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D'Addario's Sound Advice
5 Minute Guitar Exercise &
Practice Routine
How to practice guitar
Adam’s routine breaks practice into four focused segments:
1-Minute Warm-Up
Simple finger exercises to wake up your hands.
1-Minute Triads
Strengthens fretboard knowledge and chord transitions.
2-Minute Transcription
Sharpen your ear by learning a song or solo.
1-Minute Journal
Reflect on progress and set goals for your next session.
How long you should practice guitar each day
Five minutes of guitar exercises each day is all it takes to build consistency and focus, especially for busy players. Want to see faster progress? Expand each section or repeat parts of the guitar practice routine as needed.
What to practice on guitar
Adam’s guitar practice routine balances technique, musicality, and reflection. Warm-ups build agility, triads improve fretboard knowledge, transcription hones your ear, and journaling ties it all together by tracking growth over time.
