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Posted by: Barenaked Ninja Sep 23 2008, 01:19 AM

Hey guys!

So I've recently caught fire again for guitar after a roughly 2-year lull. I really feel like I've got the motivation this time around to take my playing to a whole new level and am quickly falling in internet-love with GMC.

As part of my rededication, I'm trying to be as introspective of a player as I know how to be. In examining my weaknesses it doesn't take long for my rhythm (or lack there-of) to come bubbling to the surface. Relative to my skills on lead, my rhythm-playing is in a sad state and desperately needs to be addressed. I don't have a problem (that I know of) with timing. I think this is more a result of my chronically neglected knowledge of chords. I can do open cowboy chords, power chords and Major barre chords (I know you can move a finger or two here or there to get new ones). But I believe there's more to it than that.

Can you guys point me to lessons that have really helped improve your rhythm playing? I can mash through most single note lead stuff (aside from super-fast stuff), but throw in a couple of chords and my goose is cooked. I'd appreciate your help on this and look forward to hitting these here boards more often!

If you'd like to gauge where my playing level currently is you check out my take on Sublime's http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQbCWIAakmA Or check my YouTube profile below for a couple of other songs I've got on there.

Posted by: Guitarman700 Sep 23 2008, 01:42 AM

Welcome to GMC! we have lots of great rhythm and chords lessons here, so im sure that youll get the hang of it soon!
just ask if you have any questions.

Posted by: Emir Hot Sep 23 2008, 01:45 AM

welcome mate. just look arround and you can find many rhythm lessons

Posted by: Jesse Sep 23 2008, 06:08 AM

Look under series at the main page! There is a Whole series based on making your rythm tight!

Posted by: Marcus Lavendell Sep 23 2008, 07:37 AM

QUOTE (Barenaked Ninja @ Sep 23 2008, 02:19 AM)

Posted by: Canis Sep 23 2008, 09:18 AM

Welcome to GMC =) A lot of e-love going on around here ^^

If there was one lesson that really helped my rhythm, it's Marcus Siepens http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/rhythm-guitar/basic-metal-rhythm/

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Sep 23 2008, 10:56 AM

Welcome aboard man, I know how you feel. Go to http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/video-lessons.htm and choose advanced search on the right. Then choose the lessons category (for example rhythm/chords) or just type "rhythm" or "chord" inot the search. Also choose difficulty level.