A bestseller since 1972, this famous tutor has been expanded and reset and includes 37 well known songs as well as comprehensive guides to fingerpicking, strumming and chords.

This book is a comprehensive introduction to the guitar for the beginner and assumes no previous knowledge of music. All the necessary know how is clearly explained in the text. It contains a wide variety of well-known songs which allows for much variation of style, and facilitates practice in the many styles shown. The strums and fingerstyles are thoroughly explained; the text also pinpoints any difficulties the student may encounter and offers excellent tips on how to avoid or correct these.