Accomplished performer Sarah McQuaid has constructed an articulate and clear insight into the tuning which provides an introduction to the fundamental basics and includes a history of the guitar and Irish music. To implement the skills learnt, there is an extensive sectiom of repertoire pieces, in both Tablature and standard notation, to play and accompany traditional Irish music. With a vaste section on using this alternative tuning (and the matching chords) this book is a massive resource for those attempting Irish music for the first time with tons of useful tips, hints and secrets.