The Guitar Formula Podcast

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 practice your own rhythms as well.

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:

Half Notes

Quarter Notes

Eighth 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 blues.

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 key of G.

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. With that said, keep in mind that this arrangement can be to create different variations. The first example of this arrangement was the following:

 For this example in episode #64, we'll be exchanging measure #2 from degree I to degree IV. This will be our first variation:

First, let's take a look at the first example in the key of A:

Now, let's take a look at the first variation of this 12 bar blues, still in the key of A:

Remember that we're starting very simple, then building on these 12 bar blues progressions in order to create different variations. These variations exist so that blues songs differentiate from one another, as well as to keep our playing interesting.

Today's Practice 

-Learn and memorize the 12 bar blues progression variation discussed on this episode.

-Be able to play this 12 bar blues variation at 100bpm.

-Use the free Ultimate Practice Pack to help you learn this progression fast.

Friday's Lesson

-12 Bar Blues Progression in D - Variation #2

Don't forget to leave us a comment below with any questions, comments, suggestions, etc.

Happy Practicing! 

-Mario