Establish an effective 20-minute practice routine that balances technical development with musical application. This level introduces longer sessions that build toward song mastery while maintaining good practice habits.
20-minute sessions, four days per week with flexible skill-to-song ratio
Essential skills recap: G chord variations, E minor, down-down-up-up-down strumming
Key chord progressions: D-G-A combinations that unlock numerous classic songs
Song recommendations: "Twist and Shout," "Highway to Hell," "Free Falling," "TNT"
Quality over quantity approach - mastering fewer songs builds better technique
5 mins chord practice
D to G - most common in songs
G to Em - nice and easy change
D to Em - no pivot finger
G to A - no pivot finger, hardest change
5 mins rhythm/ jam track practice
Keep one, move on. 2 song from previous, 2 from this level
Twist And Shout
Any Riffs With 1 Finger (Top 5 below!)
More possible songs
The lesson emphasises short, repetitive riffs as ideal learning material for beginners. Rather than attempting many songs, focus on a few that build your skills while giving you the satisfaction of playing recognisable music that sounds authentic.
