Reading music is a skill that all musicians should learn regardless of their instrument. This book is designed to eliminate the apprehension guitarists have in regards to reading music written in a variety of keys. In the first few pages, a number of musical symbols and terms are explained. This is followed by etudes and exercises written only in standard notation in the major keys of C, F, B flat, E flat, A flat, D flat, G, D, and A and the minor keys of A, D, G, C, F, B flat, E, B, and F sharp. Additional musical symbols and terms are gradually introduced throughout the practice pieces with helpful, clear explanations. Chord symbols and diagrams are provided for teacher accompaniment.

Blues A, B, C, and D        
Bread and Butter        
Buster's Bounce        
Carefree and Happy        
Chalk-Talk on the Sidewalk        
Cheryl's Waltz        
Chris and His Gang        
Claudette's Theme        
Contrasts        
Ester's Lament        
Gee Whiz        
Haze        
Jill's Waltz        
Just for the Fun of It        
Lonesome        
Lonesome Cowboy        
Marvin's Trip        
Mirage        
October Twilight        
Ode to a Toad        
Pretty Katie        
River Passage        
Scamp the Cat        
Scooter        
Scott's Waltz        
Secrets        
So Long        
Soft Eyes        
Sorta Country        
The Sad One        
Till We Meet Again        
Twinkle        
Walking on Broadway        
Wings        
Yesterday's Waltz