These twelve 'mechanical studies' for Guitar are intended as an atmospheric modern counterpart to the classical arpeggio study a fundamental aspect of right-hand training. Accordingly the left hand is kept relatively in thebackground while the right hand explores a particular pattern texture or technique.The companion CD recording packaged with this book features pieces from two Mel Bay Publications titles by Stanley Yates: 'En Mode - 22Easy Character Pieces for Guitar' and 'Etudes Mecaniques - 12 Easy-Intermediate Studies for Guitar'.
