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Finger Plant and Push Classical Guitar Player Exercise

The Finger Plant and Push Classical Guitar Player Exercise is a excellent exercise to warm up, loosen, and prepare the muscles in the right hand as well as solidify the movements required for the I-M-A fingers.  Perform this exercise before practice to help remind the right hand how to move before making sound.  This exercise can also be used to teach the fingers how to properly execute play.  You can download a free, printable .pdf for this exercise here: Finger-Plant-and-Push-Classical-Guitar-Right-Hand-Exercise.pdf or right click and save the image below.

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Finger Plant and Push Classical Guitar Right Hand Exercise

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Plant the tip of the finger on the string.

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Slowly push the string back towards the string behind it.

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Allow the string to return to its' original position with your finger remaining in contact with the string.

Keep your wrist relaxed, but without collapsing while performing this exercise.  The thumb and other fingers should remain planted on strings that are not in use and without tension.  Repeat this exercise four or five times for each finger.





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Serving Battle Ground, WA and the surrounding Clark County area.

Ross School of Classical Guitar and Acoustic Guitar Boutique
Battle Ground, Washington  (360) 597-2597
info@schoolofclassicalguitar.com
Serving the area of Battle Ground, Camas, Brush Prairie, Vancouver, Clark County Washington, and Portland Oregon.  Please call or email to schedule a visit!


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Tricep Drops Guitar Player Back and Shoulders Stretch Exercise

The Tricep Drops Guitar Player Back and Shoulder Stretch is a excellent exercise to warm up, loosen, stretch and prepare the muscles in the in the upper arm and side of the body.  Perform this exercise before practice to help reduce strain and pain in the back and shoulders.  Move slowly and with purpose to ensure a good stretch and reduce the risk of injury.  You can download a free, printable .pdf for this exercise here: Tricep-Drops-Guitar-Player-Stretch-Exercise.pdf or right click and save the image below.

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Tricep Drop Guitar Player Stretch for Upper Arms and Side

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From a sitting position, drop your right arm behind your head.  Grab your left hand and gently press down, lean your body to the left until you feel a stretch from your elbow, down your side, to your waist.

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Drop your left arm behind your head.  Grab your left elbow with your right hand and gently press down.  Lean your body to the right until you feel a stretch from your elbow, down your side, to your waist.

Repeat this exercise three more times for a total of four drops per side.




Serving Battle Ground, WA and the surrounding Clark County area.

Ross School of Classical Guitar and Acoustic Guitar Boutique
Battle Ground, Washington  (360) 597-2597
Serving the area of Battle Ground, Camas, Brush Prairie, Vancouver, Clark County Washington, and Portland Oregon.  Please call or email to schedule a visit!


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Shoulder Shrugs Guitar Player Back and Shoulders Stretch Exercise

The Shoulder Shrugs Guitar Player Back and Shoulder Stretch is a great exercise to warm up, loosen, stretch and prepare the muscles in the in the upper back, neck, and shoulders.  Perform this exercise before practice to help reduce strain and pain in the back and shoulders.  Move slowly and with purpose to ensure a good stretch and reduce the risk of injury.  You can download a free, printable .pdf for this exercise here: Shoulder-Shrugs-Guitar-Player-Warm-Up-Exercise.pdf or right click and save the image below.

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Shoulder Shrugs Guitar Player Back Stretch Exercise

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In a seated position, drop your arms down to your sides.  Press down with your shoulders and extend the neck and chin up.  Hold this position for a count of four.

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Bring your shoulders up into a shrug while dropping your chin down to your chest.  Press up with your shoulders.  Hold this position for a count of four.

3.  Repeat this exercise four more times for a total of five shrugs.




Serving Battle Ground, WA and the surrounding Clark County area.

Ross School of Classical Guitar and Acoustic Guitar Boutique
Battle Ground, Washington  (360) 597-2597
Serving the area of Battle Ground, Camas, Brush Prairie, Vancouver, Clark County Washington, and Portland Oregon.  Please call or email to schedule a visit!


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Back Twisters Guitar Player Back Stretch Exercise

The Back Twisters Guitar Player Back Stretch is a great exercise to warm up, loosen, stretch and prepare the muscles in the in the back, along the spine.  Perform this exercise before practice to help reduce strain and pain in the back.  Move slowly and with purpose to ensure a good stretch and reduce the risk of injury.  You can download a free, printable .pdf for this exercise here: Back-Twisters-Guitar-Player-Stretches.pdf or right click and save the image below.

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Guitar Player Back Twisters Stretch Exercise

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Sit facing forward with your hands on your lap.  Your feet should be shoulder width apart and your back straight.

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Grab your right thigh with your left hand.  Raise your right hand up above your head.  Pull with your left hand and look over your right shoulder.  Allow your body to twist at your waist.

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Return to your original position and relax.

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Grab your left thigh with your right hand.  Raise your left hand up above your head.  Pull with your right hand and look over your right shoulder.  Allow your body to twist at your waist.

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Return to your original position and relax.  Repeat this exercise for each side four more times for a total of five twisters per side.




Serving Battle Ground, WA and the surrounding Clark County area.

Ross School of Classical Guitar and Acoustic Guitar Boutique
Battle Ground, Washington  (360) 597-2597
Serving the area of Battle Ground, Camas, Brush Prairie, Vancouver, Clark County Washington, and Portland Oregon.  Please call or email to schedule a visit!

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Spider Scratch Guitar Player Right Hand Exercise

The Spider Scratch Guitar Player Right Hand exercise is a great exercise to strengthen and reinforce movements in the right hand fingers.  This exercise is also excellent for increasing finger independence in the right hand.  Perform this exercise before practice to help reduce strain and pain in the fingers and any time you have a chance to increase strength, finger independence, and reinforce proper finger movement.  You can download a free, printable .pdf for this exercise here: Spider-Scratch-Guitar-Player-Right-Hand-Exercise.pdf or right click and save the image below.

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Spider Scratch Right Hand Finger Guitar Player Exercise

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Plant your fingers on a flat surface with your fingers curved.  Spread them out and keep your hand raised.


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Gently, pull your finger back towards your hand like you would when scratching an itch.  Allow the joint just above the fingernail to break and fold in.


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Continue to pull the finger back up toward the palm.  Keep the rest of your hand relaxed and the other fingers firmly planted.


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Re-plant your finger and repeat this exercise five times for each finger and the thumb.





Serving Battle Ground, WA and the surrounding Clark County area.

Ross School of Classical Guitar and Acoustic Guitar Boutique
Battle Ground, Washington  (360) 597-2597
Serving the area of Battle Ground, Camas, Brush Prairie, Vancouver, Clark County Washington, and Portland Oregon.  Please call or email to schedule a visit!

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Spider Kicks Guitar Player Finger Strength Exercise

The Spider Kicks Guitar Player Finger Strength exercise is a great exercise to warm up, loosen, stretch and prepare the muscles in the fingers before practice.  This exercise is also excellent for increasing finger independence and strength.  Perform this exercise before practice to help reduce strain and pain in the fingers and any time you have a chance to increase strength and finger independence.  Move slowly and with purpose to ensure a good stretch and reduce the risk of injury.  You can download a free, printable .pdf for this exercise here: Spider-Kicks-Guitar-Player-Finger-Exercise.pdf or right click and save the image below.

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Spider Kicks Guitar Player Finger Strength and Independence Exercise

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Spider Kicks Guitar Player Finger Strength Exercise Step 1

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Spider Kicks Guitar Player Finger Strength Exercise Step 2

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Spider Kicks Guitar Player Finger Strength Exercise Step 3

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Spider Kicks Guitar Player Finger Strength Exercise Step 4

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Spider Kicks Guitar Player Finger Strength Exercise Step 5




Serving Battle Ground, WA and the surrounding Clark County area.

Ross School of Classical Guitar and Acoustic Guitar Boutique
Battle Ground, Washington  (360) 597-2597
Serving the area of Battle Ground, Camas, Brush Prairie, Vancouver, Clark County Washington, and Portland Oregon.  Please call or email to schedule a visit!
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