Passive Manipulation by The White Stripes Acoustic Guitar - Digital Sheet Music

SKU: A0.1467736

This is a professionally crafted, simplified tab transcription and arrangement for 4-string instruments in standard tuning (E A D G) — specifically designed for bass guitar, 4-string electric guitar, and acoustic 4-string guitar or nylon-strung classical guitar. It covers the raw and hauntingly minimalistic track “Passive Manipulation” by the American alternative rock duo The White Stripes, from their 2005 experimental and critically acclaimed album "Get Behind Me Satan."

Arranged in the key of A# Major / G Minor, this sheet music tab captures the full harmonic and rhythmic foundation of the original recording, while presenting it in a clear, simplified, and easy-to-follow format, ideal for beginner to intermediate players. Though the original track is driven by piano and vocals, this version adapts the song’s harmonic texture and progression into an accessible 4-string fretted-instrument version, maintaining the emotional and sonic impact of the original.

With cleanly formatted tablature, this arrangement gives players of all levels the opportunity to perform this short yet impactful track with confidence and clarity. It is especially useful for:

Students learning minimalist groove and harmony
Music educators teaching form, simplicity, and harmonic structure
Gigging musicians or White Stripes fans seeking unique setlist material
Fans of alternative rock, punk blues, or stripped-down acoustic arrangements
The left-hand fingerings are straightforward, and the right-hand rhythm is intuitive, allowing the performer to focus on the emotion, pacing, and phrasing that define this track’s character. The chord symbols (lead sheet style) are also included to support harmonic understanding and facilitate ensemble playing or vocal accompaniment.

The White Stripes are known for their garage-rock aesthetic, raw simplicity, and genre-crossing sound, often combining elements of punk rock, blues, country, and lo-fi indie into one cohesive and unmistakable voice. “Passive Manipulation,” sung by Meg White, is a perfect example of that minimalistic approach — and this transcription brings that energy into the hands of stringed-instrument players, in a form that’s easy to learn, perform, and teach.

This transcription/tab is a licensed digital product, ready for immediate PDF download and print. It’s a must-have for any musician exploring The White Stripes’ unique catalog or looking to perform something truly original and different in a live or educational setting.

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