Improve Your Sense of Rhythm on Guitar

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  • Here's another video in my "Sensei Series", today we're going to talk about one of the most important and often overlooked aspects of musicality, rhythm. If you subscribed to watch whacky music videos, FEAR NOT! These videos will not be replacing those but are something I can put out while I work on the next big thing.
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    1. Practice with a metronome 1:29
    2. Record yourself 4:59
    3. Play with musicians who have good time 5:59
    4. Move your body to the music 7:08
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  • @azharsofjan9181
    @azharsofjan9181 6 ปีที่แล้ว +347

    That intro was 12/10

    • @Zenonbuster
      @Zenonbuster 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      BIG DOCK ENERGY

    • @Michael-bt6ht
      @Michael-bt6ht 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Close...but not quite...

    • @fx5298
      @fx5298 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I was specting Little Wing

    • @millionairesplendor2751
      @millionairesplendor2751 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@fx5298 right that was literally little wint

    • @BitchIwasBorn
      @BitchIwasBorn ปีที่แล้ว

      This can be reduced to 6/5

  • @josequiles7
    @josequiles7 7 ปีที่แล้ว +121

    'the less i know the better' has the most insanely catchy bassline

    • @bwebb90
      @bwebb90 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      kiles7 literally about to say that, it's a great song

    • @weabooslayer7007
      @weabooslayer7007 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      and what this have to do with the video ?

  • @trenthogan4212
    @trenthogan4212 8 ปีที่แล้ว +183

    I cannot stress enough the importance of this video lesson. I push rhythm over lead to all of my students not just because it is critical to becoming a great guitarist BUT it will help your leads more than anything else. Great video Sensei. Just subbed you.

  • @arkocal1611
    @arkocal1611 7 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    A really nice exercise is to set the metronome to 40BPM when playing a 120BPM 4/4 song, so that only the first beat matches. It is quite difficult at the beginning but really gets you out of your comfort zone.

    • @nikhillrao3799
      @nikhillrao3799 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That would be 30bpm no?

    • @arkocal1611
      @arkocal1611 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@nikhillrao3799 Right, of course! My bad.

  • @jarse1991
    @jarse1991 7 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Hey dude, Here's another tip to exercise rythm that I like to use.
    It's vey easy, just try jamming on a groove by only using 1 or 2 notes, that way you're not distracted by the melody and you can really focus on the rythm you're using with these two notes :)
    Love your video's man, keep it up!

  • @obi-wankenobi8878
    @obi-wankenobi8878 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Teaching was great.
    Knowledge was great.
    Intro was overdramatic.
    Perfection

  • @psteeg3551
    @psteeg3551 7 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Tip #4 so headbanging and airdrumming is useful after all!

    • @AnkothOfficial
      @AnkothOfficial 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm pretty sure that's what dancing and head banging is used for. Keeping time to the music, and being in sync. When you do a dance, such as head banging, you are in sync with the piece in question. I head bang to the beat when I play keyboard, and it works better for me than tapping my foot, which gives me twitches and pins and needles.
      If you want to see headbanging work, check out Slayer's Repentless video. Kerry King (the lead guitarist) is literally grooving, and banging his head with the song (very fast since it's a fast song).
      With headbanging, your essentially acknowledges the beat with the swing of your head, and it can also help count off beats as well (1 and 2 and etc.) If you headbang faster.

  • @NicolasGiovaniBusanello
    @NicolasGiovaniBusanello 8 ปีที่แล้ว +350

    Waiting for a Sempai Series. I hope my comment gets noticed~

    • @samuraiguitarist
      @samuraiguitarist  8 ปีที่แล้ว +88

      +Nicolas Giovani Busanello hahaha, your comment has been noticed

    • @ikename149
      @ikename149 6 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Aronax GT It's "written" not "wrote".

    • @davidhollowelljr949
      @davidhollowelljr949 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Nicolas Busanello dead af

    • @hiro6406
      @hiro6406 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Aronax GT sempai is also correct because its actually pronounced as it

    • @ArnoldsKtm
      @ArnoldsKtm 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Aronax whoosh

  • @badalicemusic
    @badalicemusic 6 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Kudos for the acknowledgment of female guitarists who watch (and enjoy!) your channel Sam. We ARE out here!😊🎸👌

  • @NateShredwards
    @NateShredwards 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your videos are top notch man. It's refreshing to hear a new perspective on how to approach these things. You have a very unique view and that's rad!

  • @cosminvarga5349
    @cosminvarga5349 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Love your tips! They are on the same line with my philosophy when it comes to music. Thank you for reassuring me that the way I do things is a good way to become a good musician.

    • @haf816r
      @haf816r 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've never even considered this before but I'm convinced, Samurai Guitarist IS Sensei!!!
      MUST WATCH! 1+Sub!

  • @martinfanatic532
    @martinfanatic532 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow switching up the metronome pattern while I practice is pretty difficult, but I think it's really helping me nail down my rhythm. My thanks dude

  • @dgmg1578
    @dgmg1578 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love it! As 22 yr professional percussionist I am on my 1st yr guitar and realized training and rudiments are very applicable.

  • @bengabriel2872
    @bengabriel2872 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for making such great videos. I first saw one of them on Ultimate Guitar. Most guitar videos don't offer much in term of improving musicianship. Yours all do. Great job. Keep doing what you're doing.

  • @AngusBeefington
    @AngusBeefington 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That little wing intro is so memorable

  • @dalleyrick
    @dalleyrick 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would've given this two thumbs up if it were available - this is my weakest area, and this helped.

  • @philippepaquet1041
    @philippepaquet1041 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    It is so true. I think that what makes a good or a band band is how well the musicians lock together.

  • @komobabo
    @komobabo 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Love this series! You're a good teacher, because you use practical advice.
    As for next techniques, I'd vote for a typical styles of playing the guitar. Such as using both hands to make shapes, tapping, inverting hands, crazy things like that.
    As for the groovy song, I have to go with "Mas" by Black Guayaba. Really nice rock track. With a lot of feeling.

  • @dianehurn6654
    @dianehurn6654 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic!! You, my man, are just what I was looking for. Greatly appreciate your expertise!

  • @wilhelm.reeves
    @wilhelm.reeves 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This channel definitely needs more subscribers. Keep up the good work!

  • @a-lonley-box3657
    @a-lonley-box3657 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    'walking contradiction' has such a catchy chorus, I can't help but move with the vocals! This video was insanely helpful. Thanks so much, its really appreciated!

  • @2biasMotion
    @2biasMotion 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    You cover very interesting stuff in your videos. Straight to the point and very informative. Keep it up.

  • @julessanchez9216
    @julessanchez9216 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video, very helpful ! I have been playing about a year and half, so I need all the help I can, beside being 65, I practice just about every day, at times I felt like quitting but I
    never gave in. So thanks again for the info !

  • @GuillermoSmyser
    @GuillermoSmyser 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude, you're awesome. Well done. I'm about to go check out your other videos.

  • @sunepedersen8537
    @sunepedersen8537 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    i love that little wing riff

  • @OfficialFields
    @OfficialFields 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the best lesson videos man. Thank you 🙏🏾

  • @YanivZukerman
    @YanivZukerman 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    A very acurate video, I can say from my own expierience this is some good advice. Well done, the metronome part was especially great.

  • @NinjaCentral313
    @NinjaCentral313 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you tricked us with the 4th one, your background music already had me grooving, solid advice!

  • @chewkieroo123
    @chewkieroo123 ปีที่แล้ว

    being 41 and a musician for the last 20 some odd years this is all true great content i liked and follow and dont forget you can always learn stay humble :)

  • @schmixes4891
    @schmixes4891 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Tip for metronomes. Instead of trying to divide or subdivide in your head, multiply the BPM by the ratio of that note compared to a quarter note. (So eight to quarter would be 2:1) I feel it makes it easier to feel it.

  • @LulRan
    @LulRan 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    2:12 that flip phone tho.
    I was first introduced to your channel when you posted your Star Wars Medley on r/Guitar. I subscribed immediately, yet completely forgot about your channel after that lol.
    Really appreciate content like this because I've been playing the guitar off and on for a couple years now, but only recently started getting a bit more serious about it.
    Hope to see more of your rad content!

  • @telesandstrats3297
    @telesandstrats3297 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the video! I finally understand why practicing with a metronome is important!

  • @jason989989
    @jason989989 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome.
    Thanks for that.
    Loving your tutorials.

  • @djmorales4196
    @djmorales4196 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You rock dude! I've also been rocky on my rhythms but this helped a lot. Thanks!

  • @jdavid1006
    @jdavid1006 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's a classic but Ray Charles' I Got a Woman has such a great groove, especially the live recordings. I can't help but move a little, no matter where I am, whenever I hear it.
    Great series, man. Love your channel.

  • @cmaddox1020
    @cmaddox1020 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    ありがとう先生!Thanks for tips on this most basic aspect of playing music. Over the last year I got into the bad habit of not having a time keeper during my practice sessions and it showed in a few bars when I sat in during a recent gig in Tokyo.

  • @deelock7741
    @deelock7741 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your sense of humor has me learning and laughing at the same time. I’m sold.

  • @Jesse-fd5bv
    @Jesse-fd5bv 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really liked the bit about stepping out of your comfort zone, kinda genius. Thanks man.

  • @ThijsLammerse
    @ThijsLammerse 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really great tips man. I really like your channel.

  • @zainal8787
    @zainal8787 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome senses!👏😁 Thanks for this video.#Love it

  • @cryptoslackerrob-464
    @cryptoslackerrob-464 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks . I was tapping along to the background music. Feeling that groove lol

  • @andrewturner6453
    @andrewturner6453 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! Great practical lesson. Thank you 🙏

  • @CatsCoffeeGuitars
    @CatsCoffeeGuitars 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have watched a few of your videos but after this one I seriously asked myself ,,why in the hell am I not subbed to this guy?''.
    Fantastic stuff! ^^ :D

  • @samuraiguitarist
    @samuraiguitarist  8 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    I'm going to go with Budos Band "Aynotchesch Yererfu", good lord I forgot how good these guys are

    • @ZeVi13
      @ZeVi13 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey, I know this is kinda offtopic but what other songs would you recommend which have a similar groove to this one? This song is insanely good and fun to play and I'm looking for similar stuff. Thanks in advance.

    • @Lukamar15
      @Lukamar15 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Holy moly, yes.

  • @MrPorter7
    @MrPorter7 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Great topic. When I use to teach I urged my students to get a cheap drum machine. I'm sure not all will agree, but I think even a cheap drum machine is more inspiring than the tick of a metronome. It makes a new student "feel" like they making music quicker. IMHO. Thanks for the vids, really good.

  • @KnowledgeIsKey215
    @KnowledgeIsKey215 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really need to use a metronome more often, and really work on my foot tapping and ghost strumming. I love your analogy of referring to the strumming hand as a rhythm pendulum that never stops moving, therefore we're not concerned about up and down strums but whether or not we're hitting the strings or not on those movements.

  • @Bradovski
    @Bradovski 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Sensei series is so helpful. I feel guilty getting such good free tips! Also, a good song to groove out to is foxey lady!!

  • @stefanhennig
    @stefanhennig 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ahoi! Still anybody here? Not sure if this is a suggestion or a question, but around here, there are several open stage events where you can just walk up a stage and perform. Some want you registering beforehand but at others you can just walk in, wait for an open space and do your stuff.
    In some cases you will perform in front of any odd walker-by, but some are held by jazz clubs or so and you will be in front of other (mostly amateur) musicians. I am using your videos (among others) to prepare for such a thing as I have witnessed some (in the audience) and was blown away by the helpful and positive attitude at these events.

  • @NicholasWiedenfeld
    @NicholasWiedenfeld 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your videos and insight on guitar!!

  • @Kobepwns921
    @Kobepwns921 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the most helpful video on rhythm I have ever seen thanks bromigo

  • @Kdog123123
    @Kdog123123 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for this. A great video on timing and how to fix it.

  • @panagiotis8729
    @panagiotis8729 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Clutch - D.C. sound attack! that cowbell part is awesome

  • @Raafiu4
    @Raafiu4 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    New to the channel and first imression this guy is so appreciative

  • @eggshell520
    @eggshell520 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video was very useful! thankyou now i have more appreciation for the use of metronomes

  • @dr.blauerkraut
    @dr.blauerkraut 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    "Move to the music, Tap your foot, shake your shoulders, or nod your head"
    I prefer and recommend the joe cocker, AKA, absolutely let That beat absorb your very being! I find it works really well for me, even if it does look like your possessed by a demon from time to time

  • @maureengrant9077
    @maureengrant9077 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really appreciated this lesson. Thanks ever so much.

  • @robws1000
    @robws1000 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good lesson..very basic for the most imperative part of playing music..got few students who don't get it..fact that u indicated body movement and feeling it, is great and I'm sending this to a few students...mucho thmx!!

  • @sloth6952
    @sloth6952 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My new favorite youtube musician........Verry nice explained,thank you sensei :D

  • @giovannicerva5522
    @giovannicerva5522 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice Hendrix lick to start with. You had my attention immediately.

  • @joerobichaud6241
    @joerobichaud6241 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wilson Pickett land of 1000 dances. I always feel that one in my bones bro. Great video I agree whole heartedly, I like your style my man.

  • @BharatRajagopalan
    @BharatRajagopalan 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is great for beginners. I'm glad I was already trained this way.

  • @brianprinty112
    @brianprinty112 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great metronome ideas! I'm going to use those exercises with my drumkit too

  • @garryallen689
    @garryallen689 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for that. I'm trying to 'hear' a beat when playing by myself. I also try to practice songs in my mind while trying to 'inner' hear a beat. I agree with you regarding 'Rhythm as King.' It has only taken me 40 years to figure that out!

  • @normferguson5209
    @normferguson5209 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    dude! Awesome vids!is like a lesson without knowing it. just subbed. Mind blowing AWESOME!!!!!

  • @standicarlo8334
    @standicarlo8334 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video-thanks! Good especially for beginners. Also good for other players like me who have played lead licks mostly and sense that something important is missing and that it all just sounds too "off."

  • @jordansmith2647
    @jordansmith2647 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The hook in the reinventing the steel classic, yesterday don't mean sh*t always makes me feel good and groovy

  • @KnutRudikle
    @KnutRudikle 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Tip: There are free metronome apps for your phone and on some of them you can change the 'click' sound. I find a hi-hat, drum kick, or snare track to be much more fitting for most of my playing.

  • @mybluesguitar
    @mybluesguitar 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    GREAT VIDEO! Thanks for the suggestions.

  • @KrishnaMax666
    @KrishnaMax666 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I do not understand how you do not have millions of subs :(
    You´r awesome :D

  • @johnroberts838
    @johnroberts838 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video, thank you.

  • @MRAXELGRINDER
    @MRAXELGRINDER 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video, love it man! keep it up

  • @angelsfan1514
    @angelsfan1514 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So much truth as a bassist the best music I ever wrote was with a drummer who knew how to write play grooves in multiple styles

  • @liltacosoftruth
    @liltacosoftruth 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mr. Samurai I can totally see you playing on a vintage Japanese Yamaha SG-5A!
    I appreciate your channel, thank you Sir

  • @xcodychaosx
    @xcodychaosx 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good af I really dig this lesson also love the omnific for a good groove they literally just a rhythm section 2 bass players and a drummer

  • @bernardbrennan1612
    @bernardbrennan1612 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is an outstanding lesson.

  • @ElKolovichi
    @ElKolovichi 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for you great lessons, they're very in time for me)

    • @stevehartkopf9114
      @stevehartkopf9114 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      ElKolovichi PunKing here, I hand my crown to you! 👑

  • @omarsanchez4376
    @omarsanchez4376 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Way to go! I'm really digging your videos as a guy who can't play a single bar. So, one of the grooviest songs I like is Childhood's end from KISS. And Ich brennende Komet fro Lacrimosa. Thanks.

  • @jtiberk4201
    @jtiberk4201 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great advice, Sensei.

  • @anndaniels4034
    @anndaniels4034 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for being about equality! Loving this channel.

  • @eliodecolli
    @eliodecolli 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Woaaah! What a great video! As for the groovy song that makes me move, I'd say whatever the Chili Peppers throw at me. Oh and I will try those metronome tricks for sure! Subbed.

  • @victorcurtis6400
    @victorcurtis6400 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tips thank you! Listening to Donald “Duck” Dunn’s Bass on The Blues Brothers “Sweet Home Chicago” sets my groove goal.

  • @emurillo256
    @emurillo256 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    nicely done my good samurai. I shall purchase le metronome and begin improving my rhythm as well as my string muting (at the appropriate beats)

  • @Iamyobrotha
    @Iamyobrotha 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks man, great suggestions

  • @philmikki
    @philmikki 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am now convinced! No more practice without a metronome. Thanks for the video.
    I am still waiting for the Christmas Canon video, lol.

  • @hayleyhooper7523
    @hayleyhooper7523 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you this was really helpful.

  • @TheOnlineBusker
    @TheOnlineBusker 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for taking the time to make this video man, I really want to love it, but the background music gives me a headache after two minutes :( , it might just be me (I'm not great at concentrating on two things!), but hey, I got to the "practise with a metronome" part and that's definitely something I should do! I'll watch the rest later. Subbed anyway, great stuff.

  • @DavidBankston
    @DavidBankston 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    you are definitely my new favorite youtuber

  • @datdaokid
    @datdaokid 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I recently went to the studio to record some original material for the first time and quickly realized that I had been practicing singing & playing at the same time NOT to a click track... I was quickly re-learning to play to a click (as I have done so before) but the engineer got snippy with me as he probably thought I was another lazy musician who didn't practice often, needless to say it killed the mood in the room for a while. Never ever will I have that feeling again. Thanks for your content Samurai.

  • @Gullsz
    @Gullsz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I found playing rhythm games on a Alesis drum machine really helped my rhythm guitar. Also, playing to a metronome and making the metronome groove rather than your guitar groove. As if you are playing the metronome rather then it playing you.

  • @ray3mondo
    @ray3mondo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent. Thanks.

  • @sagecrawford7780
    @sagecrawford7780 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good shit man an enjoy the energy

  • @allstarlord9110
    @allstarlord9110 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We just started a punk band with two friends of mine. We lack a bass player, and I play rhythm guitar, and my other friend plays lead. Me and my friend on the drums are complete noobs when it comes to jamming, we have never been in a band before. I don’t care about licks or solos. I want to groove so good with my rhythm guitar playing that people would forget that we lack a bass player at the moment. As boring as a metronome can be, I need to improve my timing. Time is everything

  • @thomasolano86
    @thomasolano86 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    For me, One Of These Nights by The Eagles has always been one of the funkiest songs I know. The opening bass line, and the rhythm strums on every other beat at the beginning just get the groove going right from the get-go

  • @justsomeguywithoutamustach3rd
    @justsomeguywithoutamustach3rd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Something that may help is to have a visual metronome. Like in pro tools. It helps me hear what I am playing is right, then see when I am supposed to play.

  • @marlonbrandoseyes1443
    @marlonbrandoseyes1443 5 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    *Wonders where to buy a metronome*
    *Realizes it's 2019 and everything is on the play store* 😎

  • @michaelinglis8516
    @michaelinglis8516 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nice little wing opener

  • @xisxalive2997
    @xisxalive2997 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Snarky puppy we like it here always makes me smile and groove :)

  • @SmellsLikePurple
    @SmellsLikePurple 6 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Sensei: Maybe you don't have a lot of friends...
    Me: Yeah, sounds right
    Sensei:.. who play music
    Me: Still yeah

  • @audrey_bond_
    @audrey_bond_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was very helpful!

  • @flumpishful
    @flumpishful 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Eels - God damn right its a beautiful day
    Thanks for the video! :)