This book/CD pack offers a superb selection of lessons and songs for the acoustic guitar, expertly played by the editors of Acoustic Guitar magazine. It includes exercises, licks and 8 full songs to play, in standard notation and tablature with chord diagrams.

The CD includes two versions of each song: one played slowly and the other, up to tempo.

The book is divided into four main sections: Basics – covering the fretboard, barre chords and flatpicking; Rhythm – bluegrass in dropped D, bass lines, classic pop changes; Lead – Celtic jigs, melodic improvisation, soloing with arpeggios; and Exploration – capo use, Hawaiian slack key, classical etude variations; and modal harmony.

Players of all levels will find lessons to benefit them.

• Blackberry Blossom
• Angel Band
• Levis Beaulieu
• Coleraine/Manferrine
• A Grandmother's Wish
• Wa'apa
• Prelude
• Winter Waltz