learning open chords
- Anyone wanting play-along audio in the package
- Bassists or keyboardists — the parts are guitar only
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
Standard notation plus tab
Tab shows where to put your fingers; the notation carries rhythm, so you can play it right without knowing the recording by ear.
Detail 03
Print songbook, no audio
You supply the recordings yourself for tempo and feel. Nothing in the book plays back.
Detail 04
Hal Leonard licensed edition
Full lyrics and complete arrangements rather than partial or excerpt versions.
Detail 05
$24.99
Standard pricing for a full-length artist transcription folio; single-song sheet downloads add up faster than this.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No CD, download card, or streaming access — bring your own recordings
- 02Guitar parts only; no bass, drums, or keyboard transcriptions
- 03Prince's rhythm parts lean heavily on partial chords and muting — slow practice needed
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this tab or standard notation?
Both. Recorded Versions books print standard notation on top with tablature underneath, so you get pitch, rhythm, and fingering position together.
02Does it come with audio to play along to?
No. It's a print book only. You'll want the original recordings on hand for tempo, tone, and feel.
03Can a beginner use this?
It's tough for a true beginner. The parts are transcribed as recorded, including rhythm figures and lead lines that need solid fretting-hand control.
04Does it include lyrics and chords?
Yes, lyrics and chord frames appear with the transcribed guitar parts. The focus is the guitar arrangement rather than a lyric-and-chord songbook.
