Technique 10 min·beginner
Your First Chord Changes
Speed comes from minimum movement. We drill a one-minute changes routine that builds real-world strumming muscle memory.
A chord change is one clean transition — you place all required fingers, strum once, and the chord rings without buzz.
Justin’s One-Minute Changes
Set a timer for 60 seconds and switch back-and-forth between two chords. Count every change. Your goal is 30+ in a minute.
Routine
- 60s — Em ↔ D, count changes.
- 60s — Em ↔ Am, count changes.
- 60s — D ↔ Am, count changes.
- Write your three numbers down. Tomorrow, beat them.
Self-check
Did you complete the drill above and feel confident with this lesson?
Sources & attribution
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