Congrats - you completed module 6!

You can play loads of songs, can't you? :)

At this stage, you’ve learned all the 8 essential open chords - so you can really start jamming to loads of songs! Now, let's focus on perfecting those guitar skills. For this stage, we'll have a 20-minute practice session. Feel free to tailor this routine to your needs - focus on practicing what challenges you the most!

This plan will cover everything we've learned in Module 6. Here are some guitar practice tips to remember:

I recommend committing to 4 practice sessions a week.
Don't over-practice - it can lead to finger pain.
Start getting familiar with your guitar rhythm.
Play around with alternate fingerpicking and explore different options.
Play the songs you love - so many options now that you've learned the G chord. :)
Use the right pick - thinner picks are more suitable for beginners.
Stay motivated - you're almost finished Grade 1!

💡 Under the video, click on the 'Practice' and save the pre-made routine for Module 6. Edit and access the items in your Dashboard.

Make the Most Ouf of Your Practice Time

If you don't already know, the best way to practice the guitar is to use My Practice Assistant, which is available for free to all users! My Practice Assistant is a fantastic tool to keep you accountable and motivated. :)

Make sure you log in to your JustinGuitar account to make the most of your time and track your progress. Once logged in, go to your dashboard. Select the Practice tab, and off you go! Of course, you can edit your routine as you wish.

20-MINUTE PRACTICE BREAKDOWN

Here is my recommendation for a typical 20-minute practice session at this stage:

Finger Stretch: 1 minute
Alternate Picking String (Focus on pick angles, wrist, and arm movements): 1 minute
G Chord Perfect: 2 minutes
Perfect Chord You Struggle: 1 minute
OMC G to C: 1 minute
OMC G to D: 1 minute
OMC C to D (or most challenging one): 1 minute
Strumming 6:8: 2 minutes
Song work: 10 minutes

YOU'LL BE READY TO MOVE ON WHEN…

You can get around 30 chord changes in one minute.
You’ve memorized all of the chords you’ve learned so far – A, D, E, Am, Dm, Em, C, and G.
You've explored alternate picking on a single string. You've also experienced the dramatic differences that picking angle can have in your guitar playing.
You’ve had a go at strumming in 6:8, preferably with a metronome. Even if you still find it tricky, you should be able to anticipate the click and tempo.
You’re able to play at least one song (using the G Chord) most of the way through. Hey Joe by Jimi Hendrix is a top song choice because you'll put into practice all the five major shapes!

The key here is to stay motivated! Loads of fun stuff to learn in Module 7, so keep going. Up next, you'll learn more about dynamics, grooving, and how to make your guitar sound better.