My Guitar Practice Routine - How I Quickly Improved My Guitar Playing!

The long awaited video of the little exercises and bits I do to get better at playing guitar!! These exercises have really helped me improve my technique and harmony knowledge and maybe it can help you too (that's why I shared them lol) anyway thank you for watching:)))
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Mango

[@oranges9893]

Here's an outline and some further details for newcomers: Note: If you don't know how to read music, if you don't know basic scales, arpeggios, modes then this won't make sense to you at all 1. 0:35 Note Finding. Find all the notes across the board 2. 1:05 A minor scale (aeolian) in 6 permutations and play styles. If youre familiar with the a minor scale that's basically it. Instead of playing the notes in the same order rearrange the order but don't change the note you start and end on. Play in a different style each time. Legato is a guitar playing technique where we try to keep our fingers on the strings as much as possible. Alternate picking: this is huge and many guirarists (especially me) are used to mainly downpicks. With alternate you want to pick up, pick down as much as possible 3. 3:00 you want to take the technique used for A minor and switch it to C Major 4: G Major scale, you'll want to play this descending order going down the fretboard 5. 4:30 A Minor sweep picking. Sweep picking, sweep picking when you're aiming to pick more than one note quickly as you're playing. In this case its downpick, basically, instead of picking one note at a time you're going for as many as you can 6. 5:20 palm muting picking excersize for 3 minutes anywhere on the guitar, basically just try to perfect your picking in this excersize 7. After this you'll practice playing whatever you want, Mango then goes over stuff she's experimenting with however you'll probably at this point want to come up with your own licks I hope I helped make this clearer for some people

[@Ananya807]

I love you. Thank you so much.

[@brushstroke3733]

I'm not sure your explanation of sweep picking is correct. I believe sweep picking is when you pick smoothly from one string to the next, almost like a strum, and hammer on or pull off any additional notes being played along the way. So you might start on the G-string somewhere, play a note (call it the root), then hammer on a minor third then playing the fifth on the B-string below, then a minor seventh hammering on to the root again on the E-string below, all with one smooth downward motion of the pick.

[@belpack8989]

Some people say learning scales, chords, and theory hurt their music. IMO, the most important thing about learning it is that it helps you communicate with other musicians. If you say "This is in the key of A" or "This is an Asus4 chord", it really helps get your ideas across. That's not the only thing useful about learning music, but it's one of the major reasons IMO.

[@Linked-HYPER]

THANK YOU

[@oranges9893]

@@brushstroke3733 probably im not that well versed in music theory or technique so youre probably right

[@helo6811]

• 5 minutes: note finding 0:44 • A minor variations 6 permutations of this A minor scale (legato and other day alternate picking) 1:39 • C major legato 3:11 • G major legato going through the hole fretboard 4:02 • A minor picking exercise (?) - A minor scale through the hole fretboard 4:28 • Palm mute 5:09 • Break time playing whatever u want for 30 min🤝5:40

[@markfanelli5293]

It's cool to see people doing similar exercises. The note finding has been so useful, I can't believe it took me so long to incorporate it.

[@lookforthegood1]

legit I always tell myself I need to REMEMBER all my notes but have never done this.

[@TheForeverchanges]

I recently changed my note finding to not looking at the fretboard. I thought this would be really hard. It accelerates the memorizing process. Five minutes a day. Try it!

[@cjsmith8319]

I’ve been a musician for 15 years. My practice has almost never been structured to this extent. Your advice is helpful to all types of levels! Great work!

[@coddmodd]

The sweep picking scales and arpeggios are a great tip. I've just been using the modes recently to practice playing in a key around the guitar while using the trick to find the root notes. I only would just play songs b4 so this is all very helpful.

[@dixee6498]

I just stumbled upon this video and it reminds me of when I saw someone else starting out years ago. I'm hoping you'll progress as well and I get to see it as you do. Thank you for sharing your learning journey with us. Liked and subscribed.

[@GuitarPracticeHub]

Thanks for this video, practicing is such a great habit! You’re awesome for sharing this!

[@claudiocortes1041]

Im a beginner so I got no clue what you just said 😭 none the less good video 👍🏽

[@MangoGuitar]

oh what’s not clear? and thank you!!

[@oranges9893]

You have to learn music fundamentals, scales, major/minor chords, where the notes on the fretboard are, styles of playing. This video is more geared towards people with a background in music theory, if you plan on playing by ear I'd suggest looking up the spider technique. However. You're not going to go as far without theory

[@iamanovercomer3253]

​​@@MangoGuitar as a beginner I didn't know all the terms ( still learning) and when I was taking a online course... I found out that I knew more than I thought. And Metrodome is key .. I will have to work on that.

[@louiscyfer6944]

@@MangoGuitar your technique us all over the place. poor economy of motion. need to slow down and do it for more than 2 minutes.

[@JollymasterJR]

If you haven’t yet I suggest Yousician it’s great for getting you from beginner to intermediate

[@ChristopherVonnCornelio]

I've actually just diacovered note finding on my own. Amazing to know that you are doing this too. Thank you for sharing.

[@donaldwalker6353]

Great video for experienced guitarists, I try very hard to practice a routine like this and it is very productive. 👍🏼

[@simondavies6270]

I like your channel especially witnessing your journey as your gain fluency and expertise on your exploration of the guitar. It is a tremendous showcase for all young students wishing to learn the guitar and would wholeheartedly recommend your channel too anyone at the fundamental stage. Your honesty detailing your progress is perhaps the most wholesomely gratifying thing about your channel and I wish you every success. I look forward to watching more .....

[@hat7475]

just when i was listening to my parents saying to drop the guitar during my exams for a while, i get this notification 💀 but its a good motivational boost! I'll be sure to check this whole out when i get done with other stuff >:)

[@Ryantalope]

Even to a seasoned guitar player, these routines are still useful 👌🏼 subscribed 👌🏼

[@jpmclendon3827]

hey manga ive been watching you play guitar for awhile now, your onr of my insprations when it comes yo guitar i got my guitar abt a year ago now and never quit bc i saw how you had gotten

[@mikebozik]

You make it very clear, that practicing is actually fun... and meditation. It is good for you. Keep doing what you are doing, and concentrate on making perfect movements at slower tempos.😊 Your ear will catch up in time.

[@nicoleorr8843]

yes! thinking of it as a meditation has made it more fun and easier to be consistent with it

[@TheMidnightGuitarist]

Thank you so much for sharing some of your routine! I stumbled upon your channel, watched a bunch of videos, and subscribed! 😀 Your progress / improvement is really impressive. I'm new to guitar and I plan to start with finger exercises to improve strength and dexterity (variations of spider walks). The note finding is something I had not seen before, but makes complete sense so I'm excited to start that too. Do you have any recommendations on videos, books / resources etc that you used or found helpful over the years?

[@brucemillar]

Top tip to learn the note positions on the fretboard. I wish I had been told this 40 years ago. It makes life easy almost immediately.

[@yonisapir6270]

Love that clean Fender sound

[@luanmiche]

Thank you very much for this video. I just found your chanel by searching "Guitar playing progress". I'm coming back to my studies in the A-Guitar and your tips help a lot. :)

[@peterworam9376]

That's a really nice strat. Love the finish.

[@roderickstaples127]

Nice video. It's interesting to see how other people practice. I don't think I've seen one before. One tip. I notice you run through a whole succession of techniques (maybe it was just to show us). If you want to perfect a technique, stick to one thing and repeat the same pattern for 10 minutes. You should notice a distinct improvement over the 10 minutes. Keep doing this for some days, the improvement will also feed into other patterns that you haven't even been practicing.

[@michaelanthony9068]

Thank you ! Wonderful wisdom !

[@ericrosas495]

Thanks for the exercises 🔥🙋

[@samasuncion]

You're doing it right. I am quite sure that you'll be a great guitar player. Keep it up. Cheers !

[@GuitarSlayer136]

Okay this actually rules. I'm mad yoinkin some of these to add to my own. Also as an additional tip that doesn't involve the guitar but will massively improve your playing/longevity; do an extensive tendon stretch routine on both hands before sitting down for a session. Your fingers will not only feel 10x faster and smoother your tendons will strengthen and loosen making playing easier for longer. I suggest looking up guitarists to learn proper stretches and just doing them before every practice/jam session

[@MegaMinecraftluver]

do you speak like this in person?

[@laurinewman7850]

Excellent lesson. ❤ Thanks

[@KatherineV06]

Thanks for this video and share your routine ❤

[@jhavajoe3792]

Excellent. I'm 10X your age, but am inspired to use you routine. Starting to play again after a short break of 40 years. Thanks!

[@senhorguitarro]

her probably > 20yo so you are > 200yo?

[@Delgalar]

hence the short 40 year break lol

[@mikementzer1622]

​@Delgalar the dude is a vampire

[@SailingJasine]

@@mikementzer1622 either that or the guy thinks she's 8.

[@MangoGuitar]

let me know how you get on with these :)

[@arianatorbutera9152]

Being self-taught, studying is sometimes what I do the least, I think I need a little more discipline 😅

[@arianatorbutera9152]

@Hitomi I definitely agree with you on EVERYTHING. The issue in my case, being self-taught is not something I chose, what happens is that I have no other option. I can't afford to pay for music classes or things like that for reasons of resources. So yes, I agree that what I can do on my own is very limited, but it's all I have. Trust me, I don't expect to get far with this, especially with all those limitations, I can never have the level of someone who studies music seriously, but I enjoy it, and I do what I can. If I had the opportunity to enter music more formally, I would.

[@bartlfc480]

@@arianatorbutera9152 you can get far self-taught. Eric clapton and Jimi Hendrix are also self-taught

[@horaciogomez4368]

Great video! You need to practice the basics on everything if you want to get better. Today’s microwave generation want everything immediately. Keep it up kid!

[@johnfeole1971]

Keep at it you already sound great!

[@carmelahogan1461]

Hi great video. I like the Jazz improv at the end sounds great. I am intrigued to know what setup you have, what software do you use on your computer to get your sounds? And what speakers do you have for play back? Thanks a lot 😊

[@DrDanielFox]

Awesome. Thanks

[@purefoldnz3070]

this was brilliant thanks

[@ClashClans-gt1yg]

So I am an acoustic beginner and still understood most of your video coz I watch a lot of guitar reactions in which they analyse on how they played so yeah once u know the terms like legato, arpeggios, etc then this video is self explanatory so yeah great video👍

[@angellima7893]

Lol I read “So I am an autistic beginner…” and I was like, same 😮

[@garyhull6689]

Really good. Cheers!

[@shanewalton8888]

It is later now. Thank you for the note-finding exercise.

[@iiii-kg8vf]

Hello!! I’m about to get my first eletric guitar this few days and i’m quite overwhelmed with where i should study and learn first. (I also have never touch acoustic guitar too.) where and what should i learn first? Thank you. :)

[@tylerlong7733]

your bends are fantastic

[@jamesfrank3421]

thanks Mango

[@bradwoods371]

Very effective!

[@gzartuche]

Self taught for like 7plus years so naturally im ready for a routine

[@stronkloli3089]

1. 5 min: note finding 2. a minor variations (legato, alt picking) 3. g major legato 4. arpeggios

[@justincheney2925]

Beautiful ❤

[@ClydeRougeAmbient]

Nice. I'm gonna start easy and add the note thing but just find all the A's for a week, then try A,B, then A,B,C etc.

[@lukeparraguitarstuff9698]

Finally spilling the beans

[@DeltaPi314]

my practice is just riffing on playback tracks with on KZbin. I don't want to know notes, I want to feel hear them. But the note-finding is something I should invest some time in. Cool vid by the way. Keep on learning.

[@raresstanciu8632]

Thanks!

[@JorfJams]

nice, keep it up!

[@gabby5631]

do you play on acoustic? or is ur weapon of choice electric?

[@tobywan12]

"what I do to get this good..." nice and humble...lols

[@knotwilg3596]

Thanks for the routines! They are refreshing. One thing that struck me while watching you play is that the fretting pinky and middle finger are doing a lot of work. There's sympathetic tension going on when fretting the index and ring finger. This makes the middle and ring finger bridge a longer distance than necessary when it's their turn to fret. It doesn't happen as much on the low strings as it does on the high ones. Hope you don't mind me pointing this out. Thanks again and good luck!

[@ericmoncayozambrano9399]

How much time do you practice per day? (I couldn't see the video well because I speak Spanish) Thanks for the video.

[@satamique]

Can you share the tabs for those excellent exercices?

[@bertrandmoulard9508]

Hi, I'm curious about your recording setup. I see a Scarlett Solo I think but it looks like you're using the mic input not the jack? Is it a mic in front of a real amp or are you going straight to Logic?

[@bobsyeruncle4841]

good one thanks

[@mohd.avaish7696]

Hey..if I purchase your course would you teach me these things which you are playing in this video like amj7 in chords and on tabs both I am not able to find them on my own Kindly let me know your course rates I am not able to find it on

[@stephenthompson6152]

Awesome

[@avjake]

It's funny - I am hearing parts of different pieces while you were doing these exercises: Koyaanisqatsi, a tune by Brand X, etc. It's not just random notes.

[@BlackHermit]

This is a very good routine, must be practiced in accordance with the Law.

[@mlrpala]

What guitar do you have?

[@anant-gardeeyes3324]

Soy un eterno principiante así que no entiendo mucho . Me encanta cómo tienes todo tan ordenadamente xdd PD: amo tus videos

[@MangoGuitar]

muchas gracias!!!

[@arianatorbutera9152]

Ey! Alguien que también habla español :3

[@marinomusico5768]

Nice ❤

[@MindDezign]

This is " your practice routine" which obviously works good for you! As a guitar player, you must find what works for you, and it evolves and changes. Guitar is a personal journey for a life time of enjoyment. So I find many comments very silly, because they seem upset, your not doing it ,their, way. Just how stupid is that? Good video,Im happy you took the time to give your fans a back stage view of your playing guitar. Nobody ,just plays guitar, Hendrix,Stevie ray vaughan, practiced, practiced and practiced.

[@manu-singh]

4:15 i tend to do that too when I reach 1st string 😂

[@wypimentel]

How do you prefer to practice with or without sound?

[@MangoGuitar]

with!!

[@mike_zander]

Any suggestions on where to learn chords?

[@thuggyboi3648]

What is le battle thing ?

[@oscarfalcon2956]

I do have a cheep electric guitar but it’s fun for me to play it’s a bit smoother than the acoustic

[@brushstroke3733]

If you can, make sure your guitars are set up well. Setting the neck almost straight (if you don't have any high frets) and lowering the string height can help immensely. Also, the string height at the nut is very important, as is intonation. All of these are fairly easy to do yourself on an electric guitar. Intonation on an acoustic is not so easy to fix if it's off, but it might just require swapping out the bridge (and sanding it down to the right height.)

[@pierrepollet8382]

what is the sequence of chords at the end?

[@rodrigo_zarraga]

I wish I have more time for practice I feel like I’m stuck

[@sheet-music]

aeolian is not a scale, it's a mode. a mode can be only applied to a melody or a harmony-less music piece

[@joesteffe6155]

The only think make sure u use the Metrome like u do .

[@josephraines4850]

How long have you been playing guitar?

[@TheHylianBatman]

It's all about the fundamentals, after all! The only things you really need are speed, dexterity, and just a little bit of theory! A very robust routine! Great job! Long live Ukraine!

[@yourm0m458]

is anyone down to make tabs on all of the variations and stuff i leep having to play the vid in slow mo haha

[@MrMagoo-ug9vz]

Thats the fender player strat?

[@leandrogomes7738]

Your accent is so nice, that this video works for me as guitar lesson and ASMR. 😂

[@oscarfalcon2956]

We can be happy as time says

[@mattlast4093]

hi, what is that brown object on your desk just under and to the right of the monitor?if its your amp, could you tell what make/model it is, thanks.

[@eesha5650]

I believe it’s an audio interface, she uses it to basically connect her guitar to the computer instead of just using a microphone in front of her amp

[@eesha5650]

If you’d like to know what specific interface it is, I think it’s the scarlett solo

[@mattlast4093]

thanks, for a minute i thought it was one of those "micro-amps" @@eesha5650

[@mrmanx89]

Could you write it down all your practice routine for us to follow please?

[@jogmas12]

This is all and good Mango 🥭 but for me when i practice it’s always at a time when I would rather just take a nap. Usually, I come home from work, take care of the dogs 🐶, eat, shower, then I practice. But by that time I would rather take a long nap. But I don’t, because I have this “show must go on” mentality so I grab my guitar and practice.

[@brushstroke3733]

Take a short nap (20 - 30 minutes) at least every other day if you feel like doing it. Follow your feelings - it's one of the most important skills you can unlock in hour life. The hustle culture is all over the internet these days, and it's driving people nuts. Life isn't all about getting somewhere, or about optimizing everything, or about doing something all the time. Remember, we're human Beings, not human Doings!

[@ardenasa8498]

ı really wanna know the chords you were playing at the last

[@jeanette-and-ernie-atthe-a3271]

Liked & Subscribed

[@oscarfalcon2956]

I always play at night I’m lucky to have a close school near me

[@vicpnut1]

Yeah …love guitar ,wish i could be good at it…its not gonna happen ,cause though im lost on some of these exercises i know theyre good and important to be well rounded and im not gonna do most of this …started late in life ,already have aching arthritis so im trying to concentrate on songs,riffs …and sadly fail at most of that ….id suggest anyone under 40 ,maybe even 50 to have a practice regime like this to some extent ….maybe pick whats important to the music youre currently working on and create your personal routine . Though im old ,and suck soo bad , ive been trying long enough to know you need certain skills (physical and mental ) to get to any level of competency. Be ready for days when it isnt all fun and feels like work if you want to progress

[@jordanw1649]

God I just started and had a couple ok sessions but then tonight my fingers felt so fat I couldn't even do an A chord 😢 send help!

[@pankajkumardas41]

Plz play the scale note with diagram so that can play

[@badbananas2632]

I’ll try this tonight and get back to you all

[@stevewilson7915]

Have you been taking lessons from Tomo Fujita, Guitar wisdom, that jazz bit at the end sounds very familiar to me. You are amazing young lady. Enjoy your musical journey. I wish I had taken lessons when I was younger. Now I'm 70 and have learned a lot but arthritis in my hands is limiting my progress. I still love learning and my musical knowledge is higher than ever. It's so enjoyable to play music every day. Much love and peace ✌️

[@dynamikerusso]

Finger drills, 3s are inportant to pwactice

[@sardoujean-claude3350]

gentille fille, merci bien!

[@davidwhisenant5328]

Word🎸

[@carmynconnerley11]

Aa how do i learn music theory i have played for a while but have no idea what ur saying😅😂

[@beerbikesandblues]

Do you get wrist discomfort? I really like your playing, but maybe ask someone more experienced about your low-string playing position. Maybe bring the thumb down. The major barre chord looked, , uncomfortable. Anyways, great sound. Good work.

[@oscarfalcon2956]

Maybe I can play and get better together

[@getnetgenene8659]

Your awkwardness is funny😂

[@trappyamby5414]

Hi girl!

[@jacobanna9497]

ok

[@oscarfalcon2956]

If I had a chance to play I would take it but travel like my teacher maybe not buy my self

[@pankajkumardas41]

Very good If you don't mind Mam it'will better to give the notes so that we can play ..