Printable Guitar Warm-Up Exercises
Two or three minutes of warm-up loosens your hands, prevents strain and builds the finger control you need for everything else. These six exercises are written in tab with a tempo box for each, so you can track your speed as you go.
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What’s inside
- 6 exercises written in tab
- Chromatic, spider, independence, string skipping and stretch drills
- Tempo boxes to log your speed
- Tips for avoiding tension
How to use it
- Print a fresh copy at the start of each week or month.
- Fill it in right after each practice session, while it is fresh.
- Look back every week to see your progress and plan what comes next.
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Questions
Do I need to warm up before playing guitar?
It is a good habit. Two minutes of easy finger movement reduces the chance of strain and makes your first chords cleaner.
Which finger goes on which fret in these exercises?
Use one finger per fret: index on the first fret of the pattern, middle on the second, ring on the third, little finger on the fourth.
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Can I share it with students or friends?
Yes, for personal and classroom use. Please share the link to this page rather than the PDF file, so everyone gets the latest version.
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