A great tip for me, was this: Play through your mistakes, if you make a mistake don't stop. In other words, keep playing in time don't stumble on a mistake
Fr I played guitar in my room for years and I thought I was good and not to be like cocky but I’m fairly happy with the way I play. But playing live isn’t like the bedroom. You gotta eliminate your ego and keep going with the music
@@gabrielgilguitar5407 I don't really agree with your "eliminate your ego" sentiment. Having an "ego" is a crucial part of putting in a good performance. The bigger your ego, the more practice you put in to ensure you play really well. Let's face it, playing in the front of others is an ego boost in itself.
@@castleanthrax1833 I mean eliminate your ego as if you mess up don’t focus on your mess up just keep going because who’s gonna notice. Also like if I’m a guitar player and people come to see the band. I’m not the one selling out the show 😂 so I’m obviously not gonna play ripping guitar licks all night. It’s just cringe
OMG... this is life changing for my guitar's learning... im just 2 weeks in, its hard for me to keep the strumming pattern... and i just got my calluses 3 days ago...
Now hold on, this doesn't always apply. I play rhythm like I do lead, I am a big syncopation nerd. I always think of the doobie brothers or the rolling stones.
Right it seems this vid is more about establishing good a foundation. For me strumming is a voice in the song. Letting you go by tom and the heartbreakers. great syncopation.. Cheers
Yeah I've noticed all the great guitar players are very adept at this and gives a killer unique sound, especially when muting with your fretting hand here and there. Feels very tricky to do at start but you become addicted to the sound right away.
If you can play the strum pattern in this video, try good riddance by Green Day. The lion sleeps tonight is also super easy if you play it in G. Or you could get my book which has 3 easy songs to start with plus several more that are chord progressions based on famous songs you likely know.
Creedance Clearwater Revival has a LOT of great rhythms. Folk music in general is great for rhythm. Learn some old shanties in DADGAD. I really learned a lot from the song Kaiowas by Sepultura. Very rhythm oriented. Totally instrumental song as well.
Hes correct because when you play by yourself you strum according to your singing and or song patterns but when playing with a band you have to strum constantly to ssound uniform
As a rhythm guitarist, this was something I realized early on and I’m glad I did. However, my question is how you get those captions. I’ve seen them but never know how to even look into making them 😅
This trick actually came to me by itself when i first learn to play, like common sense or something. I don't think i can even play one strum at a time without moving constantly
Also practice great rhythm songs. Kaiowas by Sepultura is one of the 1st songs i learned but it is amazing for rhythm. I never wanted to play lead/harmony position. I adapted since i am the only guitar player in our group. My solos are actually very rhythmatic but turns out it works well.
@@jeffreybailey175 Not sure if you were being "humerous" but (if not) the rh is often neglected by guitarists and they end up having no sense of a decent strumming rhythm. That or the coordination required to play fast runs whilst picking every note is lacking. I often rely on hammer-ons and pull-offs bc my hand coordination could use some work. ✌️🇦🇺
This helps with my acoustic guitar, but when I switch to my electric guitar, it just turns into straight fast down picking for Master Of Puppets. But technically, this applies to that too. You just don't have to miss any notes. Lol
So I've heard this a lot - any tips for people who feel like trying to time to a metronome is impossible? I ask because your tip in the video helped me SO much!
Instead of a metronome try just tapping your foot if you have wooden or vinyl floors, it helps you feel the beat rather than hear it. When you watch bands they are normally bopping their heads or tapping their foot even with a drummer
Same principle applies. Generally for more up tempo songs (like in the video), you are strumming along to the value of an eighth note. Downstroke on the numbers, upstroke on the &’s. For slower tempo songs, you move your hand to the rhythm of sixteenth notes. Nothing changes, but now you downstroke on the numbers and the &’s, and upstroke on the e’s and a’s. You can also move you hand to the rhythm of sixteenth notes for uptempo songs, but you would just move your hand twice as fast.
I'm a bass player that dabbles in rhythm guitar..(couldn't ever be a lead player) but I've actually noticed what your talking about when I'm watching vevo videos with like Malcolm Young notice him doing almost the same strum pattern in every video
Would of been better down down up down up down for the chord strums. That second up stroke doesn't make sense in efficiency of technique and wouldn't teach my students the same picking pattern because its not the most efficient for the best sound but thars.mt opinion
Actually that's not at all true. Bluegrass players use the exact concept that I'm talking about. They keep their strumming hand moving constantly in motion with the rhythm of the music. In this video I was going extra big so beginners, who need this info, could understand it better. But even if you greatly short your strumming strokes, to be smooth rhythmically, you need to keep that hand moving.
@@anthonyparkernearlifeexp in bluegrass, playing rhythm, you typically strum in the down direction and you use a rest stroke, alternately picking 2 bass strings before the strum. The pick-strum emphasizes the back beat in the 2/4 time. Better not join any bluegrass jams until you realize this.
I hope your not my high school guitar techer that kicked me out for being left handed the very thing you say is the key yes strumming coordination ..i hate that teacher he screwed up my dream and passion .
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A great tip for me, was this: Play through your mistakes, if you make a mistake don't stop. In other words, keep playing in time don't stumble on a mistake
I say that to all of my students
Absolutely. Ppl don't care about small "stumbles". Half the time they go unnoticed unless you stop the song midway. ✌️🇦🇺
Fr I played guitar in my room for years and I thought I was good and not to be like cocky but I’m fairly happy with the way I play. But playing live isn’t like the bedroom. You gotta eliminate your ego and keep going with the music
@@gabrielgilguitar5407 I don't really agree with your "eliminate your ego" sentiment. Having an "ego" is a crucial part of putting in a good performance. The bigger your ego, the more practice you put in to ensure you play really well. Let's face it, playing in the front of others is an ego boost in itself.
@@castleanthrax1833 I mean eliminate your ego as if you mess up don’t focus on your mess up just keep going because who’s gonna notice. Also like if I’m a guitar player and people come to see the band. I’m not the one selling out the show 😂 so I’m obviously not gonna play ripping guitar licks all night. It’s just cringe
Very true! A lot of people don't realize that strumming is initially one of the hardest parts of playing rhythm guitar.
OMG... this is life changing for my guitar's learning... im just 2 weeks in, its hard for me to keep the strumming pattern... and i just got my calluses 3 days ago...
I was actually taught this back in the first week of my guitar lessons, super useful
And then start singing the song from The Office Dinner party, “You take me by the hand, Make me a man. That one night, you made everything alright”. 😂
Banger
Cringe
i was thinking that exactly ha!!
Watch Cory Wong's tips on rhythm guitar as well for some insight!
This is true!.. And once you get past a few mistakes it becomes second nature and absolutely feel like a better guitar player.
this is true, as a rhythm guitarist, my right hand is stronger than my left
This strumming video is absolutely correct.
Changng the rhythm like a drummer and adding fills makes the guitar more interesting to listen to.
Wow thanks for that!!
Loved that it was band on the run
That’s literally the only pattern I can play and sing to at the same time. My brain can’t handle anything else.
For me I’ve always studied Keith Richard’s and a prime example of this strumming is in “let it bleed”
Now hold on, this doesn't always apply. I play rhythm like I do lead, I am a big syncopation nerd. I always think of the doobie brothers or the rolling stones.
Right it seems this vid is more about establishing good a foundation. For me strumming is a voice in the song. Letting you go by tom and the heartbreakers. great syncopation.. Cheers
Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Rory Gallagher
Your a good teacher brother!
My playing improved vastly when i realized its not your left hand but the right hand the requires the most attention.
Holy shit this actually helped out sooo much
Straight on.
Yeah I've noticed all the great guitar players are very adept at this and gives a killer unique sound, especially when muting with your fretting hand here and there. Feels very tricky to do at start but you become addicted to the sound right away.
Very helpful. Thank you! Could you possibly recommend a song that I could practice my strumming on? Thanks.
If you can play the strum pattern in this video, try good riddance by Green Day. The lion sleeps tonight is also super easy if you play it in G. Or you could get my book which has 3 easy songs to start with plus several more that are chord progressions based on famous songs you likely know.
Creedance Clearwater Revival has a LOT of great rhythms. Folk music in general is great for rhythm. Learn some old shanties in DADGAD.
I really learned a lot from the song Kaiowas by Sepultura. Very rhythm oriented. Totally instrumental song as well.
Rhythm playing is underrated. The rhythm make the lead players sound good.
This is a great tip.( as the previous comment states).One thing my guitar teacher missed telling me.
Great to hear it Bernadette!
Hand is in motion to the beat
Hes correct because when you play by yourself you strum according to your singing and or song patterns but when playing with a band you have to strum constantly to ssound uniform
My first tip is always play along to songs you like so that you'll naturally learn the Rhythm by your hand always moving smoothly...
This is a secret? This was the first thing I learned lol
Yoooo im new in guitar world but gah damn this helps alot
Right on !
Thank you
Eddie Van Halen, who played the rhythm as well quite often, had the sweetest rhythm fills. And whoever played on the Arc Angels album!
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I just gave a lesson on this, it’s so true
As a rhythm guitarist, this was something I realized early on and I’m glad I did. However, my question is how you get those captions. I’ve seen them but never know how to even look into making them 😅
What guitar are you using? It looks beautiful.
Malcolm Young RIP 👍☝️
You remind me of a younger less emotional Jordan peterson
Thanks for the tip. Can someone explain why this skill is important? What if one is using their foot to keep rhythm, would it not be the same?
Because it keeps your hand moving fluidly and more relaxed . Watch any great rhythm guitarist and you’ll see they do the same thing.
This trick actually came to me by itself when i first learn to play, like common sense or something. I don't think i can even play one strum at a time without moving constantly
“You wanna know the secret to great rhythm guitar playing?”
Metal guys: “Down picking!!”
Good to know
🎵you took me by the hand.
Made me a man🎵
Also practice great rhythm songs.
Kaiowas by Sepultura is one of the 1st songs i learned but it is amazing for rhythm. I never wanted to play lead/harmony position. I adapted since i am the only guitar player in our group. My solos are actually very rhythmatic but turns out it works well.
Bless you
The right hand is the most difficult hand to master.
You may be left handed ?
@@jeffreybailey175 Not sure if you were being "humerous" but (if not) the rh is often neglected by guitarists and they end up having no sense of a decent strumming rhythm. That or the coordination required to play fast runs whilst picking every note is lacking. I often rely on hammer-ons and pull-offs bc my hand coordination could use some work. ✌️🇦🇺
This is a great tip
Great fundamental.
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I guess I got lucky because this just came naturally to me.
This helps with my acoustic guitar, but when I switch to my electric guitar, it just turns into straight fast down picking for Master Of Puppets. But technically, this applies to that too. You just don't have to miss any notes. Lol
So I've heard this a lot - any tips for people who feel like trying to time to a metronome is impossible? I ask because your tip in the video helped me SO much!
Instead of a metronome try just tapping your foot if you have wooden or vinyl floors, it helps you feel the beat rather than hear it. When you watch bands they are normally bopping their heads or tapping their foot even with a drummer
Following on from this, can you do a video explaining 1e&a, 2e&a, as well as including rests, for example 3_&_a 👍
Same principle applies. Generally for more up tempo songs (like in the video), you are strumming along to the value of an eighth note. Downstroke on the numbers, upstroke on the &’s. For slower tempo songs, you move your hand to the rhythm of sixteenth notes. Nothing changes, but now you downstroke on the numbers and the &’s, and upstroke on the e’s and a’s. You can also move you hand to the rhythm of sixteenth notes for uptempo songs, but you would just move your hand twice as fast.
I'm a bass player that dabbles in rhythm guitar..(couldn't ever be a lead player) but I've actually noticed what your talking about when I'm watching vevo videos with like Malcolm Young notice him doing almost the same strum pattern in every video
Malcolm Young, great example of this.
Martin Luther in a game of life Yeah yeah Yeah
Will you do a rythmvid for electric too? Peace
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I thought you were gonna start playing Band on the Run
Neil young is master of it.
Cool. Beware of dominique r. Shes a hacker. Got me
You do look like the guy in warriors 😂🤣
Warriors...come out and playiyay!
Great tip and highly relevant to where I am at
I heard Band on the Run
Would of been better down down up down up down for the chord strums. That second up stroke doesn't make sense in efficiency of technique and wouldn't teach my students the same picking pattern because its not the most efficient for the best sound but thars.mt opinion
Or.... You can give the rhythm it's own style so you can tell the difference in notes and phrasing
Yes but the additions are after the base.
Maybe for acoustic. Watch Hetfield play using only downstrokes, and not move his hand when he isn't hitting a note.
Reminds me of pink Floyd dogs
Unless your James Hatfield. Then the pattern is down, down down, down down down/down, down down, down down down.
Where did you get that strap?
Which guitar is this?
DUUHHHH!
Man on the run?
Pro tip: play drums for 2 years before playing guitar
You'll be booted out of any bluegrass jam for strumming like that.
Actually that's not at all true. Bluegrass players use the exact concept that I'm talking about. They keep their strumming hand moving constantly in motion with the rhythm of the music. In this video I was going extra big so beginners, who need this info, could understand it better. But even if you greatly short your strumming strokes, to be smooth rhythmically, you need to keep that hand moving.
@@anthonyparkernearlifeexp in bluegrass, playing rhythm, you typically strum in the down direction and you use a rest stroke, alternately picking 2 bass strings before the strum. The pick-strum emphasizes the back beat in the 2/4 time. Better not join any bluegrass jams until you realize this.
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Wanna know the secret - watch Lennon
The secret? Have Jerry Garcia playing lead!
Sounds a lot like an REM song
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Who knew
I hope your not my high school guitar techer that kicked me out for being left handed the very thing you say is the key yes strumming coordination ..i hate that teacher he screwed up my dream and passion .
Wait… Jeffrey? Jeffrey Bailey??? I remember you! You’re not still trying to learn the guitar are you 🤣🤣🤣
Apparently
How was that a secret?
If YOU want to improve your rhythm stop moving your elbow.!
Unbelievable!! I did this naturally I don't know why anyone would need a video for this...
Doesn't really work for heavy metal!🤘🤘
Most of my chops are down strokes at a much faster pase!!!!
Yeah I can tell. My advice is stay in the pocket.
And muting.
To be a great rhythm guitar player? Study John Lennon, and get his timing down.
Ya thing so?? Play metal. Not every note is strummed all the way through.
LOL
No no no no no no.
No
I think he's pretentious. Acting like a teacher although he is only a mediocre player
Great tips
Thx!
i thought you woud have to be ok with second hand groupies and being made fun of by all lead guitarists