The 7 Guitar Exercises That Will Change Your Life

All guitarists MUST know these 7 exercises - did you try them already? Get your tabs, guitar pro files, backing tracks, and video play-alongs for these workouts here: / bernth
These guitar exercises greatly helped me with improving my technique skills and they will do the same thing for you :) Aside from being extremely helpful, they are also quite fun to work on and I hope you enjoy playing them!
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00:00 Intro
01:01 The Practice Myth
02:01 Exercise #1
02:53 Exercise Demonstration #1
03:40 Exercise #2
04:30 Exercise Demonstration #2
05:42 Exercise #3
06:39 Exercise Demonstration #3
07:38 Exercise #4
08:08 Exercise Demonstration #4
08:49 Exercise #5
09:39 Exercise Demonstration #5
10:42 Exercise #6
11:22 Exercise Demonstration #6
12:07 Exercise #7
12:40 Exercise Demonstration #7
13:39 Outro
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[@Bernthguitar]

Attention guitarists! 🎸 Get your tabs, guitar pro files, backing tracks, and video play-alongs for these workouts here: www.patreon.com/bernth - happy practicing!! 🤘

[@RajatKumar]

Best guitarist I've ever seen❤️

[@udayanmustafi3963]

🎸

[@ryan.m990]

Hey, do you know Paul Davids?.!

[@allboutthemojo]

I love the exercises and appreciate the work.thank you. just providing some feedback I must say that the tab intonation font being so small and going so fast makes it super difficult and discouraging. Even if I reduce the play back speed, the font is too small for people without a perfect 20 20. Anyone else think so?

[@dmeemd7787]

These exercises are modified AND AMAZINGLY COMMUNICATED in a fashion that are probably the best I've ever come across (ever) ...naturally, some I've figured out on my own (some example being speed bursts; equal temperament, dynamics, w/ legato, etc; slight lead/lag issues and why.. and so on, etc.) ...BUUUT then hearing you say it (and seeing it) REALLY engrains it in!! ..and I'll be using a LOT more of these with and w/o modifications..as one should 🙂🤘🏻 (and you are a PHENOMENAL artist and musician!!)

[@IBoughtItMyself]

2:53 Exercise 1: Alternate picking 16th notes 4:31 Exercise 2: Pinky/fretting hand exercise 5:57 Exercise 3: Clean 7-note groups/alternate picking skills. Sounds awesome. 7:48 Exercise 4: Sweep picking/finger independence/pull-offs 8:08 - Tab for exercise 4 8:50 Exercise 5: Speed burst workout 9:40 - Tab for exercise 5 and demo at insane speed 9:52 - Tab for exercise 5 and demo at merely high speed 11:23 Exercise 6: Sweep picking directional exercise with tab 12:10 - Exercise 7 intro: Legato, with hammer-ons and pull-offs 12:43 - The exercise 12:49 - The exercise with tabs at uncomfortable speed quickly moving to preposterous speed

[@Gares.]

I have finally gotten a girlfriend after practicing these exercises, they truly changed my life! Thank you Bernth!

[@reybot5125]

I’m not sure that’s what the exercises were for, but congrats brother!

[@encikbagus6220]

Buto ....borak kapir

[@chilldude30]

Are you 11? I really hope you're not over the age of 16.

[@muslimobaidullahshukhon3465]

Hehehehehe 😝😝😝

[@denisborzov8406]

@@chilldude30 as a man, your skills matter more and more as you age, even when it comes to romantic relationships. So his comment, funnily enough, makes perfect sense. I don't know what _you_ are talking about, however.

[@rickclick8359]

These are the best lessons for improving picking technique I've ever found after years of playing guitar. One thing I noticed whilst trying to increase my speed on the two note per string exercise was my pick depth. If you come from a blues background and are used to digging in more it takes an adjustment for shredding. Now during this exercise, it feels like I'm going to miss the strings with the tip but I don't, instead, I get a much lighter feel using far less energy almost like floating over the top, just better for speed but it feels strange, something I will have to get used to.

[@LovesickBluesBoi]

Rick I am currently working on my shredding skills. I come from more blues background, but years ago I played rhythm in thrash/ death metal. I love to dig into it, use the pick harder on strings, use a lot of grip in my left hand while bending etc. Since two months I started seriously practicing to be able to do solo's, working daily on my techniques and reducing my bad habits. As you said, it feels strange, almost like learning for the first time how to play. Effortless at times, like I seriously don't even feel my fingers moving wondering how my fingers reached the string etc. That effortlessness is somehow discomforting, especially with bends. I struggle so much now with clean bends, because my whole left hand is in a different position, and I have my guitar a lot higher, standing straight. It definitely takes time to get used to. Hope you're doing well Rick!!

[@hoosleepy]

@@LovesickBluesBoi wholesome comment

[@pedrolantyer]

Exercise #4 just happens to be present on John Petrucci's Rock Discipline and it's is indeed great. John also recommends using string skipping with it (instead of playing 4 strings I'm a row, use the Low E, A, D and High E strings)

[@m151ek15]

I need to tell you. I was stuck for years with many things. Synchronizing hands, position of freting hand and so on. But after watching your workouts I finally belive that I can jump over the speed wich I was thinking is impossible for me. Especially this workout suprised me how fast I progress. You're the men. Thank you 😃

[@jongoodman4622]

"That this can be quite overwhelming as well.' Thank You

[@SolarTides]

Schnelltestzentrum is where you have to go when you come back after you had Fernweh and went on vacation. Great Vid Bernth :) really pushing my limits.

[@Rob_Lee]

Maaaan, I freaking love Bernth and his content he puts out. Thank you so much for keeping me motivated and inspired on my shred journey! I’ve been feeling some Fernweh with everything going on lately 🤪

[@myvivo9785]

Bernth the best teacher I have followed till now..thanks for all your sharing online

[@johnmunster4028]

Wow the quality of your videos keeps getting better and better, great job by you and your crew. Your motivation, experience and abilities in teaching are very inspiring to us mear mortals who want to play guitar for fun. Thank you, Thank you & Thank you.

[@jamesweber9557]

Love the new channel. Thanks Dewayne. God Bless.

[@gregcharles6528]

I love you like a brother! You have helped me immensely!!! Let's Keep Shredding!!!

[@ViewDeeMooVee]

Been looking for an instructor that really can help me level up my lead playing. I found it! Thanks Bernth!

[@Gterang]

Most of exercises you presented in this video are already shown in your previous ones, but what matters is how I'm eager to work on it on a daily basis. Thank you for the motivation Bernth!

[@TedNugenTsTankSchool78]

Those are some great work outs Bernth. Thanks very much for always having very useful lessons on your chanel. You are an excellent teacher who is very good at explaining why and what your exercises meant to help with. Thanks again! 🤘🤘

[@isaac-a413]

You are a genius bro, i been playing your exercises for 3 months, and I improve my guitar skills

[@kennethcausing6042]

My guy is a flat out GOLD MINE! Always with a QUALITY content. Keep it my guy! Best.

[@dannidarko2880]

The first video un all youtube that actually teaches you how to improve. Thank you man. Honestly!

[@tylerobrien2666]

This is the practice routine I'm going to use from now on. Really solid structure!

[@ryanpatrick3567]

big fan of your stuff, big fan of metal. happy to see this vid of yours ranked #2 for "guitar exercises" ... represent!!

[@jasonkirby6250]

That riff at the end... 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@GCFILMS697]

Thanks bro! I'll try it soon.

[@jeremykerner2100]

These are killer! Definitely incorporating some of this into my daily routine. Many thanks 🙏🏻

[@titmusspaultpaul5]

New subscriber but I so enjoy your content. Its really practical and very important for people getting serious on the guitar. Thanks.... cheers mate.

[@averagejoe1898]

Thank you, really clarifies alot

[@wadedanielson9596]

Dude you have helped me so much! Your youtube channel is my favorite🤘🤘

[@wilssantos2]

This video truly made me excited. With these two years of pandemic, my Fernveh is really strong right now... having good exercises is so important to improving, and you just layed such awesomeness that I HAVE to try that right now! Haha. Thanks a lot for existing!

[@sokushinbutsu2877]

OXI MERMAO VAI BRINCA DE MALANDRAO NA GRINGA? TA DEVENU RAPA

[@patrickthacker9381]

Wow, my guitar journey has been intense. I needed to heat up my routines. Thank you for the upload.

[@sylvesterdunggat2326]

Thanks!! I really need this exercise

[@stevenbuckley4433]

These look like some excellent exercises. Thanks Bernth.

[@iracekx09]

This guy is freaking awesome love how he breaks everything down!

[@thoughtcheese7310]

*Fernweh* Exercises 1, 2, & 7 really helped out a lot. Thanks.

[@jameshetfield507]

hey bro, i am beginner, not total beginner but still this made me think i am really shitty lmao can you tell me if you had problems in the first exercise, i really have problem with the right hand, its totally unplayable, i cant switch strings alternative picking 2 notes like that, i dont know dude, its extremely hard for me, ofc its not the problem in left hand but in the right, i never had experience with something like this

[@fajaradi1223]

Thank You Bernth! This is really helpful!

[@Ulfbjornweirsson]

wow! just wow. this was very informative and it's gonna completely change the game for me . thank you

[@NorthTexasEagle1989]

Subscribed after seeing three of these great, (Quik and clear) tutorial type videos.

[@rajkmasih]

Wow! your techniques are wonderful Bro. Thanks for sharing them.

[@thebaldshredder]

Those are extremely helpful exercises. Thanks man!

[@timothyjerry1177]

Best instructor and ideas Thank you man. You are awesome 👍🏼

[@hieuphan448]

Thanks very much for your advices to improve technics, the lessons are greatly

[@learcenciel4821]

Thanks for sharing this Bernth

[@BUTT-HEAD666]

These are great guitar exercises Bernth I really need to start practicing guitar more

[@97stratocaster21]

After reading Stephen King's comment, I'm thinking lack of practice time probably shouldn't be your biggest concern. (Actually, Stephen King's comment cracked me up)

[@peterharrell7305]

I really just do exercises on guitar, anymore. I think I enjoy it more than playing music. Lol

[@BUTT-HEAD666]

@@peterharrell7305 That's cool whatever works for you maybe you can come up with a song when your doing your exercises on guitar

[@peterharrell7305]

@@BUTT-HEAD666 maybe, but meh. It's more like a stress ball for me, me thinks. I can't remember the last time I even plugged in.

[@BUTT-HEAD666]

@@peterharrell7305 oh ok

[@erysv]

Great video bro! Definitly going to practice those exercises!

[@nestortolentino]

Great lessons!!! Thank you very much for these lessons sir...you are a very good teacher and a great person...godbless👍👍👍

[@kronoscamron7412]

thanks Mr. bernth ... these exercises are EXCELLENT

[@Eagle_eye__]

Really appreciate your videos-ty!

[@fabiusveronaitaly8198]

Ciao !!! Started ti do you exercize from almost five weeks ago and you are great !!! I Just get Better !!!you are the best theacher in all you tube !!🤘🤘 ciao from Verona!!

[@johnnyj2d3]

These are exactly what I needed and also I spotted the way you take your pick to play and it's very different from mine and I think that's why I've never been able to do sweep picking in my life, I gotta work in changing the way I've always been using my pick...

[@joelmenezes1797]

Thank you so much it really helped me out a lot.. !! 🙏🙏😁

[@kaliomax3178]

Great Teacher ! and great channel we can fill your designer skills , pleasant to watch . Just need to practice now ! Fernweh

[@juanrodriguezvictor292]

Thanks Bern really great exercises awesome !

[@AWM8]

Very interesting. Thank you for sharing Bernth!

[@abcnech]

Thank you !! 🤘

[@dmeemd7787]

These exercises are modified AND AMAZINGLY COMMUNICATED in a fashion that are probably the best I've ever come across (ever) ...naturally, some I've figured out on my own (some example being speed bursts; equal temperament, dynamics, w/ legato, etc; slight lead/lag issues and why.. and so on, etc.) ...BUUUT then hearing you say it (and seeing it) REALLY engrains it in!! ..and I'll be using a LOT more of these with and w/o modifications..as one should 🙂🤘🏻 (and you are a PHENOMENAL artist and musician!!)

[@DonkaKongJr]

Learning more day by day

[@hellrider9028]

Thank you so much ❤

[@jenniferhstandley5700]

I feel excited!

[@Darth-Geralt]

I love exercises 1,2 and 4 gonna practice them like a lot, thank you bro you are really the best no kidding

[@SpellCazter]

Berneth, bro I've been practicing the first exercise for about 30 minutes can already feel the difference in my two note alternate and gallop thanks a tone 🤘

[@reneraymond7807]

Bravoooo! What great workout,"DUDE"

[@sawogolec2286]

awesome vid thx!

[@wkd0]

There was a video of yours, I watched and I learnt how to play the c Aeolian shape now i can do abc to G from 5th fret thank you learn more from you than anyone else i only learn from youtube never had a lesson you help so much hopefully i improve

[@DanielVillamor67Jzz]

Thanks for the video. I returned to playing guitar after a couple of years and I REALLY need to practice this kind of things.

[@chrispapadakis3965]

great job dude keep it up!

[@MeshuggahDave.]

Sending this to a friend. Thanks for the awesome advice.

[@michaelstefanidis4826]

Exercise 1 reminded me of endorama intro by Kreator Awesome 2 note per string exercise. Love the work BERNTH.

[@Bearaudeus]

Change my life!!!! Right!…. Now! 🤙🏼 Love your lessons, thank you.

[@siddhiupadhyaya6601]

Love this new intro

[@almond42069]

Epic production

[@donh90]

Great video!

[@chrisderoux1425]

lol wtf?That small tune you did starting at 13:40 and lasting a few seconds was incredible!!!!Ive never heard anything like it!I'm speechless!!!

[@joshuagoudie2849]

watched this for the first time today. after seeing exercise 2 i picked up my guitar and tried it and realized how insanely wild my pinky was. tried it for the last half hour and its waaaay harder than it looks lol. definitely something ill be working on. ty kind sir

[@eddiecasul2626]

love your videos the most on KZbin

[@ctremblay2]

Thank you very much

[@JanithNissanka]

This is awesome bro Thank you brother 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@peteryiu1158]

really good stuff. thanks so much and for me i found it most difficult to separate my middle and ring finger when i play fast

[@masterreif]

My favourite exercise for the pinky is to use only the ring finger and the pinky. You can practice it on every thread. for example you can do it on the 5 Thread for the ring finger and 6 thread for the pinky. You start on the 1st string first the ring finger then the pinky. Next step repeat it on the 2nd string, then the 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th and then the same up, 5th string, 4th string, 3rd string, 2nd string and then the 1st. do it down and up and down and up. At the beginning it is really hard, but after a time it goes faster and faster.

[@egmaverikc84]

Thank you so much Bernth!!! Fernweh!!!

[@Jack.Waters]

Essential. Thank you.

[@trevormay226]

I loved your advice about making your own exercises, I was having a proble, with both my middle finger and my ring finger going to the same fret and running into each other. So i put my ring finger on the 13th fret and my middle finger on the 11th and then just went down the fretboard a few times like that and at the end my fingers were fairly stretched apart and the problem fixed itself in less than 15 minutes (if anyone else has this problem try this)

[@mallowmeshes2526]

Intro=🔥

[@radojcicrick3686]

Danke für alles GOAT teacher 🔥🎸🤘🏻

[@nelsontony7686]

Awesome solo🤘🤘🤘🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@sleeze1710]

Great stuff, many thanks for sharing your experiences and your playing and practice techniques with us common folk (I speak for myself - :))

[@EvanAngelos]

Another Excellent video with amazing exercises. Thank you for the new lessons. Now off to practice. 🎸🤘. Oh, i forgot to mention i definitely feel Fernweh. :-D

[@markmatson5522]

Much more interesting than spider exercises, and also powerful. Thank you for creating this video.

[@KingNuma.k82]

Amazing video!! Guitar God here I come!!

[@dukevelez7752]

Mr.bernth,thanx for your lessons,that helps me slowly get as best as I can by in depth teaching-I have brain trauma&my biggest side effects are my memory,coordination&abit of equilibrium,problems!you can't play obviously w/no memory!but this is slowly helping by constant info.&just trying to get as best as I can-even if I can't play w/a band for now,I can still get better&play w/backing tracks while practicing&at least thankful that I can play as others might not able due to health!"Jason becker"-what a talented player&its sad to see him now esp.that one of the bad ass players ever in his condition,that can't play at all! Thanx-happy holidays🎄🎸

[@mcnadz2742]

That s my big dream idol i want to learn more technics came from you ...thank you sir ...bernth

[@Goatythemeow]

my list 1 - alternate picking 4 - sweep picking 5 - quick bursts and rests. 6 - sweep picking 7 - hammer on and pull off

[@pauloyo3648]

Really good video bro 👍🏼

[@deanperez9426]

You the Man 💯👑🤘

[@eldrain88]

Correct spider excersize totally changed my accuracity. Miracle

[@staceysphatstacks5572]

Great lesson 👌👍

[@ivancornejo2111]

awesome exercisa

[@johnmanyozo175]

Hey man I think I m lucky to meet u hey! U are a great teacher. I saw u on a Colabo that u did with Charles

[@bigsjohnson265]

Finally! Yes!

[@donwilson9939]

Love your videos

[@TheStrykerProject]

Since I've come back from vacation and have overcome my *Fernweh* I can restart with a fresh practice routine! 🤘🏻🍻

[@ud6083]

Fernweh bruh. Great vid!!! This one will be useful af!!!