Topmusicanswers
- How many hours should a guitarist practice?
- Is 2 hours a day enough guitar practice?
- What should I practice everyday on guitar?
How many hours should a guitarist practice?
No Need to Play All Day! Practice the Right Amount Consistently
| Goal | Time Practicing Every Day |
|---|---|
| Want to learn a particular Song or Two | 10 minutes |
| Teach Basic Guitar | 1 Hour |
| Play in a Band | 1-2 Hours |
| Master the Guitar | 3-4 Hours |
Is 2 hours a day enough guitar practice?
Long practice sessions, in general, will waste your time and it can even harm your progress if it drags on too long. For some people, this means anything past 2 hours per day is too much practice. Other people may be able to practice for 4 hours per day before their focus and memory retention starts to slip.
What should I practice everyday on guitar?
An example 20-minute practice routine for a complete beginner may look like this:
- 5 minutes: basic finger exercises.
- 5 minutes: work on playing and memorizing basic open chords.
- 5 minutes: practice more finger exercises.
- 5 minutes: practice basic riffs.
