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#290866 - 20/12/11 09:29 PM Rhythm
Lotus Lotus Professional Forumite! Registered: 08/08/11 Posts: 147 Loc: Stafford	Anyone got any tips for a moron? I'm really struggling, almost to the point of desperation! I'm ok with 1+2+3+4+, but when it comes to remembering which strokes to play and which not, I'm all at sea. Apart from listening to the track and practising till my fingers bleed does anyone have any secrets to unlock the rhythm that must be hiding somewhere very deep inside me? Any tips gratefully received. Graham
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#290870 - 20/12/11 10:46 PM Re: Rhythm [Re: Lotus]
The Tiggs The Tiggs Professional Forumite! Registered: 08/04/10 Posts: 412 Loc: Derby	Hi Graham, I found it impossible to miss a beat – is that what you mean? I just played nothing but Down Down Miss up-Down-up for a whole week in every free moment I had. Play it slow and say it out loud and do a proper full stroke on the Miss but, obviously, miss the strings. Hope this helps, once you have one pattern down they do get easier I promise.
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#290876 - 21/12/11 07:16 AM Re: Rhythm [Re: The Tiggs]
Jocko Jocko Old Timer Registered: 06/07/11 Posts: 1023 Loc: Kirkcaldy, Fife	As I said somewhere else in here, stick on a CD, damp the strings with your fretting hand and strum along to the music with your pick hand. Once you get used to the different rhythms you will find playing the combination you want so much easier. _________________________ Best tip for budding guitarists. Start playing 10 years earlier!
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#290883 - 21/12/11 10:32 AM Re: Rhythm [Re: Jocko]
stickyfiddle stickyfiddle Spam Commander (Forum Council Member) Old Timer Registered: 22/04/04 Posts: 6168 Loc: London, UK	As you say, the answer is practice. Sadly, there aren't many shortcuts when learning an instrument- you have to train your brain and build up the muscle memory and that can only be done through repeated action. _________________________ PSN: stickyfiddle
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#290897 - 21/12/11 09:42 PM Re: Rhythm [Re: stickyfiddle]
Lotus Lotus Professional Forumite! Registered: 08/08/11 Posts: 147 Loc: Stafford	Thanks guys. Perhaps I'm not a moronic cretin after all $\:P$ I'll follow the tip about the CD's. Once again, thanks guys. Graham
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#290898 - 21/12/11 10:11 PM Re: Rhythm [Re: Lotus]
Ape09090 Ape09090 Old Timer Registered: 01/12/11 Posts: 1188 Loc: South Wales	stop trying so hard $\:\)$ have a beer or 2 see if things fall into place better Edited by Ape09090 (21/12/11 10:12 PM) _________________________ also known as Andrew on Skype as myrddin333 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5Q3Zq8ozt4
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#290909 - 22/12/11 07:21 AM Re: Rhythm [Re: Ape09090]
Jocko Jocko Old Timer Registered: 06/07/11 Posts: 1023 Loc: Kirkcaldy, Fife	A few beers then "let the force be with you" makes for a great guitar session! Remember. Always drink sensibly !!!! _________________________ Best tip for budding guitarists. Start playing 10 years earlier!
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#290936 - 22/12/11 10:08 PM Re: Rhythm [Re: Jocko]
Lotus Lotus Professional Forumite! Registered: 08/08/11 Posts: 147 Loc: Stafford	Ah beer! Not tried that approach although I'm thinking that over the next days it may be unavoidable. I'm working on REM's “ losing my religion" and initially it was ghosting those two sets of up-down that was causing the problem. More practice today and at times I'd got it, even managing to keep the rhythm whilst talking to my son and watching something on his laptop. I'm thinking that's progress. Once again thanks for the advice boys Graham
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#290937 - 22/12/11 10:27 PM Re: Rhythm [Re: Lotus]
Ape09090 Ape09090 Old Timer Registered: 01/12/11 Posts: 1188 Loc: South Wales	You're off!! I played for about 10 years,couldn't even talk to you if I had a guitar in my hands,I was like a man possessed. Thank beep I got over that ,lol _________________________ also known as Andrew on Skype as myrddin333 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5Q3Zq8ozt4
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#290950 - 23/12/11 07:25 AM Re: Rhythm [Re: Ape09090]
Jocko Jocko Old Timer Registered: 06/07/11 Posts: 1023 Loc: Kirkcaldy, Fife	It takes me all my time to play and breath! When I get to a difficult bit I am like a Cheetah. I take a deep breath and hope to get through it before I need another. _________________________ Best tip for budding guitarists. Start playing 10 years earlier!
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