CyanideJunkie
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hey guys jus wanna get ur opinions on something...
wat do u think makes a good rhythm guitarist?
wat do u think makes a good rhythm guitarist?
A good rhythm guitarist
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i feel that anyone can be a good rythm guitarist. just know some chords, feel the beat, and there you go.
well, to be exceptionally well, you gotta know your lead's stuff better than anyone else. take a look at dave kushner. the ex-roses man, and now with velvet revolver.
why is slash's sound so distinctive, so wholesome?
people tend to forget, but if not for dave, i doubt that the sound of both bands will be like it is today.
what kushner does is he tries to complement slash's sound by addind dimensions other than just chords, but also including arpeggios and harmonics when there's places which can give the overall sound an added extra boost.
i'm sure there are lots around, but it'd be good if you check out stuff like november rain, sweet child of mine, in the jungle (GnR) and velvet's stuff with pieces, slither and my personal favorite, sucker train blues, which is like simple, yet powerful rock n roll stuff.
=)
well, to be exceptionally well, you gotta know your lead's stuff better than anyone else. take a look at dave kushner. the ex-roses man, and now with velvet revolver.
why is slash's sound so distinctive, so wholesome?
people tend to forget, but if not for dave, i doubt that the sound of both bands will be like it is today.
what kushner does is he tries to complement slash's sound by addind dimensions other than just chords, but also including arpeggios and harmonics when there's places which can give the overall sound an added extra boost.
i'm sure there are lots around, but it'd be good if you check out stuff like november rain, sweet child of mine, in the jungle (GnR) and velvet's stuff with pieces, slither and my personal favorite, sucker train blues, which is like simple, yet powerful rock n roll stuff.
=)
CyanideJunkie
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aye thx for the replies guys, really appreciate it...
jus had to ask this question cos i was starting to kinda confused about my role in my band, and how to improve etc...
i wish there were like workshops for rhythm guitar... all i see is lead guitar nowadays
jus had to ask this question cos i was starting to kinda confused about my role in my band, and how to improve etc...
i wish there were like workshops for rhythm guitar... all i see is lead guitar nowadays
Rollercoaster
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I dunno..... enjoy what you're doing?
CyanideJunkie
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yea i love wat i do... but sometimes i feel like i'm jus stuck with playing chords... always felt like i could do more for rhythm parts...
Giantballz
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mulyadi said:
dude kushner was never with guns....at least i never heard he was....was he after izzy or gilby?
Rollercoaster
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It's funny how many people think rhythm guitar is jus playing power chords. To me, rhythm guitar can sound sophisticated and hard. Jus look at James Hetfield and Dave Mustaine! Anyway, I gave up on having another rhythm guitarist in my band years ago because instead of complimenting my lead playing, they spoil the sound of the band! They dun bother to make out their guitar parts and gave me more work to do as I have to make out the guitar parts for them and show them what to play. This is my opinion. Most rhythm guitarist in Singapore dun take pride in what they do, and somehow they got it in their head that playing rhythm is like a downgraded guitar thing which is untrue as Dave Mustaine once said, "rhythm makes up 99% of the song"! So I've grown smarter and decided to take the credit for myself by playing lead and rhythm at the same time instead of having another rhythm guitar player in my band who only gives me more work to do, and in the process muddies up my sound. :idea:
Rollercoaster
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There are plenty of good rhythm guitar players out there man!
Rollercoaster
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There are plenty of good rhythm guitar players out there man!
CyanideJunkie
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gah i think my main problem is that i can't express myself well musically... lacking a bit in the creative area as well...
http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/columns/general_music/creativity_and_expression_part_1.html
i read this article from UG though... gave me at least an idea on how to get myself out of this schlump... hope u guys would benefit from it too...
http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/columns/general_music/creativity_and_expression_part_1.html
i read this article from UG though... gave me at least an idea on how to get myself out of this schlump... hope u guys would benefit from it too...
Crawldaddy
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Hmm.
Do not forget Keith Richards from the Rolling stones... that guy is rock-solid! but what makes a good rhythm player (in my opinion) is the guy can make the band sound so much fuller.. like there's a midrange link between the lead player and the bass.
If you listen to Led Zeppelin and AC/DC live, you can hear the difference... when there's a rhythm player and when there's none at all.
Cheers
Do not forget Keith Richards from the Rolling stones... that guy is rock-solid! but what makes a good rhythm player (in my opinion) is the guy can make the band sound so much fuller.. like there's a midrange link between the lead player and the bass.
If you listen to Led Zeppelin and AC/DC live, you can hear the difference... when there's a rhythm player and when there's none at all.
Cheers
bluepowder
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If u face problems playing rhythm i suggest u learn different strummign styles to start off with and just listen to everything u can get ur hands on and try and play along ..you will be surprised what can come out of listening to Prince and MJ :wink:
..you will be surprised what can come out of listening to Prince and MJ :wink: