Most guitar books hold your hand. They show you a shape, tell you where to put your fingers, and play a backing track for you to noodle over.
If you're serious about advancing your guitar playing skills, do yourself a favor and explore "The Advancing Guitarist" by Mick Goodrick. With its comprehensive approach, clear instruction, and emphasis on musicality, this book is an indispensable resource for any guitarist seeking to take their playing to the next level. Mick Goodrick - The Advancing Guitarist.pdf
The Unending Fret
Most guitarists see the fretboard as six separate grids. Goodrick forces you to view it as one long row of 120+ notes. He asks you to master the fretboard on one string at a time . Why? Because when you can improvise a melody on the high E string without thinking about the shape of a scale, you have liberated your ear from your hand. Most guitar books hold your hand