In this video
Welcome to week 2 of the Technique weekly challenge!
The concept we look at in this video is designed to help your chord playing hand make the needed quick and accurate chord changes. This will help you nail that song you might be struggling with right now and in the long run, actually learn more songs!
Exercise 1 - C to D Chord Change (Beginner)
Play chord and memorise the shape (visually and muscle memory)
Lift chord 1cm, but keep the shape!
Make the shape of the next chord
Place fingers down and play that chord
Exercise 2 - C to G or C to Fm Chord Changes (Intermediate)
Same process, just more difficult changes;
C to G, focus on keeping the chord grip the same on the back of the guitar neck when changing chords
C to Fm chord change, the chords need to ring out as best as possible. Take your time with this one!
Course Outline
Technique Tune Ups
Ideal warmup for beginner and intermediate guitarists - Week 1
Speed up chord changes with this ONE technique! - Week 2
Struggling with picking? Try this! - Week 3
Barre chord break through! - Week 4
Strumming 101 from beginner to intermediate! - Week 5
Two finger picking combinations - Week 6
Fingerstyle arpeggios with jam track - Week 7
Glide up the neck - Week 8
Glide up the fretboard FAST! - Week 9
4 steps to perfect fretting technique - Week 10
How to play with vibe and attitude, just like your heroes! - Week 11
3 Awesome finger stretches for guitarists - Week 12
Another fantastic warmup: X up the fretboard! - Week 13
Transform your Fingerstyle with this ONE pattern - Week 14
A must learn rhythm! - Week 15
Build speed with hammer ons and flick offs - Week 16
String Bending 101 - Week 17