Doc Rossi a well-known citternist and guitarist in traditional and early music has created this book for intermediate to advanced players wishing to improve their technique and learn new repertoire. He's chosen tunes from England France Flanders North America and Corsica to reflect the broad range of the instrument. He teaches right- and left-hand techniques ornamentation arranging and other topics as well as his own unique tuning to make playing traditional music easier. The CD features all of the tunes played at medium tempo.