3 Essential RHYTHM GUITAR Techniques, Explained...

[@beneunson]

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[@banjobanjo-xn7lq]

Any possibility of a quick explanation of the improvised solo. The augmented line leading to the emin7 followed by the dmin7 over the C#min7 vamp is of particular interest. Thank you from Ottawa. You are an inspirational musician.

[@bobjanetmart506]

funky! Love the Strat tone. Glad to see it in your hands again

[@beneunson]

Glad you liked it!

[@MarkFromHawaii]

Thanks Ben, rhythm guitar takes discipline. Every once in a while I’ll play along with Le Freak or Good Times just to get my funk chops in shape. Tower of Power’s So Very Hard to Go is a great exercise in that Chitlin’ Circuit style.

[@beneunson]

Thanks so much for watching! You're right - it does take discipline, and those are such great songs to keep your chops in shape! 😀

[@georgesember9069]

I like all the styles of rhythm guitar but I am 81 years old and play a nylon string classical guitar, usually by myself. I don’t use picks. I try to use some of these techniques to brighten up my solo playing. I attempt to use some Brazilian techniques and some Flamenco. though I don’t excel at any of these styles. Enjoyed your session. Thanks for posting!

[@beneunson]

That's a fantastic approach to playing a nylon string classical guitar! Thanks so much for sharing your insight 😀

[@Carkshark]

The second method is my favorite and I've never thought of it as melodic rhythm guitar. I really like Denny Dias's rhythm guitar playing on Only a Fool Would Say That by Steely Dan. Thank you for making this video it was great!

[@beneunson]

So glad you liked it! Yes, Denny Dias on "Only A Fool Would Say That" is great!! A classic and one of my favorites 😀

[@NickGranville]

You have a way of always making things simple! Great stuff Ben. Same for me - rhythm guitar in my working gigs is the biggest and most important part

[@beneunson]

Thanks so much, Nick! I really appreciate it. Yes indeed - rhythm guitar has proven to be incredibly important for me as well on working gigs.

[@gitarmats]

Love that stratty tone on the funk strumming part!

[@beneunson]

Thanks so much Mats, this guitar works great for rhythm!

[@philipbrown2225]

your playing is as exciting as your hair ! nice work! and the strat is best for rhythm imho

[@beneunson]

Thanks so much! And yes I agree! 😀

[@alonzowhite3046]

💙💙💙 Love it!!!

[@beneunson]

Thanks so much! 😀

[@matthiasscheffler548]

Thanks fpr all these insights Ben, your channel rocks as always!
A great rhythm player worth checking is Jay Leonard...!

[@beneunson]

Thanks so much for watching, Matthias! And thanks for your recommendation 😎

[@jameswilson5683]

Really great lesson!

[@beneunson]

Thanks for watching!

[@jessejordan8116]

Absolutely love your positive energy and general vibe. Also your content is fantastic.

[@beneunson]

I really appreciate it! Thanks so much for watching!

[@enriquematiasreimermillan5120]

Great video, Ben! Very educational. Cheers from Chile, South America!

[@beneunson]

Thanks so much for watching! I really appreciate it!

[@utherpendragon4227]

Your tone and presentation are exemplary. I need to check out your courses.

[@beneunson]

Thanks so much for watching! I really appreciate it.

[@michael.lentsman]

Strat!

[@beneunson]

A classic sound for this type of playing! 😀

[@xeraedge580]

fantanstic insights on this video thank you for this.

[@beneunson]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@rbenit68]

Fantastic lesson. Could you please share your amp/guitar/pedal settings for funky tone?

[@beneunson]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it. Going to make an updated gear video very soon!

[@erictripton]

Cool. I palm mute, at some level, using technique #1. More staccato - ish. Depending on the style of the music sometimes dictates a preferable technique. Steely Dan tunes' Josie is a great example of both... that unison with the bass is timeless😄

[@beneunson]

Thanks so much for sharing your insight, Eric! The style of the music can definitely dictate which technique is best 💯

[@erictripton]

Yeah, like you, I use a tube amp 'pushed' using the outboard version of Two Notes Captor...for the holy grail sound. @@beneunson

[@adeladnani3713]

❤

[@beneunson]

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[@adeladnani3713]

I have a question about melodic rhythm guitar. Are we supposed to improvise riffs or prepare them?
With my current skill level, I have difficulty improvising

[@beneunson]

It's great to have some rhythm guitar approaches that you've already worked on, and then you can apply them in an "improvised" manner in the moment, especially if you're just playing over a 1 chord vamp/groove, just like I am at 09:01

[@adeladnani3713]

@@beneunson Thank you so much

[@alvarolblanco]

Antonio Vega and Nacho García Vega from Nacha pop were great rhythm guitar players, check them out

[@beneunson]

Thanks so much for watching, and thanks for your suggestions! 😀

[@alvarolblanco]

@@beneunson sure man, let me know what you think about them anytime soon!

[@orionvassi]

Single coil funk.

[@beneunson]

Yes indeed!