A Daily Guitar Practice Routine
A good beginner routine takes 20 minutes: two minutes tuning and warming up, five minutes on chord changes, five minutes on strumming patterns, five minutes learning a song and three minutes just playing for fun.
The 20-minute plan
- 0-2 min: tune up and play a few open strings slowly.
- 2-7 min: chord changes (one pair of chords, one-minute drills).
- 7-12 min: strumming patterns with a metronome.
- 12-17 min: learn a section of a real song.
- 17-20 min: free play, something you enjoy.
Consistency beats duration
Twenty minutes daily beats two hours once a week. Muscle memory is built during sleep and repetition.
Track your progress
Write down what you practised and one thing you improved. Seeing the progress keeps you motivated through the hard first weeks.
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FAQ
How long should a beginner practise guitar each day?
Fifteen to thirty minutes of focused practice is enough. Short, daily sessions beat long, irregular ones.
What should I practise first?
Tuning, holding the pick and the guitar, a few open chords and clean chord changes.
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