The Guitar Formula Podcast: Recent Episodes
Mario Gorito: Guitar Instructor, Session Musician and Blogger
In this episode we’ll continue to explore rhythms on the guitar. The progression for this one is G – C – D – Am. The rhythm is 1 – 2+ – 3+ – 4.
In this episode we will discuss the rhythm 1 – 2+ – 3 – 4. Let’s dive in using the chord progression G – Em – C – D.
In this episode we’ll dive into what eighth notes are and how to play them on the guitar. Pay especial attention to the part where I talk about consistency.
In this episode we continue to talk about rhythms. Most specifically the quarter notes and quarter rests. We’ll also have 3 examples to practice, but as always, we encourage you to make up and...
In this episode we begin talking about rhythms such as whole, half, quarter, and eighth notes. Check out the video to learn how to play each of these rhythms. Rhythms in Music: Whole Notes:...
In this episode we’ll finish up the first round of 12 bar blues progressions. We’ll cover 2 other variations of it in the key of D. Part 1 - Part 2 -
In this episode we’ll play the save form of the 12 bar blues, but this time in the key of D.
In this episode we we continue to talk about the 12 bar blues in the key of G. This time around we will add a variation which will be very useful when playing the...
In this episode we will continue talking about the 12 bar blues. We will keep the same formula as the episode before, but instead of the key of A, this one is in the...
As we discussed in the previous podcast episode, the 12 bar blues has a very simple formula. This formula involves arranging musical degrees I, IV, and V of any key in a particular order....
In this episode we talk about the most basic version of a 12 bar blues. We also discuss the formula for how to play this basic 12 bar blues in the key of A...
Today we will start talking about the 12 bar blues. For this episode, it’s important to remember the notes on the E and the A strings, as well as the open major and dominant...
On this episode we talk about the G7/G Dominant 7th chord. We’ll use this chord along with the C7 during our blues progressions in the next few episodes.
Today on the podcast we’ll be talking about the C7 chord. This is another chord we will be using on some blues progressions we’ll be playing in the next episodes.
In this episode, we talk about the E7 (E Dominant 7th) chord. This is the 2nd of our dominant 7th series which we will be using to play the blues in a future episode.
In this episode we start talking about dominant 7th chords. In episode 57 we talk about the A7 chord. These dominant 7th chords will come in handy when we talk about the blues in...
This is the last episode talking about alternate picking for now. We’ll get back to it later on in the series.
In this episode we start talking about and learning how to alternate pick on the guitar.
How Important is Learning the Basics on the Guitar if I Want to Play a Specific Style? – In today’s episode, we answer this question which a lot of beginner guitar players have.
What Do I Do If My Wrist and Fingers Hurt When I Play the Guitar? – In today’s episode, we answer this question which a lot of beginner guitar players have.
Should I Start on Acoustic or Electric Guitar? – In today’s episode we answer that question that many beginners struggle with.
This concludes our studies of strumming patterns for now. In future episodes we will talk about more complex types of strumming patterns.
In this episode, we are going to continue to talk about strumming patterns on the guitar.
In this episode we begin discussing chord progressions. In this particular episode we talk about changing from E – Am and G – D.
In this episode we are going to talk about how to find the notes on the B and e strings of the guitar.
On this episode we will talk about the how to find the notes on the D and G strings of the guitar.
In this episode we are going to talk about the sharps and flats on the E and A strings.
In today’s episode we’ll start learning the notes on the fretboard using the Guitar Formula method.
In this episode we’ll talk about how to properly hold the guitar for maximum performance.
In this episode we discuss yet another great warm up exercise for beginner to advanced guitarists.
In this episode we’ll continue to talk about warm up exercises for guitar. Taking it yet a step further than the last episode.
In this episode we’ll continue talking about warm up exercises. This one is a little bit more difficult than the previous exercise.
In this episode we’ll be talking about the very first warm up exercise you should learn on the guitar. This is not only a good warm up, but also a good a good coordination...
In this episode we will learn the G – Em – C – D chord progression. This one is used on many songs, so be sure to learn it well!
In this episode we’ll discuss the G – D – Am – C chord progression. Get ready as we start to play with more chords and slightly more complex progressions!
In this episode we’ll explore the Em – E – Am chord progression. This is another great progression to work on, so let’s get started!
In this episode we will work on the E – Am chord progression. Watch the episode to learn the best way to go from one chord to the other.
In this episode we are going to continue talking about chord progressions. The second chord progression you’ll learn uses the G and D chords.
In this episode we are going to start talking about chord progressions. The first chord progression you’ll learn uses the C and Am chords.
In this episode you will learn how to play an A minor chord on the guitar. This is the 3rd of the 8 most commonly played chords on the guitar.
In this episode you will learn how to play an E major chord on the guitar. This is the 2nd of the 8 most commonly played chords on the guitar.
On this episode you will learn your first chord, the E minor (Em) chord. This is the first of a series of chords that we’ll be learning how to play on the guitar. With...
What is a power chord? On this episode we dive into what a power chord is. After watching this episode, you will know 2 different ways to play this 2 note chord.
What is the difference between a note and a chord? On this episode we learn what the difference is between these two on the guitar.
On this episode we continue talking about the finger, string, and fret exercise. However, this time around we refer to the strings by name/note instead of by number. Check out this episode to learn...
In this episode we are going to be talking about the finger, string, and fret exercise. Understanding these terms and what they mean will be very important when learning how to play the guitar....
Welcome to the Podcast! This episode is the first of a daily series of podcast episodes. The show was created to teach anyone how to play the guitar one step at a time. On this...