This book takes you from beginning scales through chords, progressing to chord charts. The text is well written and thought out. Numerous examples of contemporary songs are used to underscore the points made. This book is very rare and much sought after

I used this book two graduate level music courses, and had it recommended as a great resource in a third class. While it can be read and understood by someone new to this era in music, it is also full of information that even the most knowledgable musician can appreciate. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in Twentieth-Century music.