Using a progress tracker is a great way to check if your student is practicing and whether they're improving or not. This progress tracker uses a simple finger exercise to help your student develop their finger speed and dexterity. It's a fundamental skill every guitarist should spend some time developing. The included Teacher's Guide will explain how to get the most out of the tracker.
This lesson plan follows on from EXE-06 Two Note Legato Exercises and covers three notes per string. These exercises are extremely useful in helping your student stretch their fingers out. They also help teach how to learn different scales quickly. It is common for guitarists to play three note legato phrases so this material will prepare them for that type of improvisation. The included lesson instructions will help you explain the exercises effectively.
These exercises will help your student improve their legato techniques as well as help stretch their fingers out. These exercises work the best when used along with a metronome. The included lesson instructions will guide you through each exercise and how to push your student to play them better.
This exercise will help your student learn to change between chords faster with all fingers moving at once. Often when a beginner starts learning chords they will move one finger at a time. This exercise will correct that behavior as well as speed up the entire learning process. Another side benefit is that your student's fingers will stretch out which will make it easier for them to play wide chords. The included lesson instructions clearly explains how to use the exercise effectively.
This lesson will help your student: