Exercises
There's just no avoiding the fact. If you want to improve your guitar playing, you have to practice. Here is a little set of exercises to run through. Don't spend more than 5 minutes on any single one, as they can be quite strenous on the fingers.
If you want access to a wider range of exercises, you can't do much better than this little gem of a book. We use it regularly at the Guitar Club workshops, and have still only looked at a few of the huge number of exercises.
Currently available on Amazon for £3.50 plus postage, it's a "must-have" in my opinion. I have a few copies, so if you want one, just bring your dosh along on a Wednesday workshop.
There's a Kindle version as well (£3.32) for you Techies.
If you want access to a wider range of exercises, you can't do much better than this little gem of a book. We use it regularly at the Guitar Club workshops, and have still only looked at a few of the huge number of exercises.
Currently available on Amazon for £3.50 plus postage, it's a "must-have" in my opinion. I have a few copies, so if you want one, just bring your dosh along on a Wednesday workshop.
There's a Kindle version as well (£3.32) for you Techies.
Workout for 3rd and 4th fingers
The 3rd and 4th fingers on your fretting hand are generally pretty weak and uncoordinated. Getting them to work independently is also a bit of a problem. You will benefit from this deceptively simple-looking exercise if you use it regularly.
I've started it fairly high up the neck, to minimise the stretch, but of course you should try it at all fret positions as you develop.
Chord boxes for the open position Keys.
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Picking and strumming alternating bass exercise.
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12 Bar Blues Exercise
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E and A shaped barre chords
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A useful little graphic to maybe print out and keep in your guitar case ? (Thanks to Gordon W for putting it together)
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