8 Rhythm Guitar Tricks That'll Make You Sound Like A Pro
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Do you want your guitar playing to sound tighter and more dynamic? One of the most significant differences between a good guitarist and a great guitarist is their sense of rhythm. No matter the genre, being able to stay locked in with the rest of the band is a skill every guitar player should master. In this video, I'll be going over eight of my top tips for improving your sense of rhythm on the guitar. They will range from beginner to intermediate, all the way to a little more advanced. Regardless of where you're at with your playing, you're guaranteed to get something out of this guitar lesson.
Let me know in the comments which of these techniques you'd like a full video on. Thanks for watching!
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Chapters:
0:00 - Video overview
0:36 - Sponsored segment - Guitareo Free Trial
1:55 - Before we get started
2:10 - Trick 1 - The Constant Strumming Technique
6:17 - Trick 2 - Floating & Anchoring
7:50 - Trick 3 - Dynamic Palm Muting
9:22 - Trick 4 - Muted Strums
10:11 - Trick 5 - String Pressure
11:48 - Trick 6 - Highs & Lows
13:01 - Trick 7 - The Wrist Twist
15:12 - Trick 8 - Pick Micro-Adjustments
17:32 - Final thoughts
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Took me - and continues to take me years - to get the grip on the pick right. I would love a deep dive into that if others are interested as well. I've said it before in another video, will say it again: you are a gifted teacher, Andrew.
@andrewclarkeguitar
Жыл бұрын
I can definitely do that! Appreciate the kind words 🙏
Another great video. String muting is so important, especially if your going through a heavy amp like a Marshall. Without it you get nothing but mud, it is something you need to be aware of when you start out. Eventually your brain takes over and trains your hands to mute without having to think about it. Thanks again for your work.
@andrewclarkeguitar
Жыл бұрын
That's so true! As with a lot of techniques, they kind of just happen on autopilot at some point. Thanks so much for watching 🙌
Love the well explained information on this video. 👏👏👏
@andrewclarkeguitar
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching, Leudy!
Another brilliant video Andrew! Keep them coming I remember watching some of those Guitareo videos and wondered why you didn’t have a channel back then haha
@andrewclarkeguitar
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! It was a long time coming, but glad I'm doing it on my own now :)
Excellent video Andrew! Some of this is already in my repertoire but some of these are great new techniques to work with! You asked for comments on what we’d like to see more of. Personally tip/trick 7 is the most compelling for me. I’d like to see a bit of a deeper dive into that particular technique. That double tap is nice. Thanks for the great content!
Just found your channel and I really like your presentation of the topics you choose. You are easy to understand, have good sound quality, and keep the lessons short enough to deliver good information without getting boring. Keep up the good work and I look forward to watching your channel explode! 👍
@andrewclarkeguitar
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I'm glad you're enjoying the videos. :)
If your videos were available 10 years ago I would be far more ahead in my guitar playing. You're a great teacher! You've made all of this otherwise complex information easily digestible. You've helped me understand the guitar so much better and this has encouraged to me explore the possibilities it offers. :) Thanks so much! Looking forward to more of your content!
@andrewclarkeguitar
Жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you so much! I'm so glad you're enjoying the videos. :)
Love your vids, they helped me come to the next stage of playing the guitar
@andrewclarkeguitar
Жыл бұрын
That's so great to hear! I've got a lot more on the way 😀
This is great content!! Learning guitar and strumming is my biggest problem.
Awesome video! String contact with pic relative to all the techniques above along with tonal qualities. Would love to see your take on that.
Good solid lesson and a reminder about the most important element in all music, rhythm.
@andrewclarkeguitar
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely!
Great video on rhythm and how to actually work on it with practical techniques!
@andrewclarkeguitar
Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
Very helpful!!
@andrewclarkeguitar
Жыл бұрын
Glad you think so!
Great content Andrew! Can you do a follow-up video on how to do such quick and smooth down- and upstrokes during funk / rhythm play? That would be really interesting and a quite hard part for a lot of guitar players.
@andrewclarkeguitar
Жыл бұрын
Good suggestion! Definitely something I can do.
Hey man! Always loved guitareo vids with your participation. I remember learning basic major scale improv from them and I think there was a string change one also with Nate. Glad to see you are also doing your own thing now. Great content, subscribed!
@andrewclarkeguitar
Жыл бұрын
That's right! I'm pumped that you remember, haha. I really appreciate the support 🙏
@Alex_U
Жыл бұрын
@@andrewclarkeguitar yeah man! Keep up the good work! Your content is exactly what I need as I feel I’m closing in on intermediate level and need some deeper understanding of guitar. Many channels focus mainly on beginners.
@andrewclarkeguitar
Жыл бұрын
@@Alex_U intermediate players are definitely my focus on this channel! Plenty more to come. :)
Incredibly helpful Andrew ! Thank you for sharing !
@andrewclarkeguitar
3 ай бұрын
My pleasure!
Thanks for a great lesson. Lots of good information. An excellent view of methods and techniques.
@andrewclarkeguitar
8 ай бұрын
You’re very welcome. Glad you liked it!
@ericheine2414
8 ай бұрын
@@andrewclarkeguitar I'm 64. I started in a recording studio at 13 years old. My uncle Peter Heine was director of advertising for Billboard Magazine starting in 1965. I am a lyricist it's where I fit in. I have five guitars but don't consider myself a guitar player. I've seen a lot of good guitar players come and go. I love to watch instructional videos on how to play guitar. You do an excellent job.
Great lesson Andrew! As an intermediate guitar player 2 of the things that you talked about got my attention: Dynamic Palm muting and 'Highs and Lows( i.e. thinking about the guitar like a drum set) If you could make some videos in the future that would focus on these two (maybe some songs that use them) that would be great Cheers!
@andrewclarkeguitar
Жыл бұрын
That's great! I agree, those two definitely stand out for a lot of intermediate players. Thanks for watching! 🙌
Thanks so much for the info 😊
@andrewclarkeguitar
6 ай бұрын
You're welcome :)
Great stuff ! A lot comes naturally just through putting in the time. Ironically the most basic strums are difficult for someone (me) who has been chugging away at muted metal power chords for a couple decades. ugh. Some of your strums remind me of Live (lightning crashes etc..) cool tone. Thanks again for awesome content !
@andrewclarkeguitar
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the kind words! That's pretty common for folks who're into the heavier genres. But as long as you have a good sense of rhythm, the techniques will come pretty quick. Cheers!
Thanks!
@andrewclarkeguitar
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Glad you liked it.
Very helpful! Thank you!
@andrewclarkeguitar
4 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
Wow, last thing u did, tuck pick in index finger n spread others out, made me realize I couldn't do that! Working on this now, already seeing improvement. Bet many students can't do this as it's not something non guitar players would ever do, but feel it's important to have this type of Dexterity to properly mute strum
well done sir, well done. Perhaps another lesson or group of lessons on no pick (jeff beck style) plucking playing. Also, would like to see what you can help me with on slide. thanks. Rock on!
@andrewclarkeguitar
Жыл бұрын
Great suggestion on the playing with fingers thing! As for slide... Well, I'll be honest. I'm pretty bad at it. Not sure you want a hack like me teaching it 😂
Oh #8 is so useful!! I thought it was just my problem and I wasn’t holding the pick tight enough…but then I couldn’t do it keeping the rest of my arm/wrist/hand relaxed. Grippy picks helped a little. Gonna try this for sure
@andrewclarkeguitar
Жыл бұрын
It'll take some practice! But it's such a gamechanging skill to learn.
Yet another great lesson bud, I've been looking for some good rhythm guitar videos lately and this is exactly what I wanted. Some exercises for getting better at the techniques you mentioned would be great too. I'm a beginner and every video you upload is like an eye opener to me when it comes to learning and guitar concepts. You're an excellent teacher and I'm always looking forward to the weekly uploads. Also, are going to do one on the CAGED system? Keep up the good work Andrew and thank you for these lessons.
@andrewclarkeguitar
Жыл бұрын
I'm really glad you've been finding the videos helpful! CAGED is up there on the list of topics I want to cover. Just want to make sure I present it in the right way. I'm really picky about how I teach things and sometimes it takes some time to iron out a clear presentation 😅
I think you should go in-depth into each technique :)
Something James Hatfield once said he has always held his pick with two fingers on it something to try out love your videos I have learnt a lot so far.
@andrewclarkeguitar
7 ай бұрын
It’s all about finding what works best for you! Thanks for watching 😊
Can you show more how to alternate between floating and anchoring please when strumming
@andrewclarkeguitar
9 ай бұрын
Good suggestion. I'll get to work on a video :)
That Eminem lose yourself rhythm was really dope👌👌 great video🙏
@andrewclarkeguitar
Жыл бұрын
Thanks man! 🙌
wow! suffering from some sorta shoulder pain all of a sudden. i have been trying to develop these rhythms but i guess these wide body accoustics of mine are playing hellwitjh my shoulder!!! when i play...sure enough...there it is!! i need to find a stretch ot something because i am depressed! i was moving along sooooo well!!!!!!!
@andrewclarkeguitar
Жыл бұрын
Oh nooooo, that's not good. I've definitely gone through stints of discomfort and injury due to guitar playing. Might be best to take a break until it heals, then come back and work on your posture and technique. The wide bodies are definitely going to give you trouble. Try making sure you aren't too hunched forward, keep your back straight and your shoulders back. Might help a bit.
@paulpellico3797
Жыл бұрын
@@andrewclarkeguitar don't hunch over@!!!! that's the only way i can see what i'm doin! LOL! take a break...i wish! its my only real way to remove myself from the daily madness. beating on my guitars is how i maintain. and every video you put out only makes me practice MORE....
@andrewclarkeguitar
Жыл бұрын
@@paulpellico3797 hahaha, well PLEASE take care of yourself!
Nice Andrew, channeling your inner Corey Wong there!!
@andrewclarkeguitar
Жыл бұрын
Hahaha, trying my best 😅
Excellent video! That is exactly what I am looking for. Do you have a course on this?
@andrewclarkeguitar
Жыл бұрын
Awesome! No courses yet. If enough people are interested, I can make it happen though :)
@luisvolpon1598
Жыл бұрын
@@andrewclarkeguitar looking forward to it 🎸🎸🎸
@andrewclarkeguitar
Жыл бұрын
@@luisvolpon1598 🙌🙌
Very nice. I'm learning the ukulele, both tenor and baritone. I can't play the guitar nor the bass since I have shoulder problems. I'll steal what I can. Merci, Eh?
tHANKS
Very nice video as always... one question: you lock your pick with index, so using picky finger to play finger style? Not better to lock pick with picky, so 4 remaining fingers stronger?
@andrewclarkeguitar
Жыл бұрын
I use hybrid picking a lot, which forces you to use your 2nd, 3rd, and 4th fingers to fingerpick while using the thumb and 1st finger to hold the pick. After doing that for so long, it's easier for me to use those fingers. Plus, it's must faster to pull the pick back with your 1st finger instead of moving it all the way to your pinky to tuck it away.
@serujuc6209
Жыл бұрын
@@andrewclarkeguitar about changing speed, not sure, but i guess you practiced for so many years using your 4th finger, no brainer anymore... so you are using it just to free the thumb then? thanks!
While you’re doing tutorials, would you go in depth on the major and pentatonic scales? I know there are tons of videos about the scales I just like the way you teach!
@andrewclarkeguitar
Жыл бұрын
Sure! What specifically would you like me to cover about them? How to move between them? The differences? Improvising? Something else?
@stephenhanlin2388
Жыл бұрын
@@andrewclarkeguitar I can’t speak for him but improvising would be most helpful if you could please
@minhnguyencao3155
Жыл бұрын
Honestly I find while I can watch a bunch of improvising tutorial, the method of practicing and learning a scale or a lick is often ignored. Like what's the point of seeing the harmonic minor scale on the fretboard without your fingers being able to play them :P
Yessir
@andrewclarkeguitar
Жыл бұрын
🙌
Is there such a thing as minor 7 bar chords rooted on either the Low e or a string
@andrewclarkeguitar
Жыл бұрын
Yes, there is! I believe I touched on it in this video here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qHeuwaugnq7Fkrg.html
NGL 2:41 kinda looks and sounds like those old Japanese movies where peeps would talk, but audio wouldn't come until seconds later. Messed with my mind, even though I knew what was going on
Guitareo is good. I actually used to think that Guitareo was Ayla Mabe’s channel. She also does great videos for them.
@andrewclarkeguitar
Жыл бұрын
Yeah! She’s kind of the face of Guitareo. She’s a great guitar player and a great person too 😁
Heey...remember me? just the video I needed!
@andrewclarkeguitar
Жыл бұрын
I sure do! Hope this one helps you out :)
I love drumeo and pianote but havent gotten into a groove with guitareo. I really wish Guitareo had something like the 30 day blues on pianote or 30 day chops on Drumeo- I like the new workouts. but it would beAMAZING to have like a 30 day blues/neo soul/funk/etc on guitareo!!!
@andrewclarkeguitar
6 ай бұрын
I completely agree. Hopefully they'll do it one day!
Wow! How do you do that in part 1 with the advanced strum? You play a pattern but at the same time the strum continues. That's not easy.
How on earth do you do that kind of strumming with a 2.5 mil pick? I got a .70 pick for that. It would be great to be able to play anything with the same pick.
@andrewclarkeguitar
Жыл бұрын
Just comes down to finding the balance between grip strength and pick position. You should also be angling your pick slightly as you pick so that it doesn't get caught in the strings. Takes a lot of practice 😅
How do you strum swing rhythms?
@andrewclarkeguitar
Жыл бұрын
You have to adjust your constant strumming to fit the swung rhythm. So you can't just follow the straight quarter notes anymore. Not too challenging, just takes a little practice.
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Thanks!
@andrewclarkeguitar
Жыл бұрын
Wow, thank YOU!
@Ben-Ken
Жыл бұрын
@@andrewclarkeguitar no problem. The lessons are great!
@andrewclarkeguitar
Жыл бұрын
@@Ben-Ken Glad you’re enjoying them! The support means a lot 🙏🏻