Diagram illustrating the 80/20 Guitar Mastery concept

80/20 Guitar Part One: Minimal Practice for Maximum Results

Diagram illustrating the 80/20 Guitar Mastery concept

Discover the power of 80/20 guitar and revolutionize your guitar-playing journey! The 80/20 Rule has long been utilized by business and marketing experts, yielding astounding results. Now, it’s your turn to apply this principle to your guitar practice, maximizing your progress with minimal effort. Get ready to unlock your full potential with the 80/20 guitar approach!

What is the 80/20 Rule?

The 80/20 Rule, also known as Pareto’s Principle, was first observed by Vilfredo Pareto in his garden when he noticed that 20% of the peapods contained 80% of the peas. Pareto later discovered a similar income distribution across a variety of the world’s economies. When applied to the guitar, the 80/20 Rule suggests:

  • 80% of your practice time leads to 20% of your total progress on the guitar.
  • 20% of your practice time leads to 80% of your total progress on the guitar.

How does the 80/20 Rule apply to the guitar?

In rock guitar, mastering a few key chord grips, scale shapes, and rhythmic patterns can enable you to play thousands of songs. The ultimate 80/20 chord grip for a beginning guitarist is the movable power chord. Power chords are two-note chords containing a root note played with your index finger on the 6th or 5th string and a fifth above it played with your pinky or ring finger.

Root 6 Power Chord (G5) 

Root six power chords for 80/20 guitar mastery

*Why root 6? Because your index finger plays the root note on the 6th string.

Root 5 Power Chord (C5)

Root five power chords for 80/20 guitar mastery

*Why root 5? Because your index finger plays the root note on the 5th string.

80/20 Guitar: What’s so great about movable power chords?

The 80/20 Rule is all about achieving maximum results with minimal effort. While spending a few months learning the nine basic open chord shapes is beneficial, mastering the simple movable power chord grip will yield faster results.

The 9-Basic Open Chords

Nine basic chord shapes for 80/20 guitar mastery

80/20 Guitar = Movable Power Chords + Musical Alphabet

To unlock the 80/20 power of root six and root five movable power chord shapes, familiarize yourself with the musical alphabet and know the names of the notes on the 6th and 5th strings.

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Our curriculum focuses on essential guitar techniques, enabling students to progress rapidly and experience greater results with less effort. Your child will embark on a highly efficient and rewarding musical journey by prioritizing key skills that create the foundation for mastery. Invest in the Rock Dojo Complete Series and witness their growth as they develop self-confidence, discipline, and a lifelong passion for music.

Sample Video: Master Movable Power Chords with Rock Dojo

In this sample video from the Complete Series, I’ll teach your child to play movable power chords, a crucial skill for any budding guitarist. Movable power chords are an essential technique that allows players to create various sounds and easily play numerous songs on the guitar. Watch the sample video and discover how Rock Dojo’s fun and effective approach can help your child become a confident, skillful guitarist.

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