This text is for guitar players. As guitarists know, an essential strength of the instrument is its grounding in folkloric culture and oral traditions. Learning to read music, write music, and peruse the infinite body of knowledge that constitutes music theory are adjunct to the instrument itself yet these capacities are helpful to the preservation of repertory and advancement of skills.

Music Fundamentals for the Guitar is outlined by the following chapters:



Basic Elements
Notes, Beams, Rests, Ties and Dots
Rhythm
Accidentals
Modes, Scales and Key Signatures
Minor Scales and the Chromatic Style
Rhythmic Training Drills
Introduction to Sight Reading: The First Position