✋ Playing Technique
Build finger strength, speed, and dexterity through focused practice
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Finger Exercises
Build finger strength and independence
Focus Area:Strength & Independence
Builds finger strength, independence, and dexterity
Recommended Level:Beginner
Perfect starting point for developing basic technique
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Legato Technique
Practice hammer-ons and pull-offs
Focus Area:Smooth Expression
Creates fluid, expressive playing with hammer-ons and pull-offs
Recommended Level:Intermediate
Benefits from established finger strength and control
🎯 Ready to practice!
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Picking Techniques
Master alternate picking, economy picking, and sweep picking
Focus Area:General Technique
Improves overall playing technique
Recommended Level:Intermediate
Recommended based on typical learning progression
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Daily Practice Routines
⏱️ 15-Minute Warm-Up
5mFinger Exercises - Basic patterns
5mArpeggios - Basic patterns
5mLegato - Hammer-ons/pull-offs
🎯 30-Minute Focus
10mFinger Independence - Complex patterns
10mArpeggios - Various chord types
10mAdvanced Legato - Combinations
🔥 60-Minute Intensive
15mTechnical Warm-Up - All areas
20mSpeed Building - Chromatic runs
25mComplex Arpeggios - Extended chords
Technique Development Guide
🤚 Finger Exercises
- • Start slow and controlled: Focus on evenness, not speed
- • Use a metronome: Develop consistent timing
- • Practice independence: Keep unused fingers relaxed
- • Build strength gradually: Avoid tension and fatigue
Goals: Clean articulation, finger independence, strength
🎵 Chromatic Exercises
- • Perfect your technique: Every note should be clear
- • Work on string crossing: Smooth transitions between strings
- • Alternate picking: Develop consistent picking motion
- • Increase tempo gradually: Build speed over time
Goals: Speed, accuracy, picking technique, coordination
🎶 Arpeggios
- • Learn chord shapes first: Understand the harmony
- • Practice ascending/descending: Build muscle memory
- • Use proper fingering: Consistent finger patterns
- • Connect positions: Move smoothly across the neck
Goals: Harmonic knowledge, smooth transitions, musical phrasing
🎸 Legato Technique
- • Strong hammer-ons: Use finger strength, not wrist
- • Clean pull-offs: Pluck the string slightly downward
- • Practice combinations: Mix hammer-ons and pull-offs
- • Build fluid lines: Create smooth, connected phrases
Goals: Smooth legato lines, expressive playing, advanced technique
🎯 Essential Practice Tips
Before Practice:
- • Warm up hands and fingers gently
- • Set specific goals for each session
- • Have a metronome ready
During Practice:
- • Focus on quality over quantity
- • Take breaks to avoid fatigue
- • Practice slowly and build speed gradually