Rhythm Guitar, Let's get the cat out of the bag
Richard6669
Feb 20 2008, 05:55 PM
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I posted on Ear Training just a second ago, now its on to another topic - Rhythm Playing. GMC is primarily based on lead shred guitar and lately I have been learning rhythm guitar. Unsuprisingly, it has even improved my lead playing as well. I have also noticed even shredders such as Eddie Van Halen are also amazing at rhythm, even stating, "I am a rhythm player who also solos." Its also a blast to mix rhythm and lead parts into a guitar piece. No matter what style you play, rhythm and chordal melodies play an important role.

Along with the lessons at GMC on rhythm, even the "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" lesson, what songs/techniques/chord progressions/ Theory has improved your rhythm playing.

For me, MI's (Musician's Institue) "Rhythm Guitar: The Complete Guide" has been a gold mine of imformation relating to chords and what not.

So let's discuss and let the cat out of the bag. Share your rhythm secrets, and what has or has not worked for you.

Thanks in advance. biggrin.gif

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Ivan Milenkovic
Feb 20 2008, 08:55 PM
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I'm glad you figured out man, the rhythm is very important. Actually it is important just like any other thing in guitar plying, but often left aside as considered "easy" and "not need-able".

One's chordal and other rhythm work is directly reflected on the solos. If you play only riffs, you'll be good at pentatonics alone. If you play all the triads, you'll understand major and minor scales better. If you play 6, 7 ,9, 11 chords, you can fully appreciate note functions throughout the progression.

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Pavel
Feb 20 2008, 09:03 PM
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You can see some of my secrets in "Heavy Metal For Beginners" series smile.gif

Sometimes riffing or rhythm playing is even more fun than soloing, but for me it depends on a day smile.gif

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