Spider — One Note Per Beat

The classic 1-2-3-4 spider pattern slowed right down: one struck note on every metronome click, so you can focus purely on clean finger placement.

1.5 minutes

BPM 40–100

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Why It Matters

Before you play the spider fast, your fingers need to learn exactly where to land. Playing one note per metronome click removes all time pressure — you press one finger, pick once, listen for a clean note, and move on with the next click. This builds correct hand shape and finger independence from the very first day.

How to Practice

1Use one finger per fret: index on fret 1, middle on 2, ring on 3, pinky on 4.
2Play one note on every metronome click — one steady pick stroke per beat.
3Start on the low E string and work your way up to the high E string.
4Keep the fingers you already placed pressed down while you add the next one.

Tips & Techniques

•Press just behind the fret, not on top of it, so the note rings without buzzing.
•Keep your unused fingers hovering close above the strings, ready to drop.
•If a note buzzes or sounds muted, stop and fix your finger before the next click.