The William Leavitt guitar method, used as the basic text for the Berklee College of Music guitar program, has stood the test of time and earned a vast and loyal following of dedicated guitar students and instructors. Volume 1 presents a comprehensive range of guitar and music fundamentals. This book will teach you: scales, melodic studies, chord and arpeggio studies, how to read music, accompaniment techniques, special exercises for developing technique in both hands and a unique approach to voice leading using moveable chord forms. Softcover book includes a compact disc. Both in excellent condition.