In the following article we’ll give you two synchronization exercises for classical guitar. 

Synchronization Exercise #1

Synchronizing the two hands is a very important part of technique and it is an essential component of playing legato — which is itself important for building speed. In this video, Dave Belcher walks you through a set of exercises to help get your hands in sync.

Download a PDF of the Exercises to follow along.

Synchronization Exercise #2

This exercise, first developed by Brazilian guitarist Fabio Zanon, requires the left-hand fingers to move vertically in a spider-like fashion. There are many benefits to this exercise for both hands.