As you attempt to solve problems, you should practice very slowly - but try to keep a beat. Music is sound in motion and you are trying to develop the ability to move your right and left hands according to a pulse or beat. Focus Focus on the problem areas, analyze the playing problems and develop a solution. Work on very small sections of music at a time. Eventually, play the entire musical phrase, slowly in real time.
Slow repetition is often necessary in order to develop the skills needed to perform on the guitar.
Gradually work things up to the desired tempo. Develop a Plan Practice could include chord development, accompaniment skills, sight reading, rhythm exercises, scales, improvisation, the development of repertoire. You should supplement your practice with the study of music theory and harmony. The more you learn about music, the better you will be able to perform it. This web page is a service of CMEA Bay Section , an organization of music educators dedicated to supporting music in our schools.