Before I got this Book, I was already playing for many years. When it would come around for me to write my songs down for others to play, it was more of a sloppy mess of chords, and drawn arrows pointing "Go back here"...stuff like that. That all changed when I got "The Guitarist to sight reading" Not only My charts are much more professional looking, but I'm also much sharper at My note reading. I am now able to write out certain Rhythmic patterns at any part of the song if I want it there.This book is not only fun, because it has a Cd that can play along with, but you can also see your progress grow in such a short time. A MUST for any serious musician who wants to get thing done neatly and quickly!