Originally Posted by: brenoazziWith a metronomer, practice at slow speed, too slow, about 50 bpm.

Then increase a little bit to 55 bpm, then to 60, and so on, until you reach the original bpm of the piece or exercise. Sometimes i like to pass the original bpm, because if i can play at a faster speed, it will be more easy to play at the original tempo.

Man, don´t be hurry. All the notes must sound clear, all the techniques must be executed with perfection. And only after this you must go to the next level and increase the bpm.

Remember, to play well, you don´t need to play fast. Some of the best pieces of all the times are at slow tempos.

Hope this can help you. See ya!

I agree. My reading about guitar and my own experience has shown the use of a metronome helps greatly. Start slow, get the playing down *very* well and then increase the speed just a bit (I do low-single digit percentage increases). Another technique is to gradually increase speed during the playing of the scale/passge/tune. The GT metronome works well for both of these methods.

Scales and other flexibility exercises, e.g., finger gym, can do wonders too. Incorporate 'em into your daily practice. Use the same metronome techniques.