Simple Rhythm Tips For Any Level With LA Session Legend Tim Pierce

In today's guitar lesson, we are back once again with legendary session guitarist Tim Pierce.
Tim is considered to be one of the top 10 session guitarists of all time and for a good reason!
If there has ever been someone that exemplifies playing for the song it’s Tim.
There is a good reason everyone from Michael Jackson to Bon Jovi has used Tim to craft perfect parts for their iconic songs.
In today's rhythm guitar lesson, Tim lays down some solid, simple, and effective rhythm tips for any level.
Grab your guitar and drink of choice and get ready to learn from one of the best session guitarists ever!
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[@kilgoretrout321]

I found it really hilarious when I played at an open mic in a bar because no one cared about the little details I had obsessed over in practice. I ended up shedding a lot of complexity because not only was it not getting any noticeable engagement from the audience but I realized I used complexity as a shield to protect myself from being vulnerable in front of a crowd. Tthe feeling when eyes are on you, when both ears are listening to you, even just from, like, a dozen people--it's a crazy feeling. But when you've experienced it a few times and have prepared for it, it feels awesome. One night, I finally let go of trying to manage the audience and just decided to play what I was going to play, full steam ahead, damn the torpedoes! Maybe that sounds like an angry energy though, which it's not. It's more like one of those trust-fall exercises, or walking into a prison yard and saying, hey, either I'm going to get shanked or I'm not, but I'm definitely not going to live scared anymore. Maybe that's not a great example, either, haha. But the point of the story is that I got up there and did it without trying to be careful or worrying how I'd be received, and I got my best audience reaction! If you want to make music that other people listen and respond to, you gotta get up there and experience it, and let the experience change you and your idea of how you play and what you want to play. If nothing else, it's a fun trip

[@BrettPapa]

For sure! Way to go for gettin up there!

[@jamestaylor3828]

@jamestaylor3828 0 seconds ago This is a fantastic reply & you're spot on here. When watching an artist or band, I can tell straight away whether the musician(s) is feeling the music or just performing. There is a powerful, infectious 'feeling' energy that is missing when it's just a performance. The music needs to come from the heart not the head

[@davidhumphries1146]

Confidence also comes from knowing what you are doing. It's that simple. Not simple getting there though😢

[@coloaten6682]

It's like James said, it's all about the ONE and the groove! that's what people want...something to move to. Well done to you for being the kind of musician who thinks and adapts, not thinking the crowd are your audience...they are the audience of the music. :)

[@mudwiser1391]

Great to see Papa and Tim together again. A couple of true Guitar Ambassadors.

[@vaughnmaurt5013]

Well…I whole heartedly second that ‘ mudwizer13’ and Brett thank you for pushing the uncle Larry’s and players like Tim to the front of our exsposesure here

[@RobertKeeleyTV]

I love it when you guys talk about strumming-hand dynamics. Thanks for the invaluable lessons.

[@shearfury147]

Tims advice is right on. For so long ive watched other musicians and been blown away. I thought man i wanna play like that but at the end of the day the audience is the real target. Having fun.

[@rockers2rockers616]

Brett Papa is putting down some great content.

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@jboughtin7522]

You're a gracious host Brett and Tim is a fantastic player and a classy guy as well.

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks!

[@budrizzo8167]

Tim is awesome ! His master class is well worth the price of admission. Highly recommended if your serious about making music on your guitar.

[@BrettPapa]

Yep. It’s awesome! Tough to beat learning from one of the best!

[@shalomshalom735]

Tim is the best.

[@BrettPapa]

For sure! So inspiring!

[@weps2097]

You guys put a smile on my face and it's always great seeing you together! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks! Merry Christmas to you too!

[@humansnotai4912]

Just amazing to have these two on the planet and making content together. Namaste x

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks for checking us out!

[@RobHarrisGuitar]

Amen. 🙏. Love Tim.

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks for watching!

[@Elshonio]

Tim’s the guy. Simple as. Great vid

[@BrettPapa]

Yep he is the man!

[@jonwanrocks]

been waiting for this episode!!!!! this series has made me LASER FOCUS in on my rhythm playing. i think kirk fletcher said earlier "i play rhythm 800% more than lead" or sumn like that

[@BrettPapa]

Awesome! Glad you liked it!

[@andrewdeen6319]

Merry Christmas Tim and Brett!! Always inspiring and informative!! Thanks for all that you do.

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@robinmastre8642]

Great fun guys…and Best of the Season to you both!

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks! You as well!

[@TheMisterGriswold]

Did the guys mention Al McKay? My personal favorite. Great show!

[@autocrow]

Another great lesson Brett. I met Tim once at a guitar conference in Anaheim. Playing what non-guitarists like makes perfect sense. We guitarists all too often get obsessed with impressing other guitar players. Sometimes I play something and believe others will think, "Awe, that's easy." Some of my favorite guitar solos are slow and easy ones, but extremely tasteful. It's all about rhythm and timing to sound really good. Plus playing over the chords. John Fogerty is a good example. I was just listening to him and love his guitar playing.

[@BrettPapa]

Very true! Thanks for tuning in!

[@autocrow]

You're most welcome, Brett. Thank you for all the lessons. I cannot resist posting my favorite original. 🙂😀 kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnjahX5pYplgns0si=83EjH5dchIloIhVL@@BrettPapa

[@twobarsfourstars]

Awesome lesson thank you for sharing 🤘🏼

[@BrettPapa]

Sure thing!

[@gilmourrules1]

Great show thanks so much!!

[@kutsbothways]

Groove IS where it's at. Listen to R&B, SouI, Func. Iove it.

[@NorthShoreMike]

So happy to hear you reference Wishbone Ash! Vastly underrated and influential guitar band.

[@toploadtele]

Well done guys.... guitar is in fact, a percussive instrument!

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@joev4483]

Love to you both! Enjoy the holidays ... ❤

[@BrettPapa]

You as well! Thanks for watching!

[@TheFeelButton]

Rhythm just feels so good! Cheers Brett and Tim!!

[@BrettPapa]

For sure! Thanks for watching!

[@jonnybeck6723]

Love that groove guys... I could riff upon it ...up over around and through it for DAZE (but not confused)

[@ruiseartalcorn]

Awesome!!! :)

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@bringit2ya122]

Nice Christmas lesson/present! Thank you!

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@_alexsams]

Thanks for the upload!

[@BrettPapa]

Sure thing!

[@TheBhannah]

Thanks to Brett for introducing us to Mr Pierce !

[@BrettPapa]

Sure thing!

[@cryptotharg7400]

The Timster is one of the finest guitar sesh musos, from ever! 😎

[@BrettPapa]

For sure!

[@jonnybeck6723]

I'm gettin' old, my world is no longer all about drugs (like it was for too long), plus I'm in Los Angeles so why am I having such a tough time finding blokes (or blokettes) to jam with (!?!) Tim and Brett, I always enjoy all your vids... Thanx so much and... Happy Holidaze

[@richardsrensen4219]

great stuff this have inspired me to get a account with tim piece 😀😀

[@BrettPapa]

Awesome! You will love it!

[@douglaschristine8387]

Hey Tim, do you remember the Jackson 5, I want you back and David T. Walker originated a technique called the pinky harp? Which was exactly what your talking about with the right hand always in motion and the high strum and mute , over and over.

[@BrettPapa]

Hit him up on his channel he probably won't see this. Thanks for tuning in!

[@cryptotharg7400]

Steely Dan rhythms, right there!

[@jameslugo]

I love this video.

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks for checking it out!

The guy is so humble ✌😂

[@BrettPapa]

Yep. Tim is awesome!

[@bugzeye]

"Musicians playing for Musicians " makes for good playing and great solos.

[@michaelmerrullo2043]

In my best Chris Farley, that was hhawwsome

[@BrettPapa]

Haha thanks for watching!

[@Fredgomes431]

Bro, any coupm for the annual membership?

[@BrettPapa]

Jump on the mailing list on the website. It goes on sale at least once a quarter.

[@rocketguy2]

As a player with small hands, it can be difficult to do left handed muting while letting select chord tones ring. Any thought about how to improve left handed muting technique?

[@fleadoggreen9062]

Not sure but Gibson had narrow necks in the 70’ Fender did too

[@Syncrosound8000]

9:03

[@popollo22]

I felt like Tim was gonna bash his headstock against your guitar

[@BrettPapa]

Haha he’s very careful!

[@rareform6747]

No Volume ..Turn That Amp ?

[@winnerufgiug6109]

Please tell me whose composition John Petrucci plays at 2.56.40 minutes kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZC3gJqcZs-Xjqs

[@richardclark.]

that is the main melody from a Cossack folk song. he is just riffing on it and falls away from anything structured pretty quickly. he just used it as a jumping off point in his solo.

[@winnerufgiug6109]

@@richardclark. What exactly is this song?

[@ccaputa]

"Sometimes it's great to smack it, sometimes it's great to do gentle stuff". What?

[@BrettPapa]

Lol

[@richardclark.]

the left hand for that stuff was a great tip as well. feels like someone else is doing it.