How to Get Out of a Musical Rut

[@samuraiguitarist]

I look like Chewbacca's oriental cousin here...Choi-bacca

[@patsack8807]

+samuraiguitarist I really love your Sensei Series videos. They've helped me a lot.

[@bveracka]

LoL...I think you look like you just stepped out of one of Akira Kurosawa's films...and maybe grabbed a new t-shirt.

[@JohnCena-nd2kv]

samuraiguitarist Nigga u literally just got 2000 subs over night how the fuck

[@therino9695]

I subbed to him like a week ago

[@hamiltonmays4256]

At least you're not Choi- baka. Mu-shi-shi!

[@Phil_Kawana]

Great vid! Have been in a rut myself, so earlier this year I got rid of all my FX, scored a 20w tube amp and then started putting together a new rig with one rule: no fx I've owned before. For me that meant no multi-fx units, no distortion, no phaser. It made me rethink tone completely, and a whole new palette of sounds opened up - as did my enthusiasm.

[@josephbrandenburg4373]

"Try imposing some weird limitation on yourself. Like trying to solo with one finger... one note... one string!" Describing Djent.

[@kudagenit]

I think a sludge metal song about trucks is fine somehow.

[@notnathanael]

almost Pantera

[@muh2k4]

Also buying new hardware can motivate haha

[@brunopena531]

Yeah!

[@maj.peppers3332]

Buying a new Fender jazz bass got me pretty damn inspired xD

[@rockrollinnolan8521]

That is so true. But then I'm like "I don't deserve all this gear".

[@vanargrand3199]

"Better get my money's worth out of this gear"

[@michaelgums5245]

I’d like this comment but it just doesn’t seem welcome

[@IanqueParker]

"Go play Fallout." This is how I fix all my probs.

[@rockrollinnolan8521]

Same but then I feel like a failure at the end of a day of playing Fallout. :(

[@jaredmorse9449]

yeah I always seem to resort to fallout. when I should be tracking my shit

[@harmolodic]

Funnily enough I started out as a metalhead and still am a metalhead but developed a love for jazz.

[@ATthemusician]

same(mostly for drumming)

[@ATLS702]

that's more common than you'd think actually. it's a beautiful thing. I heard someone say its because they're almost the most extreme genres, in different ways but emotionally still just as powerful. good for you. haha maybe I could do it the other way around.

[@harmolodic]

ATLS Nice to know that it's not all that odd. Almost gives me hope that I'll find someone that likes both metal and jazz, except I haven't found anyone who listens to good ole thrash, death, or bebop.

[@nvdawahyaify]

what helped me most is picking up a different instrument and learning to play it and then transferring songs from them to the other instruments. I have learned to play the guitar, tin whistle, quena, banjo, native american flute, Appalachian dulcimer, harmonica, accordion, bass and erhu. and with each one I found a new way to express myself and my emotions through sound. and at the end of the day isn't that what music is, the expression of emotion through sound.

[@phillipcox370]

Hey, Sensei! Awesome video. I can't agree with you more, especially on those last couple of points you made. I appreciate your positive attitude and non-stop encouragement. Keep fighting off evil samurai with your musical fusion and doing what you love. Thanks!

[@salahmoharram6136]

Hey Samurai. I really love the group "KNOWER", and I don't usually listen to any sort of electronic music. The reason I got turned on to them is because they have "live band sesh" videos on youtube that shows them performed what would otherwise be considered EDM, on live instruments. They really opened my eyes to the level of composition that goes into making "beats" and since then I've gained a huge admiration for EDM and hip-hop! There's my 3cents

[@bveracka]

Cultural connections can give us musicians a great incentive to try a new genre. For example, I'm Irish and Scottish so I learned to play some old Celtic tunes on my guitar. I picked up the tin whistle too. When I went back to my usual stuff I had lots of new ideas. A favorite song new to me is "The Foggy Dew" by the Dubliners. BTW Old music is awesome!

[@deadair04]

I like thrash, black/death/doom, and industrial. Sometimes I listen to some old-school hiphop, 80s synthpop, and 60s psychedelic to recharge my inspiration. I listen for interesting tones, rhythms, use of samples, and studio technique. Some of my favorite personal work came from incorporating things I heard in these off-interest styles into my own work.

[@AvengerofGallifrey]

One of the genres I listen to the least is probably reggae, but sometimes I chill with some Bob Marley. I wouldn't really say that there is any genre that I dislike, it's just individual artists, albums, or songs that I don't like. That which I listen to the most is metal. It is the genre I grew up with and the genre that inspired me to do music. Recently I have opened myself to influence from other genres, though, like for instance starting to rap, or do throat singing. I figured that knowing a wider array of musical styles would open up a lot of possibilities, which is also why I have now started learning the guitar after roughly 5 years of only doing vocals. Eventually I hope to learn the piano, bass and drums, too, so that I can start making music on my own. :)

[@MindfulProgramming]

nice, dude keep at it. have you listened to reggae dub(not even close to dubstep)? if not, you should check out De Facto. it is a side project of The Mars Volta/At the Drive-In, RIP Ikey.

[@vuke6931]

Very insightful. I haven't been able to play much music lately, so I guess tip 4 is under control :P but this is helping encourage me to play piano again. Thanks man varied but good content as usual 👍🏽

[@anshuman4678]

Work on your weaknesses is one of the best tip which often get overshadowed, thank you for these tips.

[@millergolub]

Can you do a video on the improvisational techniques you mentioned and how to put them into practice? That would be so helpful!!!!

[@samuraiguitarist]

+Sam Golub Great idea, I've got a number of requests for other topics but I think that's really good one. Improvisation is a really heavy topic, I'd recommend Scott Henderson's video on the subject www.dailymotion.com/video/x4ewnf_scott-henderson-melodic-phrasing_music

[@smoothtriston6203]

I only write songs about Harambe. And that will never change.....

[@benmontey3438]

NO! NO! Bad troll!!

[@Dampzombieslayer]

Ew

[@MyEpikUsername]

Smooth Triston Pink Guy - Harambe Tribute Song: G Bm Em C

[@mc_wardy1154]

What about now

[@michaeljones3914]

God bless your Gorilla worshipping soul.

[@andrewbuslovich3276]

So man I have to tell you, I truly have been enjoying all your videos. I'm a professional theatrical orchestra Guitarist, and even as as player myself with a performance degree, and a great professional career, I'm loving what you're bringing to the table online. Keep going, I'll keep watching. 🤘🏻👍🏻🎸

[@funkydoodycool]

The biggest thing I did to get out of a rut was to switch from guitar to bass - with a view to become good at it. A whole new discipline, and the challenge of singing whilst playing basslines, refreshed me big time. I have only played guitar a handful of times in the last few months, but I enjoy it a lot more.

[@justinhughes619]

Great video! I've gained an appreciation for Fela Kuti, Afrocuban music and Brazilian music recently. You're right that it's good to expand your horizons musically.

[@pplo]

Yes it is. It worked miracles for me and I just can't stand talking to old fellas and they saying that they are working on a Pink Floyd's music. I love Pink floyd, but I try to discover something new every month, at least. It may sound strange, as I am Brazilian, but what Brazilian music are you listening? I could use some foreigner tips!

[@justinhughes619]

Recently a Brazilian sax player performed in my city of San Francisco and he was incredible. His nickname is Spock. Very technical yet dynamic playing - he was awesome! From Wikipedia: "Inaldo Cavalcante de Albuquerque, better known as Spok, is a Brazilian sax player who is one of the main frevo composers in the state of Pernambuco. His big band, composed of 18 musicians is considered one of the most important frevo groups in the city of Recife."

[@pplo]

thanks pal. Frevo is really amazing and brazilian northeast keeps surprising us (me) with really good music. Recife's cultural scene is awesome. There's a bass player called Pipoquinha, who I discovered by following Jacob Collier - go figure - who is also an amazing young player from brazil's north (para I guess). Thanks for the Spok tip. I'll look for something with him.

[@pplo]

I second them all... errrr not that I'm a great musician, but after 18 years playing the guitar, with a couple years almost not playing at all, I can say that hearing new stuff brought amazing results. Taking breaks is magical. You start to learn a new solo and after a day, you might get stuck. I do a 2 days break sometimes, forgeting the solo and just playing rithmin and when I get back to the solo, I can play it very easily, specially when it involves too much speed and precision. As at sports, you can get fatigated thus reducing your performance. work on your weak spots is great too, but I remember seeing Vai telling that he only works on his strong points... Well, but he's Vai. I myself listen and watch John Hilland playing and have a ball seing that cross eyed guy destroying his guitar with country licks. Then I go back try to use some of his ideas on fusion and rock...

[@Iggy87]

Thanks for this video man, I am the singer, guitarist and main songwritter in my band and a lot of what you said here really made sense to me. When I first joined the band, after years of playing alone in my bedroom but never really attempting to write a song, a shitload of songs started pouring out of me, it was almost like I had something new at every rehearsal. I was not only coming up with riffs and ideas, I was pretty much showing up with nearly finished songs. These last few months i've been feeling like I'm hitting a wall, It's hard to come up with stuff that sounds inspired and fresh to me. It probably has something to do with the fact that I now live with a girl and am working and studying at the same time, but it feels really frustrating to go from prolific to stale. When I pick up the guitar it seems like I can't branch out of the usual chord sequences and scales, and I do find myself always listening to the same bands, so your advice about listening to different genres and playing different stuff seems really useful. Thanks for the tips!

[@thorstenkoch194]

Awesome background music and great insights, thank you!

[@jonasschirrmacher5263]

This is one of the videos the ACTUALLY help. Thank's!

[@fran7cuerdas]

thank you samurai, this video help me a lot, i applied this to my way of thinkng when playing and it did worked a lot

[@DannyFong]

"Sorry" - Justin Bieber. I don't listen to pop music much at all, especially not J-Biebz but this song rubs me in all the right places. The synth background licks, so catchy!

[@thejellyman2280]

nice I'm currently learning new genres of music with guitar and have started learning the key board and drums that way I have different avenues of learning , and learning musical theory on different instrument has helped me see the guitar in a new light

[@ajohnston3457]

You and beneller are hands down the finest KZbin guitar teachers out there!!!!

[@johnroberts838]

Thank you, excellent video, I decided to go back to some of the music that made me want to play Guitar when I was 16, Gary Moore Corridors of Power, what an album, I got a similar rush like I did when I first heard it. Great advice, thanks again, from Melbourne Australia.

[@kimokwatly]

a million thumbs up ... man you got it on the spot of what I needed , thank you

[@HDR27]

First of all I can definitely recommend tip nr4 I played guitar for about 6 years and after that could still only play open chords(a,c,d,e,g) which limited me a shitload. I took a hiatus for 2 years(not on purpose, I just lost interest) then I tried guitar again and after a year I can play barre chords(for now only E shape) and power chords which helped me a lot and I now know my neck, I know what note is on which fret of which string. A song I like a lot in a genre I don't is Cheerleader by Omi, it's rare that you get a successful pop song with meaningful lyrics and I feel this song has that, despite still being too repetitive.

[@facepollution989]

Waylon Jennings - Only daddy that'll walk the line. Sweet intro riff and solo! I enjoy your videos man, thanks!

[@BoHorn]

If you play SRV/Albert king blues, try some elmore james, robert johnson, willie dixon etc. If you play metal, try Bela Fleck and the fleck tones, will be active enough in the fingers but a very different take on playing. If you play folk, try some Bert Jansch, John Renbourn or even try some classical music. If you play jazz, try some punk. These are a few examples of how I have gotten out of ruts and into a new style or genre. They are strange changes but definitely gave me more flexibility and control over how I create music and how I control where a song is going.

[@NickKostalas]

great ideas, great video, thank you! your channel is super interesting and helpful; i feel like i get stuff here that i don't see anywhere else on youtube. keep it up!

[@Eynowd]

I don't normally listen to the blues, but recently heard JJ Cale's "They Call Me The Breeze" and really enjoyed it.

[@justinbrown8214]

I'm really enjoying the quality of your videos, i think I'm going to try learning songs by ear and step up my game. Looking forward to more videos :D

[@The10000lbGorilla]

I very rarely listen to country music but an Punk Artist I really like (Pat the Bunny) covered "I'm so Lonesome I Could Cry" by Hank Williams and I immediately loved it. Went and listened to the original and loved that to. It is also extremely fun to play, I never knew you could get that much gut wrenching emotion out of 4 chords.

[@samuraiguitarist]

+The10000lbGorilla Good country is something really special, I am especially fond of early Waylon Jennings, Buck Owens and Merle Haggard too. The guitar solos are short, simple and just fit so perfectly.

[@daviddemar8749]

wonderful suggestions! fyi switching genres (I switched from rock to classical guitar) reinvigorated and challenged me. although the switch was at times extremely frustrating the big payoff was learning new skills e.g. learning to read and play standard notation instead of tab☺

[@rafaelpernil]

I got really inspired by Ryuichi Sakamoto, he makes such a fusion of genres that blends into so many different projects... His album Sweet Revenge was one of the reasons I am investigating downtempo, R&B, bossa nova, new age and jazz.

[@Cody111079]

Django Reinhardt - J'attendrai Swing. Love that one, especially the violin solo.

[@ashleygonzalez2438]

Great stuff! I agree with all tips! Thanks for the reminder!!

[@somdoquarto]

Your videos are very inspiring. Keep up the good work and thank you very much for sharing your knowledge. Another thing I would like to point is that your english is reasonably good for me to listen, even English not being my main/mother language. I think this is important, so you can reach a greater audience

[@HellsSaints]

Congrats on hitting half a million today! Thanks from Detroit

[@phillipjelks3172]

I like #4 in this video. I stepped away from it for 4 years....now, it comes alive. Thanks.

[@majora231]

hey dude, just discovered your stuff and you better keep it up dude, love your mentality and advices: balance between descipline and feeling is the way to go in music (and in life). Blessing from france

[@thomasicekeys]

Your videos are straight up AWESOME.

[@odzamaikanos]

Can't think of one right now. Love you 2 . Thanks for sharing your "wisdom". ^^

[@elliottstewart2996]

I play bass, however I apply your Sensei Series advice to how I play my instrument. It really helps, thank you so much! I'm primarily a funk and Indie bassist but I've been adapting to play reggae and jazz :)

[@astaroth_sasazaki_yt]

I suck at everything... I have so much work to do...

[@TheHeadHunter1000]

So did I when I first played guitar. Sucked so much I made my modern vacuum feel ashamed. It is normal to feel down about mistakes. Just remember we all make them. Even Elvis sang off key every now and then.

[@astaroth_sasazaki_yt]

TheHeadHunter1000 lol wut? he did?

[@Ripprock1]

Aoki Hagane Great now go and practice.

[@offdutyjie]

Hey man... RIght on! I've been stuck for a small bit... and man this helps a lot! Thank You!

[@thepsynergist]

I enjoy Roundabout from Yes. That bass is just pure sex.

[@samuraiguitarist]

+thepsynergist Oh god yes. What a tune. Do you not normally listen to prog/classic rock?

[@thepsynergist]

I do, but I've been listening a lot to it more recently. I've been caught up listening to more instrumental tracks without lyrics, only because growing up, I listened to a lot of video game music. I guess I have a lot of catching up to do. =p By the way, thanks a lot for this video. Getting out of a rut can be hard without good advice.

[@wolfofmollysfall6668]

I try: Macy gray. Guilt pleasure song for sure. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@JaranehNova]

THANK YOU FOR YOUR COMPLETE AWESOMENESS!

[@5BBassist4Christ]

Gotta say, I loved the heavy metal jabs at the beginning. That's the genre that I need to start listening; I just want to avoid all the negative "hate the world" music, but I'm sure I'll enjoy the genre once I get use to it.

[@kalann89]

Very, very inspiring. I was looking for such a video for a long time as I feel like I didn't do any progress for a long time and playing did not give me as much satisfaction as it did few years ago, when I picked up guitar playing. BTW, I stumbled upon your channel few hours ago and just couldn't help to watch your vids. Thanks a lot and keep it going!

[@CD-rt8wj]

I can't stand most 80's music but recently I heard She Blinded Me With Science by Thomas Dolby and the funk definitely cuts through the cheesy 80's synths and drums. love your videos!

[@FeelTheFrostbyte]

Keep putting out these videos dude! Hope to see you go far! Liking this series, keep them coming.

[@eggshell520]

I havn't really listened to country but i've been interning with a sound company which does a lot of country shows at a casino and i've found a new liking for it, mainly the quality of the lyrics (for some artists).

[@aceofacez10]

One song from a genre (classic rock) I don't listen to much but still enjoy is We Didn't Start the Fire. Its underlying political message is timeless, the vocal delivery is direct and powerful, and the guitar and keyboard both have obvious importance to the pace of the song.

[@bigwilly21]

I found an interesting way to get out of my rut. I broke my E, D, and e strings so that I'm now playing new stuff on my least played strings.

[@TheKrou]

Applause by Lady Gaga, definitely. The tambre of the percussion and the fill before the chorus inspired some very odd stuff for my song "The Moon Also Rises". Honestly, now that I think about it, I am surprised by how much pop influence is in my music, seeing as I write alternative metal. BTW the song I mentioned and the rest of my work is on my channel if anyone is curious.

[@actuallyasriel]

I don't listen to enough funk for a bassist, but Shiawase Tte Iu Kaibutsu by Frederic is a badass track and has that kind of bassline that makes me want to succeed with my own playing. I've only been at this a few months (bought my bass in April) and I feel like it's not going anywhere. This gave me some insight onto how I might fix that. Great video, man. Thanks

[@blacksnapper7684]

I mostly do trap and edm but I’ve also done everything from country to Afro house and it usually helps get me out of a rut

[@ramisubora8360]

once my guitar strings were broken and i had only 2 strings and i couldnt change them but i started improvising using only the two strings and it really helped in many ways when i bought the rest of the strings

[@JBeni22]

What I find useful to get out of a musical rut sometimes is to play nonsense stuff. What I mean by this is to find some interesting intervals in a chord just trying to play by ear and then create a lick/riff based on that chord or chord progression if there is one. Also, if you usually do licks on a pentatonic scale, try to mix that with some modes to make your licks a bit more interesting. Just giving some tips that may be helpful ;)

[@MiguelBaptista1981]

Thanks to this video, I stopped playing guitar, and ate cheese and drank beer for 4 months. When I got back, I was pretty inspired. Thanks man!

[@komobabo]

I love rock music. I'm bilingual don't listen to much music in spanish, and when I do its usually rock. But, I LOVE Marc Anthony's rendition of "Preciosa" which is completely against all the other things I listen to. (Foo Fighters, Queen, Justin Timberlake, to name a few).

[@kylelikeskjvbible]

As a rockabilly and blues fan, mainly older stuff from 50's and 60s, the song I pick is "thinking out loud" by Ed Sheeran

[@DJakemusicmix]

If you make another video like this. Could you bring up timing/rhythm excercises and thoughts? In all your videos you have an incredible feeling and groove that I've always been searching for.

[@samuraiguitarist]

+Jakop Kallenbäck The fact that you asked this question makes me so happy. Rhythm is so often overlooked but it is maybe the most important part about being a musician. I would absolutely love to do a video on this. Thank you!

[@kennethverdun5272]

I really need this now..thank You so much!

[@hmpz36911]

Thinking outside scales is the best advice here. Dynamics are another thing. Put riffs against each other that are different in feel instead of milking the same rhythm or melodic ideas.

[@totalguitarcovers2770]

I have a tip too, try different tunnings! Sometimes changing tunnings will allow to think and play with a different perspective! Great vid ! Going to hit the like button!

[@samuraiguitarist]

+TotalGuitarCovers Great call! I love messing around in DADGAD and I do all my slide stuff in open E, gets you totally thinking different

[@zaffman]

Great series Samurai!! I've been playing a long long time. Definitely find myself in a rut. So I appreciate the wisdom. I don't have a specific song in mind, but rather a set of techniques. Namely, hybrid picking for solos and something really rhythmic to help with my groove timing.

[@samuraiguitarist]

Hybrid picking as in using a pick and fingers? That's how I play. Check out a guitarist named Johnny A. I learned a lot about the style from him as well as country guitarists.

[@zaffman]

I saw Johnny A live about 10 years ago. I never heard of him until then, but was blown away by what a great player he is! Yes, I meant the pick and fingers. I saw Ian Thornley use that technique and super impressed with his playing. I use it in a limited sense already. However, I would like to develop it in my own playing to a larger extent.

[@DJTurraja]

Loved this video man

[@samuraiguitarist]

+DJTurraja Thank you!

[@harrycallahan3249]

Good video man very well thought out points. I'm in a bit of a slump atm but I think listening to some new music and learning some new styles will help me out greatly. I'm getting excited just thinking about it! I'll sub and check out all your vids for sure.

[@hugomartins2829]

How about try learning other instruments a little? like learning Bass for some right hand skill, or piano, for harmonic or voicing skills. this helps me a little

[@luizcarlosdeoliveira8760]

your channel is amazing , i've been watching it for days now and i just subscribed today , it's like it is time for me to know you and i can't run away now ... thanks ...

[@Wingedshadowwolf]

Not a musician, but I am an artist who has had horrible artist block for a while. I love your music and I enjoy watching your videos. As for songs I don't generally listen to Rap, but I like Eminem's song Lose yourself. It seems a bit more real and sincere than most rap songs I've heard.

[@samuraiguitarist]

+Wingedshadowwolf Thank you for the nice words, I've got a soft spot for the Slim Shady LP.

[@pogchamp7983]

Great vid I love the no nonsense concise way you do things. Not a huge fan of electronic music but ocremix albums are eargasmic, Evisceration by Flexstyle (FF6 ocremix - Balance & Ruin) is awesome.

[@go1988]

ou are a great musician, a great presenter and you make incredible videos. You deserve way more views. But as always on the internet, it's not the best quality that gets the most views. Please keep doing what you do, I sincerely wish you get the success that you want.

[@JohnOhkumaThiel]

I’m originally a sax player. One thing I used to do is play to absolutely anything that came on the radio. Another thing I highly recommend is going to an open mic night and/or go play at the train station with a hat out.

[@phonicengine]

All the tips were great.. but for me the most useful was the " taking break for while" and yes i do agree with that.cool

[@samuraiguitarist]

+Phonic Engine Cheers! Totally, breaks go a long way

[@MasaTheSlayer]

just found you channel by accident and started watching these for beginning. Oh and i don't like jazz but this is awesome Dexter Gordon - Go!

[@PyroSparton117]

On the backs of angels by dream theatre is a great song. And I'm not super into country yet but I'm gonna do a lot of work on it!

[@n.h.moreno]

Hey Sammy G! I'd like to hear Meshuggah drumming to some Country version of Johnny Cash "Onie" or maybe and Techo version of Zombie Autopilot by Unearth! Crazy, I bet. But, that "take a break" thing sounds great. After all, music is like storytelling, bringing the world to people vicariously THROUGH EXPERIENCE and witness. Drugs are a sketchy way to do it---but, have worked. But, TRAVEL and taking risks sounds WAY better. Thanks for the advice!

[@lucasmaxwell9840]

love metal \m/ but often play alt/punk guitar.. so probably a ton of metal I could say is out of my comfort zone but I was thinking with in my ability maybe subtle hustle by clutch.

[@rsimoes38]

This dude is an inspiration, id love to go travel somewhere with just a bagpack and my guitar after i graduate

[@tfprimeguy101]

Did you do it?

[@HalvLion]

I feel like I've been playing in the same genre for the past 2-3 years. My favorite guitarist is David Gilmour and learned alot of his material. But I'm kinda tired of the pentatonic blues scale you know, I want to try something different and new but still have the soul and heart like in Gilmours playing.

[@kempwnski]

Boneless by Steve Aoki, it was my gateway song into house music after a steady diet of classic rock and skate punk. It's made me want to push the limits of my skill and rig design.

[@kempwnski]

Also, loving your channel!

[@yagocrispim0]

Haha, that Fallout 4 part. Nice video and nice tips, i was feeling like that, and a few days ago i started trying to play a few songs i knew with two or three fingers, wondering how would i play if i lost my fingers to an accident. Its pretty difficult but not impossible. And that ear tranjng was a really good tip. It is really hard and frustating, but after a few weeks i can see some improvement. Great video, as always.

[@samuraiguitarist]

+Yago Crispim Awesome dude! The ol' Django two finger style. I had a teacher who said, "let your limitations be the thing that help define your unique sound". For me a big limitation as an entertainer is that I don't sing great. Because of that I've been challenged to come up with unique ways to present songs. In a way my entire youtube channel is built on my limitations. Cheer!

[@jojoa3060]

I listen to melodic death metal and brutal deathcore mostly, but every once in a while I like to listen to paramore. no idea why, I just like it

[@aidanscovers]

waiting on the world to change by john mayor. excellent vibe to it where as grunge is normally my thing

[@pplo]

awesome video. I saw a couple of them today and you just got a new subscriber. Keep up the good work and thanks. Now I'll search some of you playing, to see if I can trust you lol

[@andytate3804]

i played rhythm for about 8 years then i was in a rut, so i learned bass, after playing bass for a few months i went back to rhythm guitar, but as i'd been playing walking basslines and stuf like that, i wanted to play more notes, so i decided to learn lead guitar, i'm now a lead guitarist in a band, and i've never been happier

[@mickyv4538]

Excellent) Very informative & useful Thanks so much

[@virra98]

Shall We Dance - Stacey Kent i love that song

[@brianrawks123]

adding to the last point. i see music as a poem. and for us to write poems, we must first live it. same with music.

[@AliJr_MetalGames_MetalGuitar]

I’m mainly a fan of extreme death metal but my most favorite non-metal songs are Cliffs of Dover and Hello (from the other side)

[@javierquimiro2551]

the song I like in a genre I don't play in that I'm tryna learn would be City and Colour - northern wind. I play a lot of deathcore, hardcore, deathmetal, and djent

[@OrangesofSymmetry]

Listening to Ondotropica now, gonna load it up and play along later, worth looking into if you're interested in getting into Latin jazz!

[@samuraiguitarist]

+OrangesofSymmetry I love Latin Jazz, the rhythm just feels SO good

[@OrangesofSymmetry]

Yeah and the guitar parts aren't suuper complicated so you can take a back seat to all the other elements and get your rhythm on!