There are so many songbooks available today that at first sight a new entry into such a rich field might seem presumptuous. However, the many excellent collections in existence are uniform in that they are primarily arranged for the pianist, the guitar being recognized, if at all, only by chord symbols or other indications of harmony. In an age when the piano was the unchallenged household musical instrument such unanimity of approach seemed natural enough. But today n a multitude of homes the guitar is the favored and only instrument, and this book is intended first and foremost for the guitarist.