Clean reps > speed
Warmup: chromatic 1-2-3-4. Focus: alternate picking at a comfortable tempo, then +5 BPM only when it’s clean. Ended with 10 minutes of rhythm tightness (downstrokes + muted chugs).
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A simple practice log: what I worked on, what improved, and what I’m targeting next. Short, honest, and repeatable.
Practice log
Chord transitions without “dead air”
Goal: stop pausing between changes. Practiced two-chord loops, counted out loud, and kept the strum hand moving even when the fretting hand lagged.
Bends in tune
Worked on half-step and whole-step bends with a tuner reference note. Slower, but way more musical. Added vibrato only after the pitch landed.
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Metronome honesty
The metronome doesn’t care how you “meant” to play it. It just shows you what you actually did.
Rhythm is the real flex
Cleaner rhythm makes everything sound more professional—especially with simple parts.