Overview • “Warming Up”

Question 1

What is the purpose of the Finger Independence Drill (Spider Walk)?

Answer 1

Develop finger independence and accuracy.

This exercise involves placing fingers on the 1st to 4th frets of the low E string and moving through all strings.

Question 2

Describe the steps involved in the Finger Independence Drill.

Answer 2

1. Place fingers on the 1st to 4th frets of low E string.
2. Play notes one by one across strings.
3. Alternate picking fingers in a steady rhythm.
4. Return by descending back.

Keep fingers arched and movements precise.

Question 3

What is the goal of the Travis Picking Pattern Practice?

Answer 3

Warm up the picking hand and establish finger independence.

This exercise uses a simple C chord and assigns specific fingers to bass and melody strings.

Question 4

What are the finger assignments in the Travis Picking Pattern Practice?

Answer 4

• Thumb: Bass strings (E, A, D)
• Index: G string
• Middle: B string
• Ring: high E string

Focus on maintaining a steady rhythm.

Question 5

What is the purpose of the Chromatic Walk exercise?

Answer 5

Improve synchronization between hands.

The exercise involves playing frets sequentially across all strings.

Question 6

What is the sequence of the Chromatic Walk exercise?

Answer 6

1. Play frets 1, 2, 3, 4 on the low E string.
2. Move to the A string and repeat.
3. Continue up all strings.
4. Reverse the pattern.

Use alternate picking fingers.

Question 7

What is the purpose of Simple Arpeggios?

Answer 7

Enhance finger control and tone production.

This exercise typically uses open chords like Am.

Question 8

What is the sequence of strings played in the Simple Arpeggios exercise?

Answer 8

Thumb (A), Index (G), Middle (B), Ring (high E), Middle (B), Index (G)

Repeat with different chords for variation.

Question 9

What is the goal of the Percussive Warm-Up exercise?

Answer 9

Build coordination between percussive hits and fingerpicking.

This exercise involves combining picking, tapping, and plucking.

Question 10

What are the key steps in the Percussive Warm-Up exercise?

Answer 10

1. Play a G chord.
2. Pick the bass note.
3. Tap the guitar body.
4. Pluck G and B strings simultaneously.

Create a groove with the sequence: Pick, Tap, Pluck, Tap.

Question 11

What is the purpose of stretching your reach in finger flexibility exercises?

Answer 11

Increase your fretting hand’s range.

This exercise focuses on playing notes on specific frets while keeping fingers planted.

Question 12

What are the frets to be played in the Stretching Your Reach exercise?

Answer 12

5, 7, 9, and 12 on the low E string.

Keep fingers planted and avoid straining.

Question 13

What is the goal of the Thumb-Only Bassline exercise?

Answer 13

Develop a solid thumb rhythm.

This involves muting all strings and alternating between bass strings.

Question 14

What should you do while practicing the Thumb-Only Bassline?

Answer 14

Count out loud or use a metronome to stay in time.

This helps maintain a steady pulse while mimicking a walking bassline.

Question 15

Fill in the blank: The recommended practice time for each exercise is ___ minutes.

Answer 15

5-10 minutes.

Gradually increase tempo as comfort improves.

Question 16

True or False: It is important to start each exercise slowly.

Answer 16

True.

Focus on clean notes and consistent rhythm before increasing speed.