← Guitar · Keep it going · about 10 min
Practice plan & guitar care
A 10-minute routine and how to keep your guitar happy.
The 10-minute routine
Tune (1 min)
Match each string to its reference tone.
Warm up (2 min)
Play each open string, then each string at frets 1 through 4.
Chord changes (3 min)
Pick two chords and do one-minute changes.
Strum a progression (3 min)
Play G–Em–C–D with the strumming pattern.
Play something fun (1 min)
Anything you like. End on something you enjoy.
Taking care of your guitar
Keep it in its case
Heat and moisture change the wood. Keep it away from heaters and cars.
Wipe the strings
Wipe them with a soft cloth after playing. Clean strings last longer.
Change old strings
Strings sound dull and will not stay in tune after a few months. Ask for help changing them.