8 Rhythm Guitar Tricks That'll Make You Sound Like A Pro

[@andrewclarkeguitar]

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[@theena]

Took me - and continues to take me years - to get the grip on the pick right. I would love a deep dive into that if others are interested as well. I've said it before in another video, will say it again: you are a gifted teacher, Andrew.

[@andrewclarkeguitar]

I can definitely do that! Appreciate the kind words 🙏

[@edwardlangdon9256]

Another great video. String muting is so important, especially if your going through a heavy amp like a Marshall. Without it you get nothing but mud, it is something you need to be aware of when you start out. Eventually your brain takes over and trains your hands to mute without having to think about it. Thanks again for your work.

[@andrewclarkeguitar]

That's so true! As with a lot of techniques, they kind of just happen on autopilot at some point. Thanks so much for watching 🙌

[@craigewinger7663]

Thanks Andrew. I liked what you said about palm muting using the hand right on the bridge and moving it up a bit to do regular strumming as well as you comments about anchoring. Craig Ewinger

[@kpm3983]

This is great content!! Learning guitar and strumming is my biggest problem.

[@arykserolf]

If your videos were available 10 years ago I would be far more ahead in my guitar playing. You're a great teacher! You've made all of this otherwise complex information easily digestible. You've helped me understand the guitar so much better and this has encouraged to me explore the possibilities it offers. :) Thanks so much! Looking forward to more of your content!

[@andrewclarkeguitar]

Wow, thank you so much! I'm so glad you're enjoying the videos. :)

[@ranaksaxena3300]

Love your vids, they helped me come to the next stage of playing the guitar

[@andrewclarkeguitar]

That's so great to hear! I've got a lot more on the way 😀

[@M3SS3RUS10]

Another brilliant video Andrew! Keep them coming I remember watching some of those Guitareo videos and wondered why you didn’t have a channel back then haha

[@andrewclarkeguitar]

Thanks so much! It was a long time coming, but glad I'm doing it on my own now :)

[@ericheine2414]

Thanks for a great lesson. Lots of good information. An excellent view of methods and techniques.

[@andrewclarkeguitar]

You’re very welcome. Glad you liked it!

[@ericheine2414]

@@andrewclarkeguitar I'm 64. I started in a recording studio at 13 years old. My uncle Peter Heine was director of advertising for Billboard Magazine starting in 1965. I am a lyricist it's where I fit in. I have five guitars but don't consider myself a guitar player. I've seen a lot of good guitar players come and go. I love to watch instructional videos on how to play guitar. You do an excellent job.

[@snogglemonkey]

Good solid lesson and a reminder about the most important element in all music, rhythm.

[@andrewclarkeguitar]

Absolutely!

[@balintt]

Great content Andrew! Can you do a follow-up video on how to do such quick and smooth down- and upstrokes during funk / rhythm play? That would be really interesting and a quite hard part for a lot of guitar players.

[@andrewclarkeguitar]

Good suggestion! Definitely something I can do.

[@John-fam]

Wow, last thing u did, tuck pick in index finger n spread others out, made me realize I couldn't do that! Working on this now, already seeing improvement. Bet many students can't do this as it's not something non guitar players would ever do, but feel it's important to have this type of Dexterity to properly mute strum

[@zipzapzoom04]

Great lesson Andrew! As an intermediate guitar player 2 of the things that you talked about got my attention: Dynamic Palm muting and 'Highs and Lows( i.e. thinking about the guitar like a drum set) If you could make some videos in the future that would focus on these two (maybe some songs that use them) that would be great Cheers!

[@andrewclarkeguitar]

That's great! I agree, those two definitely stand out for a lot of intermediate players. Thanks for watching! 🙌

[@kellyharrison1081]

Great video on rhythm and how to actually work on it with practical techniques!

[@andrewclarkeguitar]

Glad you liked it!

[@leudybetancourt8748]

Love the well explained information on this video. 👏👏👏

[@andrewclarkeguitar]

Thank you so much for watching, Leudy!

[@1jennifer]

Oh #8 is so useful!! I thought it was just my problem and I wasn’t holding the pick tight enough…but then I couldn’t do it keeping the rest of my arm/wrist/hand relaxed. Grippy picks helped a little. Gonna try this for sure

[@andrewclarkeguitar]

It'll take some practice! But it's such a gamechanging skill to learn.

[@Alex_U]

Hey man! Always loved guitareo vids with your participation. I remember learning basic major scale improv from them and I think there was a string change one also with Nate. Glad to see you are also doing your own thing now. Great content, subscribed!

[@andrewclarkeguitar]

That's right! I'm pumped that you remember, haha. I really appreciate the support 🙏

[@Alex_U]

@@andrewclarkeguitar yeah man! Keep up the good work! Your content is exactly what I need as I feel I’m closing in on intermediate level and need some deeper understanding of guitar. Many channels focus mainly on beginners.

[@andrewclarkeguitar]

@@Alex_U intermediate players are definitely my focus on this channel! Plenty more to come. :)

[@greggriffiths9053]

Something James Hatfield once said he has always held his pick with two fingers on it something to try out love your videos I have learnt a lot so far.

[@andrewclarkeguitar]

It’s all about finding what works best for you! Thanks for watching 😊

[@randomjones8753]

Great stuff ! A lot comes naturally just through putting in the time. Ironically the most basic strums are difficult for someone (me) who has been chugging away at muted metal power chords for a couple decades. ugh. Some of your strums remind me of Live (lightning crashes etc..) cool tone. Thanks again for awesome content !

[@andrewclarkeguitar]

Thank you so much for the kind words! That's pretty common for folks who're into the heavier genres. But as long as you have a good sense of rhythm, the techniques will come pretty quick. Cheers!

[@EpicnextStudios]

Awesome video! String contact with pic relative to all the techniques above along with tonal qualities. Would love to see your take on that.

[@Chimp_No_1]

Incredibly helpful Andrew ! Thank you for sharing !

[@andrewclarkeguitar]

My pleasure!

[@pcanarsky]

Very helpful!!

[@andrewclarkeguitar]

Glad you think so!

[@stevemichaels9149]

Just found your channel and I really like your presentation of the topics you choose. You are easy to understand, have good sound quality, and keep the lessons short enough to deliver good information without getting boring. Keep up the good work and I look forward to watching your channel explode! 👍

[@andrewclarkeguitar]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you're enjoying the videos. :)

[@thefishrustler3893]

Excellent video Andrew! Some of this is already in my repertoire but some of these are great new techniques to work with! You asked for comments on what we’d like to see more of. Personally tip/trick 7 is the most compelling for me. I’d like to see a bit of a deeper dive into that particular technique. That double tap is nice. Thanks for the great content!

[@marksnyder1215]

Thanks so much for the info 😊

[@andrewclarkeguitar]

You're welcome :)

[@WeWanderWithin]

Very helpful! Thank you!

[@andrewclarkeguitar]

You're welcome!

[@drewdietz2115]

well done sir, well done. Perhaps another lesson or group of lessons on no pick (jeff beck style) plucking playing. Also, would like to see what you can help me with on slide. thanks. Rock on!

[@andrewclarkeguitar]

Great suggestion on the playing with fingers thing! As for slide... Well, I'll be honest. I'm pretty bad at it. Not sure you want a hack like me teaching it 😂

[@Ben-Ken]

Thanks!

[@andrewclarkeguitar]

Wow, thank YOU!

[@Ben-Ken]

​@@andrewclarkeguitar no problem. The lessons are great!

[@andrewclarkeguitar]

@@Ben-Ken Glad you’re enjoying them! The support means a lot 🙏🏻

[@paulpellico3797]

wow! suffering from some sorta shoulder pain all of a sudden. i have been trying to develop these rhythms but i guess these wide body accoustics of mine are playing hellwitjh my shoulder!!! when i play...sure enough...there it is!! i need to find a stretch ot something because i am depressed! i was moving along sooooo well!!!!!!!

[@andrewclarkeguitar]

Oh nooooo, that's not good. I've definitely gone through stints of discomfort and injury due to guitar playing. Might be best to take a break until it heals, then come back and work on your posture and technique. The wide bodies are definitely going to give you trouble. Try making sure you aren't too hunched forward, keep your back straight and your shoulders back. Might help a bit.

[@paulpellico3797]

@@andrewclarkeguitar don't hunch over@!!!! that's the only way i can see what i'm doin! LOL! take a break...i wish! its my only real way to remove myself from the daily madness. beating on my guitars is how i maintain. and every video you put out only makes me practice MORE....

[@andrewclarkeguitar]

@@paulpellico3797 hahaha, well PLEASE take care of yourself!

[@stephenhanlin2388]

Nice Andrew, channeling your inner Corey Wong there!!

[@andrewclarkeguitar]

Hahaha, trying my best 😅

[@annettelivingstone1852]

Can you show more how to alternate between floating and anchoring please when strumming

[@andrewclarkeguitar]

Good suggestion. I'll get to work on a video :)

[@bradbailey540]

While you’re doing tutorials, would you go in depth on the major and pentatonic scales? I know there are tons of videos about the scales I just like the way you teach!

[@andrewclarkeguitar]

Sure! What specifically would you like me to cover about them? How to move between them? The differences? Improvising? Something else?

[@stephenhanlin2388]

@@andrewclarkeguitar I can’t speak for him but improvising would be most helpful if you could please

[@minhnguyencao3155]

Honestly I find while I can watch a bunch of improvising tutorial, the method of practicing and learning a scale or a lick is often ignored. Like what's the point of seeing the harmonic minor scale on the fretboard without your fingers being able to play them :P

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

Very nice. I'm learning the ukulele, both tenor and baritone. I can't play the guitar nor the bass since I have shoulder problems. I'll steal what I can. Merci, Eh?

[@RastaLlama]

That Eminem lose yourself rhythm was really dope👌👌 great video🙏

[@andrewclarkeguitar]

Thanks man! 🙌

[@dinhhiep4437]

I think you should go in-depth into each technique :)

[@raghav4100]

Yet another great lesson bud, I've been looking for some good rhythm guitar videos lately and this is exactly what I wanted. Some exercises for getting better at the techniques you mentioned would be great too. I'm a beginner and every video you upload is like an eye opener to me when it comes to learning and guitar concepts. You're an excellent teacher and I'm always looking forward to the weekly uploads. Also, are going to do one on the CAGED system? Keep up the good work Andrew and thank you for these lessons.

[@andrewclarkeguitar]

I'm really glad you've been finding the videos helpful! CAGED is up there on the list of topics I want to cover. Just want to make sure I present it in the right way. I'm really picky about how I teach things and sometimes it takes some time to iron out a clear presentation 😅

[@PsychologyWorksOfficial]

Guitareo is good. I actually used to think that Guitareo was Ayla Mabe’s channel. She also does great videos for them.

[@andrewclarkeguitar]

Yeah! She’s kind of the face of Guitareo. She’s a great guitar player and a great person too 😁

[@darrellcollins877]

tHANKS

[@luisvolpon1598]

Excellent video! That is exactly what I am looking for. Do you have a course on this?

[@andrewclarkeguitar]

Awesome! No courses yet. If enough people are interested, I can make it happen though :)

[@luisvolpon1598]

@@andrewclarkeguitar looking forward to it 🎸🎸🎸

[@andrewclarkeguitar]

@@luisvolpon1598 🙌🙌

[@alysavos]

I love drumeo and pianote but havent gotten into a groove with guitareo. I really wish Guitareo had something like the 30 day blues on pianote or 30 day chops on Drumeo- I like the new workouts. but it would beAMAZING to have like a 30 day blues/neo soul/funk/etc on guitareo!!!

[@andrewclarkeguitar]

I completely agree. Hopefully they'll do it one day!

[@lflee]

How do you strum swing rhythms?

[@andrewclarkeguitar]

You have to adjust your constant strumming to fit the swung rhythm. So you can't just follow the straight quarter notes anymore. Not too challenging, just takes a little practice.

[@vengealdreams6544]

Wow! How do you do that in part 1 with the advanced strum? You play a pattern but at the same time the strum continues. That's not easy.

[@Thegovernr3]

Is there such a thing as minor 7 bar chords rooted on either the Low e or a string

[@andrewclarkeguitar]

Yes, there is! I believe I touched on it in this video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHTdkHydo7CSmLc

[@serujuc6209]

Very nice video as always... one question: you lock your pick with index, so using picky finger to play finger style? Not better to lock pick with picky, so 4 remaining fingers stronger?

[@andrewclarkeguitar]

I use hybrid picking a lot, which forces you to use your 2nd, 3rd, and 4th fingers to fingerpick while using the thumb and 1st finger to hold the pick. After doing that for so long, it's easier for me to use those fingers. Plus, it's must faster to pull the pick back with your 1st finger instead of moving it all the way to your pinky to tuck it away.

[@serujuc6209]

@@andrewclarkeguitar about changing speed, not sure, but i guess you practiced for so many years using your 4th finger, no brainer anymore... so you are using it just to free the thumb then? thanks!

[@ByTheSpirit84]

NGL 2:41 kinda looks and sounds like those old Japanese movies where peeps would talk, but audio wouldn't come until seconds later. Messed with my mind, even though I knew what was going on

[@Thegovernr3]

Yessir

[@andrewclarkeguitar]

🙌

[@Ben-Ken]

How on earth do you do that kind of strumming with a 2.5 mil pick? I got a .70 pick for that. It would be great to be able to play anything with the same pick.

[@andrewclarkeguitar]

Just comes down to finding the balance between grip strength and pick position. You should also be angling your pick slightly as you pick so that it doesn't get caught in the strings. Takes a lot of practice 😅

[@razidzakaria1343]

👍🫰

[@camisover]

Thanks!

[@andrewclarkeguitar]

Thank you so much! Glad you liked it.