Better guitar playing, one useful repetition at a time
Fret & Habit is an independent guitar-practice publication for players who want clearer routines and more reliable technique. It covers practice design, rhythm, fretboard knowledge, picking, fretting, articulation, and the small adjustments that make songs easier to play well.
Start: Practice Methods →
Latest
all guides
Alternate Picking: Build an Even Down-Up Motion
Practice alternate picking with a secure but relaxed grip and a small repeating down-up motion.
Barre Chord Technique Without Excess Grip
Play barre chords by placing the index finger close behind the fret and using only the pressure required for the intended strings.
Bend Guitar Strings in Tune by Matching a Target
Bend a guitar string in tune by first playing and hearing the destination pitch as an ordinary fretted note.
Clean Chord Changes: Move Less and Land Together
Change guitar chords smoothly by confirming both shapes, identifying anchor or guide fingers, releasing excess pressure, and moving close to the strings.
Ear Training for Guitarists With the Instrument
Ear training for guitarists should connect hearing, singing, finding, and naming.
Fingerstyle Guitar Basics: Give Each Finger a Job
Begin fingerstyle guitar by assigning the thumb a simple bass route and giving one or two fingers clear treble-string jobs.
By topic
Practice Methods
Focused routines, logs, listening, rhythm work, and learning strategies for steady guitar progress.
Playing Technique
Clear approaches to fretting, picking, strumming, muting, bending, vibrato, fingerstyle, and chord transitions.