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  • Frank Zappa Apostrophe (') | Guitar Sheet Music Book | Guitar Tablature Songbook with Note-for-Note Transcriptions | Jazz Rock Fusion for Electric ... Music Book for Fans (Guitar Recorded Version)

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Frank Zappa Apostrophe (') | Guitar Sheet Music Book | Guitar Tablature Songbook with Note-for-Note Transcriptions | Jazz Rock Fusion for Electric ... Music Book for Fans (Guitar Recorded Version) Paperback – 17 Sept. 2003

4.7 out of 5 stars (60)

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Frank Zappa – Apostrophe (') – Guitar Tab Sheet Music Book. * Explore Frank Zappa’s iconic 1974 masterpiece with this officially licensed Hal Leonard guitar songbook. Designed for intermediate to advanced guitarists, this collection features complete note-for-note tablature transcriptions of all nine tracks from the legendary Apostrophe (') album. * * Known for its fusion of progressive rock, jazz, and satirical lyricism, this album remains one of Zappa’s most enduring and eccentric works. Guitarists will appreciate the detailed transcriptions that capture Zappa’s complex solos, tonal shifts, and genre-blending arrangements. * * Songs Included: Apostrophe' * Cosmik Debris * Don't Eat the Yellow Snow * Excentrifugal Forz * Father O'Blivion * Nanook Rubs It * St. Alfonzo's Pancake Breakfast * Stink-Foot * Uncle Remus. * * In addition to the high-quality sheet music, this edition includes rare full-page photographs of Frank Zappa and a personal foreword by Cree Summer, offering deeper insight into the album’s cultural and musical impact. * * Whether you're a fan of Zappa’s genre-defying compositions or a guitarist looking to challenge your technical skills, this book is a must-have. It’s ideal for home practice, study, or performance settings and makes a unique gift for musicians and collectors. * * Perfect for guitar educators, self-taught learners, and music teacher resources focused on progressive rock repertoire. Add this to your music library and start mastering some of the most influential guitar work of the 20th century today.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 17 Sept. 2003
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 96 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0634033212
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0634033216
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 340 g
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 22.86 x 0.58 x 30.48 cm
  • Part of series ‏ : ‎ Guitar Recorded Version
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  • 5 out of 5 stars
    Long awaited Zappa Guitar Tabs
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 February 2014
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    From Franks vast music repertoire Apostrophe is the one that has been chosen for Guitar Tab treatment (I am unaware of any others and stand to be corrected if such exist) - And what an excellent choice it is, upon entering one soon realizes that FZ's songs are accessible and playable, albeit this is no book for beginners. Many Instruments are tabbed from bass lines to marimba lines and in most places with extreme accuracy. What is notable is Franks reliance on simplistic chord backings (in some cases only one) and his reliance on extravagant melodies, what is surprising is how bluesy his playing can be. One could get lost in this book for months, it is an excellent and essential part of any guitarists arsenal.

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  • 5 out of 5 stars
    Not guitarist but collector
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 January 2013
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    I am not a guitarist but bought this book because I have every other publication on Zappa. I tried out the melody lines on the piano and sang the words which was fun especially when trying to get the timing right. I can see how valuable this book must be to musicians who want to play Zappa's music. It is also beautifully presented so full marks to Hal Leonard Corporation.

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  • 4 out of 5 stars
    It's great being able to play all the riffs from Apostrophe
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 November 2017
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    It's great being able to play all the riffs from Apostrophe, but some of the solos have such intricate rhythms that they are pretty much impossible to reproduce unless you are exceptionally gifted.

    The transcriptions are very accurate and the book is printed on high quality paper. If you'e a Zappa fan then this, and all the other Hal Leonard Zappa tab books, are a must.

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  • 5 out of 5 stars
    Des Meisters Werk
    Reviewed in Germany on 2 January 2017
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    Eine wirklich klasse Transcription aller Apostrophe - Stücke, z.T. für mehrere Gitarren. Hervorragende Qualität des Inhaltes und Einbandes, meine unbedingte Kaufempfehlung.

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  • 5 out of 5 stars
    Zappa was the best
    Reviewed in the United States on 4 November 2024
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    It's Zappa, therefore its good

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  • 5 out of 5 stars
    Great book!
    Reviewed in the United States on 29 November 2014
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    Zappa did things to a guitar. Good things, be things - all captured here. It'll seem like rock and blues but pay attention to the note he plays - it's rock plus a little more.

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  • 1 out of 5 stars
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    Reviewed in Canada on 8 March 2017
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    Got it as a Kindle version and the font is too small and hard to read.

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  • 5 out of 5 stars
    woot!
    Reviewed in the United States on 24 May 2018
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    if you play guitar. it would behoove you to take a look and study you some franky z.

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