Just a quick note on spider pattern exercises etc. The chromatic ones are good for dexterity and co-ordination, but I would also suggest a three note per string exercise - something like:
e------------------------------------3-5-7--------
b-----------------------------3-5-7---------------
g-----------------------4-5-7---------------------
d----------------4-5-7----------------------------
a---------3-5-7-----------------------------------
e---3-5-7-----------------------------------------
The above is G Ionian (Major) scale. Once you've done this shift it up two frets, then another two etc.
The reason for this is that I've found in my students that the '1234,1224,1234,1234....' approach if used in isolation can lead to your fretting hand leaning rather than your fingers being in line with the frets.
No argument though. I'm not a talented guitar player - I practiced a helluva lot when I was a kid, and still do now. If I don't keep it up, I'll blow at my next gig.... it's that simple...
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