The origin of the guitar -- Tuning, care, and maintenance of your guitar -- Basics of physical position -- The basics of reading guitar music and tablature -- Introduction to simple songs -- Basic guitar fret-board theory -- Introduction to harmony -- Intermediate basics -- Classical and flamenco guitarists -- Blues guitarists -- Jazz guitarists -- Country guitarists -- Folk guitarists -- Rock and pop guitarists -- Using amplifiers to get good sound -- Purchasing a second instrument -- The twenty-first century guitar -- How to pick a teacher -- Listening and playing with friends.