Pat Metheny - What's It All About

Pat Metheny - What's It All About (Guitar Recorded Versions) is a guitar sheet music songbook featuring note-for-note transcriptions from jazz guitarist and composer Pat Metheny's Grammy-winning 2011 album of interpretations. Created for guitarists and Pat Metheny fans, this collection presents authentic arrangements transcribed directly from the original recordings for close study, rehearsal, performance reference, and personal enjoyment.

The collection includes both standard notation and guitar tablature, allowing players to follow the recorded performances with precision. Each transcription preserves the musical details that define Metheny's interpretations, including his distinctive phrasing, tone, melodic approach, and rhythmic expression. The book focuses exclusively on guitar and provides complete arrangements for ten selections from the album.

Working through these arrangements offers an opportunity to explore Pat Metheny's expressive approach to melody, harmony, rhythm, and articulation while enjoying a collection of timeless songs reimagined in his unmistakable style. Whether used for personal study, performance preparation, expanding a music library, or as a thoughtful gift for fans of jazz guitar and contemporary instrumental music, this edition combines faithful transcription with enduring musical repertoire.

Song List
Alfie * And I Love Her * Betcha By Golly, Wow * Cherish * Garota De Ipanema * Pipeline * Rainy Days And Mondays * Slow Hot Wind (Lujon) * The Sound Of Silence * That's The Way I've Always Heard It Should Be

Part of the Guitar Recorded Versions series, this collection celebrates one of Pat Metheny's most distinctive recording projects with professionally prepared notation and tablature. It serves as a lasting resource for study, rehearsal, performance reference, and enjoyment of these memorable guitar arrangements.