Following the huge success of The Ultimate Guitar Tutor published by Faber Music in 2007, The Ultimate Guitar: Playlist is a collection of original pieces and popular songs suitable for electric or acoustic guitar. Carefully arranged for the beginner guitarist, the material provides useful consolidation of techniques learnt in the tutor book, as well as more tips and guidance from author Tom Fleming. A CD of backing tracks is also included - so whether you are a budding lead guitarist or simply want to strum along with your favourite songs, this book provides all you need, and more! The Ultimate Guitar Tutor features an introduction to TAB and standard notation; essential guitar techniques including tuning, power chords, barre chords, hammer-ons, string bending, sliding and left-hand damping; classic songs from legendary artists Jimi Hendrix, The Kinks, Van Morrison, Eagles, Green Day, Nirvana, Elvis Presley, George Michael and R.E.M. and well-known folk and classical tunes, all with an integral CD of backing tracks. Author Tom Fleming is a skilled and highly experienced guitarist, adept at a wide variety of styles including rock, jazz and folk. He is also an arranger and composer, and an examiner for Rockschool, the UK's only dedicated rock and pop exam board.