Book excerpt: This book contains original and standard tunes performed by two-time National Flatpick Guitar Champion Gary Cook. Borrowing from many styles of acoustic guitar playing, this book will provide an insight into Gary's guitar technique. the selections in this book range from fast paced flatpicking to western swing music; you will learn many fun and unusual arrangements. the notation and tab to each song and the accompanying CD allow players of many skill levels to learn these songs. Included in this book are examples of Gary's contest selections, original compositions performed on several instruments, and other familiar tunes performed in Gary's unique style.