Exercises for practices

[sunvalleylaw]

I am developing some rotating outlines for my practice time so I can use the time better. I am looking for exercises that I would likely use to warm up and get into the practice and guitar without having to think too much. It helps to get me started.

I have a finger stretching one where you fret three steps up the board with your 1-3 fingers, starting near the bridge, then work down toward the neck. (Thanks to Spud for that one). I also alternate pick that exercise.

I would like a few others to add in the mix. What are some of your favorite exercises?

 

[Robert]

There is one called "The Spider". Good for stretching and for coordination and technique.

Source: http://guitarteacher.wordpress.com/2008/01/25/guitar-finger-exercises-pt1-the-spider/

 

[Lev]

excelent for one for string skippin


lots of good streaches and warm ups

 

[sunvalleylaw]

Great ideas guys. It will be good to have a few in rotation so as to not get stale on any one. Satch has a series starting for beginners in Guitar Player that might relate to some of his 10 tips vid.

http://www.guitarplayer.com/article/joe-satrianis-tips/jan-08/33147