Clean Changes in G-D-Em-C: 12-Minute Weekly Plan

Start by measuring your current clean change count in one 60-second round for G <-> D and Em <-> C.

Set a realistic weekly target: add 2-4 clean changes by the end of the week while keeping timing stable.

Count only clean, in-time changes. Quality first, speed second.

• Minute 1-2: slow shape setup on G, D, Em, C with one full strum each.
• Minute 3-4: G <-> D timed round (60s on, 20s rest, repeat once).
• Minute 5-6: Em <-> C timed round (60s on, 20s rest, repeat once).
• Minute 7-9: full loop G -> D -> Em -> C at 65-75 BPM.
• Minute 10-12: one final quality round at baseline BPM plus 5 if clean.

Most timing issues come from stopping the right hand. Keep it moving even when the fretting hand is late.

• Use down-strums only for the first two rounds to reduce complexity.
• Count out loud: 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & during loop practice.
• If transitions slip, reduce tempo by 5 BPM and rebuild control.

Track results in simple notes. Small, consistent gains each week beat random high-speed attempts.

• Day 1-2: prioritize clean landings at a comfortable tempo.
• Day 3-4: add one accent pattern (light on beat 1, stronger on beat 3).
• Day 5-6: raise tempo by 5 BPM only if at least 80 percent of changes are clean.
• Day 7: run one test set and record best clean count for each pair.

Run each block for equal time, then repeat one weak block at the end.

Move to the next lesson set in the same focus area.