Two String Warm Up Exercises

These exercises are designed to work on picking technique and left hand position shifts.

I use these exercises with both classical and pick style students.  

If you are using a pick I would recommend alternate picking starting with a down stroke. If playing classical guitar technique I always suggest to alternate between i and m fingers and also to play all of the exercises with first the rest stroke (Apoyando) then free stroke (Tirando).

Once you have memorised your left hand position shifts always play with a metronome. This will quickly identify shifts or sections you are not sure of. 

I recommend you take one exercise per week for the next five weeks. This gives you time to master the stretches and position shifts that are involved in each shape. 

Strings E and B

Strings B and G

Strings G and D

Strings D and A 

Strings A and E