Day 5 - Guitar Exercise for Finger Independence and Control

Day 5 - Guitar Exercise for Finger Independence and Control

The title says it all.  I remember reading a lesson similar to this in a Guitar World magazine back in the early '90s.  It was written by Vernon Reid, who at the time was playing some really unorthadox, jazzy licks with his band Living Colour.

This lesson might be a little better because it's on video.  One suggestion: maybe once a week, try these out with a metronome.  It will help your sense of rhythm and help you discover if you've made any small improvements.  The "awkwardness" that he talks about can be quantified, and it's a great feeling to know you've made true progress.