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Post by Admin on Apr 11, 2014 13:41:38 GMT -5
Rhythm guitar is the basic ability of any great guitar player. Leads are great, but to be an accomplished session guitar player, it's all about being competent in rhythm. Many of us can play rhythm on simple songs, but what about some of the more difficult genre - i.e. Jazz, Bluegrass, Classical?
On a scale of 1-10 with 1 being a rank amateur to 10 being a polished session player, what is your skill level?
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Post by Admin on Apr 11, 2014 15:47:42 GMT -5
Playing rhythm means more than just keeping time...it also encompasses the ability to know and understand chord subtleties...augmented, dimished, etc.
Try playing rhythm guitar behind Bach's Tocato
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Post by lroyb on Apr 12, 2014 7:43:32 GMT -5
I'm a lot better live than in studio. Most times I'm more relaxed playing while performing and can mess with the one. In studio however, I tense up and struggle even with my own songs.  |
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Post by steve on Apr 26, 2014 6:17:33 GMT -5
I think that timing is one of my strong points and I've always spent more time playiung rhythm than lead though I am a strummer rather than all that great fingerpicking or hybrid picking stuff. I can play reasonable finger style but I have to work at it but my sense of timing is quite good. the drummer in my band will attest to the amount of times I "have words" with him regarding timing. i also have pretty good chord knowledge too. Blowing my own trumpet here a bit too much methinks.
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