RogueAgent Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 (edited) I need some help with my playing. Basically, my rhythm a bit off. It's not terrible, but sometimes, particularly if I'm playing the song without listening to it at the same time, I tend to play uneven length bars, some too long and some to short. Also, I tend to lengthen certain induvidual notes, or play others too quickly, and have difficulty sustaining the correct tempo of a song over a long period, say 5 mins, and judging the correct rhythm for a song by listening to it. Since I've realised this, I now always practice with a metronome, and listen to songs a lot more, without playing, to try and get a better feel for the rhythm. Any advice on what to practice, or how to improve this (essential) aspect of my playing. Thanks. Edited July 22, 2006 by RogueAgent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisi Rokks Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 This word will sum up everyones practise with musical instrumentsPRACTISEFuck the metronome off. Just play along with songs you're having trouble with. Try to listen to the song and where it's going. Black Dog for example is a wierd timing but if you listen 2 the song and know what is coming next and keep playing along with it you'll get it in no time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quadlaser Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 metronomeonline.com, i would suck w/o it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me Scandar Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 Metronome...or join a band and learn the hard way (which is the whole fuckin band screaming at you telling you to get the right tempo, thats how i learned, its really fast) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GNR'R Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 Heh shame, I got rhythm like a Jamaican :krider: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistedthoughts Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 Practising rhythm is VERY underrated. Without the ability to lock into a consistent beat - your playing will be rubbish no matter what you do.Get a metronome (or visit the site quadlaser suggested) and just start cranking out Knockin' On Heaven's Door or something simple. Rhythm is just another essential skill and should be worked on just as you'd work on any other facet of your playing.Even Zakk Wylde practises to a metronome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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