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Let’s Exercise! Play Guitar Faster in 30 minutes

Skillshare

Let’s Exercise! Play Guitar Faster in 30 minutes

Skillshare

Instructor: Skillshare

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
No prior experience required
4 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
No prior experience required
4 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

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July 2026

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Taught in English

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This course is part of the Guitar Technique Essentials for Beginners Specialization
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There are 3 modules in this course

Start by building the habits that make fast, accurate guitar playing possible. In this module, you'll learn how to practice effectively with a metronome, refine your playing technique, and develop solid alternate picking skills. These foundational techniques will prepare you for progressively more challenging speed-building exercises throughout the course.

What's included

4 videos1 reading1 assignment

Put your technique into action through a carefully sequenced series of exercises that gradually build speed, coordination, and endurance. You'll move from foundational finger drills to more advanced picking and string-skipping patterns, developing the control needed to play faster while staying relaxed and accurate.

What's included

4 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt

Finish the course by expanding your practice routine with bonus exercises, building endurance safely, and learning effective recovery techniques. You'll also discover practical strategies for continued improvement and complete the final project, giving you a structured plan to keep increasing your guitar speed long after the course ends.

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5 videos1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt

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