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Joost View Member Profile	Feb 20 2012, 08:31 PM
Feb 20 2012, 08:31 PM	GMC:er Posts: 4 Joined: 3-September 11	Hello fellow guitar players! My name is Joost and Iam new to this site. I finally figured out how this forum works. (Iam a kind of computer noob) I play a mexican fender stratocaster through a roland cube 30x. I played for 6 months before I joined this site but I never figured out how to practice correctly. Anyway this site gives me lessons which really helped me develop my technical ability and theoretical knowledge. There is only one thing that keeps frustrating me, and that is timing. The really basic acoustic strumming parts are no problem, but when things get funky or more complicated my timing goes off. I completed all the "I've got rhythm guitar" lessons (which are awesome) but somehow my timing is still bad. Can you guys give me any tips or advice about how to solve this? Thanks in advance! Joost You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Sinisa Cekic View Member Profile	Feb 21 2012, 12:05 AM
Feb 21 2012, 12:05 AM	Instructor Posts: 4.649 Joined: 15-October 08 From: Belgrade,Serbia	Hi man and welcome to the site ! The only advice that can help you is - be patient. Do not try you play as the same speed as the original. Begin with a slow pace and when you're sure that the timing is good, lift up tempo a bit and so on, to the right speed. Unfortunately, there is no substitute for exercise. This process sometimes can be a little longer, but it is important to not to give up. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My lessons My FaceBook My Band FaceBook

Todd Simpson View Member Profile	Feb 21 2012, 12:41 AM
Feb 21 2012, 12:41 AM	GMC:er Posts: 25.297 Joined: 23-December 09 From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA	JOOOOOOOST! Welcome I'm Todd! I"m one of our Insctructors here @ GMC. I teach the SATURDAY METAL MELTDOWN classes as we call them. Every Sat we work our fingers to the bone (including the pinky) in an effort to earn our stripes as defenders of the faith as it were. In short, we shred our brains our for two hours straight. Please do stop by We will help you work out your timing issues in short order! QUOTE (Joost @ Feb 20 2012, 02:31 PM) Hello fellow guitar players! My name is Joost and Iam new to this site. I finally figured out how this forum works. (Iam a kind of computer noob) I play a mexican fender stratocaster through a roland cube 30x. I played for 6 months before I joined this site but I never figured out how to practice correctly. Anyway this site gives me lessons which really helped me develop my technical ability and theoretical knowledge. There is only one thing that keeps frustrating me, and that is timing. The really basic acoustic strumming parts are no problem, but when things get funky or more complicated my timing goes off. I completed all the "I've got rhythm guitar" lessons (which are awesome) but somehow my timing is still bad. Can you guys give me any tips or advice about how to solve this? Thanks in advance! Joost You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- EVERY QUICK LICK! http://bit.ly/quicklickswithtodd MY INSTRUCTOR FORUM MY SHRED JOURNEY (BOOTCAMP) LESSON NOTES/TABS MY INSTRUCTOR PROFILE @ GMC ME @ YOUTUBE.com ME @ Instagram.com ME @ TWITTER

Cosmin Lupu View Member Profile	Feb 21 2012, 08:38 AM
Feb 21 2012, 08:38 AM	Instructor Posts: 22.808 Joined: 14-June 10 From: Bucharest	Hey Joost! My name is Cosmin, I'm an instructor here and I'd like to help you out if you wish, we can work together and set up a practice schedule so that you can progress. If you're interested, drop me a line! cheers Cosmin You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My lessons We can work on YOUR GUITAR and MUSIC development TOGETHER. Write me a private message if you wish to! Please subscribe to my Youtube Channel Days Of Confusion Facebook Page Mozart Rocks My facebook page

Ben Higgins View Member Profile	Feb 21 2012, 11:03 AM
Feb 21 2012, 11:03 AM	Instructor Posts: 13.792 Joined: 11-March 10 From: England	Hi Joost, welcome to GMC What is most likely is that when you try to play more complex things, it's just your brain trying to compute new demands, so it's messing with your timing a bit. It's totally normal. It's just like everything on the guitar.. the more you do it, the better it gets You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My Lessons My Youtube Channel My Band

Gabriel Leopardi View Member Profile	Feb 21 2012, 05:09 PM
Feb 21 2012, 05:09 PM	Instructor Posts: 36.043 Joined: 3-March 07 From: Argentina	Hi Joost! Welcome to the site! Sinisa is right about this.. being patient and continue practising it the key for improving your playing. Choosing a rhythm pattern and practice it looped over a drum loop is a good way to work on timing. You can start with simple ideas and then with more complex. Check out this thread: Gab's Army, maybe you'd like to join. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My lessons Do you need a Guitar Plan? Join Gab's Army Check my band:Cirse Check my soundcloud:Soundcloud Please subscribe to my:Youtube Channel

Joost View Member Profile	Feb 26 2012, 03:35 PM
Feb 26 2012, 03:35 PM	GMC:er Posts: 4 Joined: 3-September 11	Thanks a lot for all the advice! I guess I have to slow down and carefully listen to the rhythm sections of a song. I am now reading a book about rhythm in general. It explains everything about timing and time signatures. It really helps me to understand and recognize rhythm patterns in general. For now I leave guitar scales for what they are and instead focus on my problem area. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Alex Feather View Member Profile	Feb 26 2012, 06:35 PM
Feb 26 2012, 06:35 PM	Instructor Posts: 4.332 Joined: 21-November 11 From: Los Angeles	QUOTE (Joost @ Feb 20 2012, 07:31 PM) Hello fellow guitar players! My name is Joost and Iam new to this site. I finally figured out how this forum works. (Iam a kind of computer noob) I play a mexican fender stratocaster through a roland cube 30x. I played for 6 months before I joined this site but I never figured out how to practice correctly. Anyway this site gives me lessons which really helped me develop my technical ability and theoretical knowledge. There is only one thing that keeps frustrating me, and that is timing. The really basic acoustic strumming parts are no problem, but when things get funky or more complicated my timing goes off. I completed all the "I've got rhythm guitar" lessons (which are awesome) but somehow my timing is still bad. Can you guys give me any tips or advice about how to solve this? Thanks in advance! Joost Hello! And welcome to GMC! You are not the only one who had to deal with timing issues we all have been there! It takes time and if you are passionate you will get it perfect! You can start using metronome to practice and make sure that you are playing at a comfortable tempo! Just take your time and be consistent! Let me know if you have any questions! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Visit my website Like me on Facebook Subscribe to my YouTube Follow me on Twitter

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