The History, the Players and the Technique of Country Guitar: br A comprehensive analysis of American country music, this massive 276-page book comes with a companion CD with 97 tracks. Everything from basic rhythm accompaniment to blazing bluegrass solos is addressed including: Carter lead style, fingerpicking, flatpicking, rockabilly riffs, Nashville lead styles, Western swing and honky-tonk, country blues and rock, Cajun history and styles, and a forecast of the future of country. The book is carefully structured with progressively arranged exercises (Beginners, Advanced and Professionals), theory lessons and original and traditional tunes.