How To Spice Up Your Rhythm Guitar Playing

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  • Опубліковано 21 тра 2024
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    Play chords in different positions 00:18
    Use chord substitutions 01:41
    Use chord extensions 04:03
    Use chord embellishments 05:27
    Create interesting root motion 06:17
    Get creative with your strumming 07:22
    Use finger picking 08:01
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    Born in the Manitoba prefecture of Canada, samuraiguitarist, Steve-san Onotera, honed his discipline under the study of the country's most powerful musical sensei.
    Bred on rock, raised on the blues, trained in jazz, samuraiguitarist creates incredibly innovative videos that showcase his talents on the guitar.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 488

  • @rodysgt4442
    @rodysgt4442 7 років тому +171

    8:07 that pick has reached another dimension, it's lost forever

    • @samuraiguitarist
      @samuraiguitarist  7 років тому +47

      Like so many other picks, until you do the laundry and find them all

    • @HarshilSinghal1
      @HarshilSinghal1 7 років тому +6

      Yeah. That pick is gone. Even when you see where a pick has fallen, it's gone forever. Sensei, here, didn't even see where he threw it. Good luck Sensei. Your pick has been picked up by its mothership now.

    • @rodysgt4442
      @rodysgt4442 7 років тому +9

      +samuraiguitarist 99 times out of a 100 the pick is sent to a parallel universe. That 1 time it's in your jean's little pocket

    • @AndriyVasylenko
      @AndriyVasylenko 7 років тому +2

      He could find it in a sock (true story)

    • @sgringo
      @sgringo 4 роки тому +2

      @@gauravdas22 (Reviving an old thread here, LOL) On one occasion, while searching for a Dunlop Jazz III pick that seemingly vanished right from under my nose, I stuck my hand into the couch cushions and rooted around. Lo and behold, I could feel it! I grabbed ahold, extricated my hand and looked at it.
      Yep, it was a guitar pick, alright... but it wasn't my Jazz III. To my considerable confusion, I found myself staring at a promotional pick for the teenybopper clothing store "Hot Topic."
      I've never been inside a Hot Topic; I purchased the couch new; no one had ever played guitar on my couch.
      To this day, I have no... idea... how... 🎸👻

  • @SomebodyMeOnceTold
    @SomebodyMeOnceTold 7 років тому +112

    8:06 and that was the last time that pick was ever seen

  • @larrylynch8113
    @larrylynch8113 7 років тому +22

    You got my subscribtion ; i play guitar for 16 years I made 700 gigs this last 3 years and this is the first time I hear something new challenging and interesting in a guitar tutorial for ages

  • @leerobbo92
    @leerobbo92 7 років тому +83

    It's been a long time since I learned so much in less than 10 minutes. Love the presentation style too. Definitely subbing.

    • @leerobbo92
      @leerobbo92 Рік тому

      @@The_Invisible_Self I did! Definitely not 6 years better as a guitarist, but that's down to laziness rather than the quality of content 😅

  • @ToddtheExploder
    @ToddtheExploder 4 роки тому +14

    Much respect, sensei. Thank you for this. You’ve encouraged my desire to seriously get down to learning the guitar, after over fifty years of trying to figure it out without lessons. New rig, new headspace, new commitment. Muchas gracias, amigo!

  • @Stevacek
    @Stevacek 6 років тому +5

    I've seen a million and one guitar vids, but this is probably the most useful. You tapped right into what I need to work on. Thanks mate!

  • @gigilaroux762
    @gigilaroux762 7 років тому +8

    This is a wealth of knowledge. Thank you so much for posting it-it's totally where I am at right now starting guitar 2 months ago. I actually said last night to myself-why aren't there more original rhythm patterns-why do people use the same ones but yet write original lyrics, melodies etc...and then this shows up on FB today. Mad props Senor Sensei!

  • @rosswilliam2472
    @rosswilliam2472 7 років тому +1

    The fact that you are able to pack so much USEFUL information into only 9 minutes is amazing. I am very interested in exploring different chord voicing and this video is just what I was looking for. Thanks for posting. You have a new subscriber.

  • @bumhollow
    @bumhollow 7 років тому

    I am watching your series and have become a huge fan of your work. I like your style of teaching. Thanks for putting this stuff out there.

  • @nathanbotha1199
    @nathanbotha1199 4 роки тому +2

    Great advice and you're a really good teacher! I especially liked the chord substitutions idea. One thing that really helped my rhythm playing get tighter was not strumming all 6 strings all of the time (sometimes 2 or 3 strings max). I kind of learned this somewhat from learning Malcolm Young riffs. It also made the discomfort I was getting in my right elbow completely vanish. Thanks again man!

  • @kenlee7954
    @kenlee7954 6 років тому

    Thank you mr. samurai for uploading a lesson full of nicely packed essentials which a lot of people seem to ignore, feel difficult associating with, or often overlook. All these things would be more than just helpful for anyone who wants to keep improving their playing. A big thumb up!

  • @Alabasterjams
    @Alabasterjams 7 років тому +1

    hey man, your videos have helped us out not only as a band, but also as musicians. Much love brother, keep on doin it and thanks again!

  • @navjain2010
    @navjain2010 7 років тому

    I started to work on improving my strumming last week and you post a video about it.. I've been blessed! :D
    Thanks!

  • @nobaku71
    @nobaku71 7 років тому

    fantastic lesson man. you have accomplished getting me to understand so much so simply. I've been playing for a long time and alway look for new perspectives on things. mission accomplished.

  • @ozboomer_au
    @ozboomer_au 6 років тому

    Very helpful and informative. Best and most succinct explanation I've come across that explains the scale degree functions and how they help with chord substitution selection. Fanx! a heap..!

  • @bart6strings
    @bart6strings 7 років тому

    I am really impressed by this lesson! You are a really great teacher, especially because you explained some theory concepts that I thought before wasn't easy at all... Subscribed to the channel and liked the video.

  • @guitargod3434
    @guitargod3434 7 років тому +1

    I really like your videos. I feel like they are very thought out and put in a way to make learning easy as possible. Definitely subscribing

  • @Kuozcy
    @Kuozcy 6 років тому

    I have been playing for 2 years and this video is exactly what I needed. Concise and clear information on topics I have thought about before (role of chords, inversions etc.) but never bothered to check the theory. Thank you.

  • @JohnFoley1701
    @JohnFoley1701 4 роки тому

    All stuff I’ve done for years without realizing it but never thought about or put into words. Even if you’ve been playing for decades it’s still good to know the the theory behind what you’ve just been doing by instinct or wrote. I love these videos.

  • @mikepeytonmusic
    @mikepeytonmusic 7 років тому

    Great video! An intense 9 minutes, this was the first video I've seen by you and had hoped that you made other videos discussing these techniques in more depth, particulary "knowing what scales to play around a chord" but I guess my search continues! Thanks for the video!

  • @RoadToSalvationX
    @RoadToSalvationX 7 років тому +18

    Man this a great video. Very well explained.

  • @miked7295
    @miked7295 7 років тому +19

    4:40 I finally understand what the 7th or 5th note means! Thanks man!!

  • @aGuyNamedEr1c
    @aGuyNamedEr1c 4 роки тому

    Ok, so this is one of those really helpful vids I'm going to need to watch several times through because it has so much good stuff packed in it. Thank you!

  • @oelandc
    @oelandc 7 років тому +1

    Great lesson! I have been playing some of these techniques for years, but didn't really understand why they worked. Thank you sir

  • @rupakkoirala8890
    @rupakkoirala8890 7 років тому

    Short n yet with so much of material so beautifully presented... u are an instant subscribe...i like ur samurai spirit dude...way to go...good luck

  • @OmegaMetroid93
    @OmegaMetroid93 6 років тому

    I love that you show examples. It really helps so much.

  • @RizalhanafiYusof
    @RizalhanafiYusof 7 років тому

    awesome... really like the theory bit about the chord extension, subscribed

  • @Momentum88
    @Momentum88 5 років тому

    I'm loving these videos man! Thank you!

  • @dolcedolente
    @dolcedolente 7 років тому +2

    Most valuable "how-to" guitar video I've seen in awhile - thank you, Sensei!

  • @x917hot
    @x917hot 7 років тому

    and you created another thought provoking video! easy to understand, at the same time expanding knowledge about possibilities (got work to do :) ) thanks!!!!

  • @tolgadamar7391
    @tolgadamar7391 5 років тому

    This was a great all round lesson . Probably the most time efficent on youtube . Very useful. Thanks sensei

  • @LyndenLegault
    @LyndenLegault 7 років тому

    I really like the when you bar the 7th fret and put your ring and pinkie on the A and Low E stings, sounds jazzy yet full. Nice lesson, especially the like function substitutions!

  • @DeusExLacrima
    @DeusExLacrima 7 років тому

    Well that's pretty good work: all is perfectly clear and well balanced with concrete examples. And all advices are well founded. Great teaching! Thanks!

  • @dan8346
    @dan8346 5 років тому

    Great video. I took loads of useful tools out of this. My theory isn't strong but the concepts were explained so clearly. Now one of my new favourite channels.

  • @Bochansolidguitar
    @Bochansolidguitar 7 років тому

    This is one of the greatest lessons i've seen on youtube in years! Thank you so much i'm hitting the subscribe button now!

  • @Leebomusic1
    @Leebomusic1 7 років тому +1

    Just perfect. So quick and precise. Sub for life!

  • @somdoquarto
    @somdoquarto 7 років тому

    I loved the video. I even saved to watch it again, and again and again. Thank you very much for sharing this information

  • @FretplanetNet
    @FretplanetNet 6 років тому

    LOVE this lesson, and subscribed!

  • @RingoMonsanto
    @RingoMonsanto 6 років тому +1

    great lesson, as always... particularly enjoyed the chord substitution theory.. could be very useful in the future. thanks man! :)

  • @b0nelesstofu935
    @b0nelesstofu935 7 років тому

    always great, encouraging, inspiring videos!!!!

  • @NICKWAPPERER117
    @NICKWAPPERER117 7 років тому +2

    Subscribed before I even hit the two minute mark of the video. Absolutely awesome stuff here man.

  • @yacinebelamiri5746
    @yacinebelamiri5746 7 років тому +1

    Worth a thumb up, and a subscription. really love how you explain thing, thanks mate

  • @mikeguy3767
    @mikeguy3767 7 років тому

    Excellent, thanks for your enthusiasm, time, & expertise.

  • @martenhulterstrom9706
    @martenhulterstrom9706 7 років тому

    Wow. This was really helpful. I am definitely coming back for more. Great stuff.

  • @edwardgonser9065
    @edwardgonser9065 6 років тому

    Very helpful. I didn't really understand which chords in a key were which function before watching this, thanks for clearing that up.

  • @orangecoolius
    @orangecoolius 5 років тому

    this is a gold mine, good work sir

  • @nataliagonzalez1698
    @nataliagonzalez1698 7 років тому

    I always come back to these videos for the playing

  • @prin4520
    @prin4520 7 років тому

    yaaas needed this! thanks samurai guy

  • @Maxodex
    @Maxodex 7 років тому

    chord embellishments is pretty much all I *really* wanna master when playing rhythm guitar; it just sounds so good to me, but I still have a rough time being aware of both the proper chords and the scale I'm in. thanks for the awesome video!

  • @andrekeher
    @andrekeher 7 років тому

    Amazing lesson! Thank you

  • @SynthApprentice
    @SynthApprentice 7 років тому

    And now I'm saving yet another of your videos to my guitar lessons playlist.

  • @vzm4663
    @vzm4663 7 років тому

    Very informative! Thanks for these tips 😃

  • @EOS44
    @EOS44 7 років тому

    Like Function Substitution... i've been searching this knowledge and how it works for ages since i saw it applied in the chord progression of Like A Stone... Thank you so much Steve.

  • @KerryonBass
    @KerryonBass 5 років тому

    This is an excellent video. Thank you!

  • @LoveSleeping02
    @LoveSleeping02 4 роки тому

    Incredible tips man, you got my subscription!

  • @vuke6931
    @vuke6931 7 років тому +1

    This actually fits similarly to what in teaching some people learning to transition from piano to rhythm keys/pad. I love to see the subtle differences and similarities instruments have, and how each instrument can learn from each other.

  • @bloop12341
    @bloop12341 5 років тому

    Really great video, it was exactly what I was looking for, thank you!!!

  • @FancyMayo
    @FancyMayo 7 років тому

    very well done. great presentation

  • @ActuallySettle
    @ActuallySettle 4 роки тому +1

    I think you should expand this video especially the chord substitution stuff. Really excellent rhythm playing is rare on UA-cam and I'm grateful for this advice.

  • @pieter4098
    @pieter4098 7 років тому

    You just opened my eyes. Thank you so much!

  • @RageSondrayy
    @RageSondrayy 6 років тому +9

    That Inversion sounded like the calm part from the office theme.

  • @mrGoesto11
    @mrGoesto11 5 років тому

    Great, useful tips for beginners & us experienced guys! Sayonara to that pick...

  • @siddhft3001
    @siddhft3001 7 років тому

    One of the best videos I've ever watched!

  • @ckoen0312
    @ckoen0312 7 років тому

    Great video! really straight forward and informative :)

  • @juliocesarmontes8827
    @juliocesarmontes8827 7 років тому

    Best video on youtube about guitar playing. And that little sound at the end of it. hahaha!
    Thumbs up

  • @sthengr
    @sthengr 4 роки тому

    Excellent video, thanks!

  • @TheCandoheavy
    @TheCandoheavy 4 роки тому +1

    Great lesson, thanks!

  • @jillybabesno1
    @jillybabesno1 4 роки тому

    Hey dude that waz really good. I got a lot out of that, a bit different from what I normally see, iv saved that, and subscribed and the rest of it uv got some good shit to offer and ur really good Guitarist so cootos to u well done.

  • @KromatikVirtue
    @KromatikVirtue 7 років тому

    You deserve far more subscribers. Thanks for the videos!

  • @ReddenDoom
    @ReddenDoom 7 років тому

    Fantastic video, I've never understood extensions and this made so much sense to me! Really, really great stuff here!!! (might I suggest lowering the intro and outro music a bit? I found it fought your voice)

  • @burger9388
    @burger9388 7 років тому

    this was very helpful video, and you make them so easy to understand.

  • @elic307
    @elic307 5 років тому

    Great video. All the good tips without over talking.

  • @zapantalambda
    @zapantalambda 3 роки тому +1

    very nice content and very informative. thanks.

  • @B-Heff-M3
    @B-Heff-M3 7 років тому

    great video.... straight down to business and well explained

  • @tritonusseitan6601
    @tritonusseitan6601 7 років тому

    Informative and to the point. Subscribed.

  • @manish91294
    @manish91294 7 років тому +4

    God ! That was great stuff. Wow ✌🏻️☺️

  • @DaNeOMiTe313
    @DaNeOMiTe313 2 роки тому +1

    Probably the most helpful video ive ever watched

  • @NIIVES
    @NIIVES 7 років тому

    That was inspiring! You're good! Subscribed :)

  • @AutumnSonderness
    @AutumnSonderness 7 років тому

    These tips are worth gold! :D Thank you very much - sadly I tend do "forget" how important my rhythm guitar playing is when I practice lead guitar. I especially dig tip #4! :D

  • @dillardfilth8933
    @dillardfilth8933 5 років тому

    The chord function bit BLEW MY MIND. Been playing for a long time but just now working on theory

  • @onlinefitness3607
    @onlinefitness3607 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks! this was great info

  • @SuizidKorken
    @SuizidKorken 7 років тому

    Wow... i finally got the thing with chord extensions and exchanging chords in function-wise.. !! You explained it in a great way

  • @mikedouglas9863
    @mikedouglas9863 3 роки тому +1

    You are truly an amazing teacher

  • @vvantherel5846
    @vvantherel5846 6 років тому

    Killer video, useful and concise the whole way through, instasub

  • @ethancox2025
    @ethancox2025 4 роки тому +1

    It's guys like you that taught me to play guitar! I learned from UA-cam, thank you @samuraiguitarist!

  • @yosephyemane2370
    @yosephyemane2370 7 років тому

    Wow thats why i always say a true teach makes anything easy!!! Thank you Sensei!

  • @nocando17
    @nocando17 7 років тому

    Thanks for the lesson!

  • @Ironication
    @Ironication 7 років тому

    Love the examples!

  • @genezukowski3169
    @genezukowski3169 4 роки тому

    Great vid....easy to understand, thank you!

  • @Mreenav27
    @Mreenav27 7 років тому

    Amazing lesson!

  • @markocolak6826
    @markocolak6826 4 роки тому +1

    This is the best video on the internet. Period!

  • @bigrickshaberdashery2759
    @bigrickshaberdashery2759 4 роки тому

    Some good points. Spent some time in The Peg and enjoyed the people and meet some great people.

  • @bubblebubbleblip
    @bubblebubbleblip 7 років тому

    Thank you so much! This is very helpful!

  • @hailgorgaroth
    @hailgorgaroth 6 років тому

    you seriously make all this theory stuff so simple. really frocks awesome.

  • @Apparentmusic
    @Apparentmusic 7 років тому

    new favourite youtube channel. Real shit.

  • @karlthefox4605
    @karlthefox4605 3 роки тому +1

    Why didn't I find this until now ?? It's just what this guitar has been needing !!

  • @Vaxtrum
    @Vaxtrum 6 років тому +207

    Hey is it just me or is the G Progression the Office theme?!!! LOL

    • @metaljay2896
      @metaljay2896 5 років тому +31

      G-Am-Em-C. And then the C lasts for two beats, then on your A string, play 3-2-0-2 four 1/8 notes lasting two beats.
      My guitar tuning may be flat, so transpose if needed. Good ear sir!

    • @j.h.s.9361
      @j.h.s.9361 4 роки тому

      Vaxtrum I 2qs just about to say that 😂

    • @joshuabeeman7610
      @joshuabeeman7610 4 роки тому

      I couldn't NOT hear it 😆

    • @prodbyaye8751
      @prodbyaye8751 3 роки тому

      Lol

    • @gavinbarragan2419
      @gavinbarragan2419 3 роки тому +2

      Almost, just sub the D for a Bm

  • @dougsensei
    @dougsensei Рік тому

    I have never heard of the dominant and tonic swaps, so this was great news for me!

  • @romariosasaki4221
    @romariosasaki4221 7 років тому

    Great video, man!!!

  • @jijojosepaul6488
    @jijojosepaul6488 7 років тому

    You are awesome !
    Thank you so much !