Learn traditional folk accompaniment the easy and fun way!In book 1 Students will learn a wide variety of rhythms and strums, bass note strums, arpeggios, alternating bass and some basic chord theory. All the great folk songs they need to practice each accompaniment they learn are included here, and have been especially arranged just for this method. With "in class" notes and study guides students will know exactly what to practice and teachers will easily see what is to be done in each class.Unlike many other folk methods this one is properly graduated and suitable for classroom or group study. It is easy and fun for the students.Students of all ages will enjoy learning to strum and sing along with their favorite folk songs in this fun and engaging method!If you are a teacher and have a student that is interested in folk accompaniment this is the complete properly graduated course you have been looking for.Of course this book is also great for private lessons or to teach yourself guitar!