ChordVisual

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.

10–15 min/day
30 checkboxes
Audio examples

Your progress

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Week 1 · Days 1–7

The first four open chords

Day 1

Learn C major

Play it 10 times, checking the high E string each time.

C major guide
Day 2

Learn G major

Add G, then practise C → G changes for two minutes.

G major guide
Day 3

Learn D major

Keep the low E out. Practise G → D changes.

D major guide
Day 4

Learn A major

Three fingers on the 2nd fret. Practise D → A changes.

A major guide
Day 5

Review C, G, D, A

Play each chord twice, then cycle C–G–D–A slowly.

Day 6

Read the diagram guide

Learn the X, O, dot and barre symbols.

Diagram guide
Day 7

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

Day 8

Learn E minor

Two fingers, all six strings. Play Em 10 times.

E minor guide
Day 9

Learn A minor

Add Am and practise C → Am changes.

A minor guide
Day 10

Learn D minor

Keep the high E clear. Practise Dm → G changes.

D minor guide
Day 11

Learn E major

Add E and practise A → E changes.

E major guide
Day 12

Play all eight open chords

C, G, D, A, E, Am, Em, Dm — one strum each, no rush.

Day 13

One-minute changes

Count clean C → G changes in 60 seconds. Write the number down.

Change trainer
Day 14

Record 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

Day 15

Meet the F barre

Read the F guide, then try the shape three times.

F major guide
Day 16

F barre practice

Check each string separately. Stop when your hand tenses.

Day 17

Meet B minor

Five-string barre at the 2nd fret. Try it five times.

B minor guide
Day 18

F → C changes

Slow changes, two minutes. Clean first, fast later.

Day 19

Bm → G changes

Two minutes. Check the high E string on every Bm.

Day 20

Clean-chord checklist

Work through the six causes of a dead string.

Troubleshooting guide
Day 21

Barre review

Play F and Bm once each. Compare with day 15.

Week 4 · Days 22–30

Keys, progressions and playing

Day 22

Capo basics

Learn what a capo does and find the key for capo 2 + G shapes.

Capo chart
Day 23

Circle of fifths

Click through three keys and name the I, IV and V chords.

Circle of fifths
Day 24

Learn I–V–vi–IV

In C: C–G–Am–F. Play it four times slowly.

Day 25

Play with a pulse

Set a slow metronome and play the progression without stopping.

Day 26

One-minute changes, all pairs

C↔G, G↔D, Am↔F. Count clean changes.

Day 27

Record again

Record the same 30 seconds as day 14 and compare.

Day 28

Rest

Give your fingertips a day off. Listen to music instead.

Day 29

Play a full song

Choose a song with four open chords. Use the progression, not a tab.

Day 30

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.