Let’s Exercise! Play Guitar Faster in 30 minutes

Coursera MOOC / Non-credit USD 49
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Let’s Exercise! Play Guitar Faster in 30 minutes

About this course

By the end of this course, you'll be able to play with greater speed, accuracy, and confidence by improving your alternate picking, finger independence, and fretboard fluency. In Let’s Exercise! Play Guitar Faster in 30 Minutes, Jacob Lamb guides you through a focused collection of practice exercises designed to build technique efficiently. With short, progressive drills and a structured practice routine, you'll develop the muscle memory needed to play faster without sacrificing control or precision. This course is ideal for guitarists who have a basic understanding of the instrument and want to improve their technique through consistent, targeted practice. To get the most from this course, you should be comfortable holding the guitar, reading simple fretboard diagrams or tablature, and playing basic notes or chords. Throughout the lessons, you'll strengthen alternate picking, improve finger coordination, increase fretboard mobility, and learn how to use a metronome to steadily build speed while maintaining clean, accurate playing. Whether you're preparing to tackle more challenging songs, master scales and solos, or simply become a more confident guitarist, these exercises will help you build a faster, stronger playing foundation.

What you'll learn

  • improved alternate picking
  • enhanced finger independence
  • increased fretboard fluency
  • ability to use a metronome for speed practice

Course objectives

  • to develop a structured practice routine
  • to build foundational techniques for faster playing
  • to strengthen coordination and mobility on the guitar

Skills you'll gain

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