Practice plan
Thirty days, one small task at a time.
This is not a challenge to play a song in a month. It is a sequence: learn the open chords, make the changes, meet the barre chords, then use what you know in a key. Ten to fifteen minutes a day is enough.
Your progress
0 of 30 days complete
Week 1 · Days 1–7
The first four open chords
Review C, G, D, A
Play each chord twice, then cycle C–G–D–A slowly.
Rest and listen
No guitar needed. Listen to a song and name the chord changes you can hear.
Week 2 · Days 8–14
Minor chords and changes
Play all eight open chords
C, G, D, A, E, Am, Em, Dm — one strum each, no rush.
One-minute changes
Count clean C → G changes in 60 seconds. Write the number down.
Change trainerRecord your progress
Record 30 seconds of C–G–Am–F. Keep the file for day 30.
Week 3 · Days 15–21
Barre chords and clean sound
F barre practice
Check each string separately. Stop when your hand tenses.
F → C changes
Slow changes, two minutes. Clean first, fast later.
Bm → G changes
Two minutes. Check the high E string on every Bm.
Barre review
Play F and Bm once each. Compare with day 15.
Week 4 · Days 22–30
Keys, progressions and playing
Learn I–V–vi–IV
In C: C–G–Am–F. Play it four times slowly.
Play with a pulse
Set a slow metronome and play the progression without stopping.
One-minute changes, all pairs
C↔G, G↔D, Am↔F. Count clean changes.
Record again
Record the same 30 seconds as day 14 and compare.
Rest
Give your fingertips a day off. Listen to music instead.
Play a full song
Choose a song with four open chords. Use the progression, not a tab.
Review and choose next
Which chord still buzzes? Which change is slowest? Pick one target for next month.
Progress is stored in this browser only. No account, no email, no server.
How to use the plan
Each day has one job. Do the job, check the box, and stop. If a chord is still buzzing, go back to the chord page and work through the fingering steps instead of adding a new chord. The plan is deliberately repetitive: repetition is the point.
Use the play buttons on the chord pages to hear the target sound before you play it. Then play it back slowly. If you cannot hear whether a string is ringing, use the clean-chord checklist.
What you need
- A guitar that stays roughly in tune (a clip-on tuner is enough).
- Ten minutes and a quiet room.
- No capo until week 4; you can use one earlier if a song needs it.
- No account. Your progress is stored in your browser.
What happens after day 30
Pick one target: a cleaner F barre, faster C–G changes, or a first song. Do not add ten new chords. Add one song or one technique and keep the daily habit. The chord library and the change trainer stay free.
Frequently asked questions
How long should each day take?
Ten to fifteen minutes. The plan is built around short, focused repetitions, not marathon sessions. If a day feels easy, repeat it rather than skipping ahead.
What if I miss a day?
Pick up where you left off. The days are a sequence, not a deadline. Progress is saved in your browser, so you can close the page and come back.
Do I need to know how to read music?
No. The plan uses chord diagrams and chord names only. Start with the diagram guide if the grid is new to you.
Will 30 days make me a good guitarist?
No, and that is not the goal. Thirty days of consistent practice will give you clean open chords, a first barre chord, and a practice habit you can keep.
Is this plan free?
Yes. All thirty days, the chord diagrams, the audio and the chord change trainer are free and require no account.