AUTHOR COMMENTS

Studying the guitar by isolating practice to one string is one of the hallmarks of many of the great teachers on the east coast. First, it immediately forces a student to stop playing patterns. Second, playing on a single string forces the tempo down so that different melodic choices must be explored, and third it makes you really think of what notes you are playing. The single string study series is a excellent way to help a student hone in on the "zen" of their instrument. It should be stressed that these books are not for the light of heart, they are intense exercises that only give results after many months of practice. Therefore if you are serious about exploring the guitar and becoming a "world class" guitarist these books are for you.