The etudes rarely stay in one "shape." They encourage moving vertically and horizontally across the neck to ensure there are no "blind spots" on the fretboard. How to Use the PDF for Maximum Growth
For jazz musicians like Pat Metheny, these exercises can also serve as a basis for improvisation, helping to internalize scales, modes, and melodic patterns.
Exercises often move through various keys, scales, and inversions (root position, first inversion) to help you visualize the neck more freely.