IT'S ABOUT THE RHYTHM!!!

[@timswwwadventures]

Rhythm, rhyme and reason. Thanks a lot of helpful info.

[@rustysguitar1]

That’s right, Tim! I’m glad the lesson was helpful👍

[@TonyMcGreal]

Absolutely brilliant Rusty. So many fantastic sounds in there. Maestro👍👍🎸🎸

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks so much, Tony! See you soon👍

[@sergezus1775]

Love your video's, Rusty! Very inspiring!!! I spend hours learning from them. I would love a detailed breakdown of this video like you have done with others. I wanna learn everything you're doing here. God bless your soul for teaching us all you know!!!

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks so much! I will put something together cause I’m sure some other players like this topic also. I appreciate you checking out the video and blessings to you also.👍

[@sergezus1775]

​@rustysguitar1 WOW that would be amazing!!! Can't wait!

[@ProfoundOneSpeaks]

Thanks again, Rusty. I, too, warm up with AC/DC-style grooves. Like your guitar too. Here, in Scotland, the Bon Scott era is particularly revered.

[@rustysguitar1]

Yes, I love the raw sound of the earlier stuff! Thanks a lot for checking out the video👍

[@ProfoundOneSpeaks]

@rustysguitar1 Thanks, Rusty, for reply. I like how you share your past challenges and describe how you overcame them. Have a fab year!

[@rustysguitar1]

@ Thank you! I appreciate the response👍

[@ImByAbdul]

It's such a beautiful and amazing way you do this tutorials gentleman and indeed you are great

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks Abdul! I appreciate the kind comment👍

[@paulkelly6853]

Another great lesson ..,....big thanks Paul from Ireland

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks for checking in Paul! See you soon👍

[@lawncuttingplusdelta]

As always , great inspiration ….. my playing went up a notch since you helped me connect the dots !!! …. Working that one four five thing linear and up and down a string … 👍🏻💪🏻

[@rustysguitar1]

Excellent! It sounds like you’re moving forward, Paul! Thanks and happy new year👍

[@alwyndsouza9892]

Wonderful lesson sir.

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you! I appreciate you checking out the video🤛

[@shaneleek]

This is a great lesson mate. I always have the guitar in my hands. Rhythm is everything

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks a lot, Shane! You’re right everything revolves around rhythm. Later, mate.🤛

[@peter-n9t1d]

Absolutely correct! It's all about rhythm and timing. Music is a living breathing thing. When done right, it comes alive!

[@rustysguitar1]

Well, said Peter! Thanks a lot for checking out the video✌️

[@Aerocrvalley]

A simple and really good lesson!

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m glad to hear it! Thanks man👍

[@savortunes6038]

Beautiful sharing love you play 👍👍👍👍❤❤ Like 443 Take care and God bless!

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks for watching👍

[@t-guitar]

You're totally right with this lesson! 👍 Nice grooves in your video, I will try to learn some of them 😁🎸

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks so much, my Guitar buddy! We gotta keep groovin! Happy new year👍

[@t-guitar]

@@rustysguitar1 Thanks buddy, wish you a happy new year too 😁👍✌️

[@larryhagman3543]

Hey Rusty. So glad I found your great lessons here. I have been saving links to them for a couple of years as I’ve found them a great target while working my way to intermediate. Now I am starting to be able to follow along with you and knock out some very satisfying rock rhythms. Something I’ve wanted to do all my life. Thanks so much for your inspiration.

[@rustysguitar1]

I love reading comments like this! That’s exciting that you’re making connections on the fretboard Larry! Thanks so much for taking the time to watch and save my lessons. And I appreciate all your support, my brother.👍

[@peteb5889]

What, playing the pentatonic scale fast isn't music? Haha! 🤣😂🤣You're right, but I did that for years (glad to hear I'm not the only one!), till I found your Channel. Great lesson Rusty. No guitar to hand at the moment, but can't wait to try this out. I've learnt so much from your lessons in such a short time. I also find that your other channel goes hand in hand with this one and would recommend others to check it out if they haven't already done so. Thanks again.

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you for the kind message here Pete! I’m glad I’m on the guitar journey with you. Have a rockin weekend bud 👍

[@luckyjak117]

Rhythm, rhythm

[@rustysguitar1]

Right on brother! Thanks for watching👍

[@JohnSmith-gy8rc]

Pure gold of a lesson - thanks Rusty!

[@rustysguitar1]

Right on John! Glad to hear it. You’re welcome. See you soon thanks.👍

[@CaChuaTV380]

Great share guitar play happy New year good health

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you. Happy new year.👍

[@gr637]

When listening to those grooves I couldn’t stop tapping my foot.

[@rustysguitar1]

That’s with a groove starts! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. See you soon.👍

[@MowiMovesToMars]

Suuuper well explained. Bravo my friend!!!

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks for checking out the video👍

[@Chavilbus]

Excellent !

[@rustysguitar1]

I appreciate that, brother! Thank you for checking in🤛

[@alexjohnston5250]

Can tell you loved that video. My kind of stuff. Magic. 😅

[@rustysguitar1]

Right on Alex! Happy to hear it! Thanks bro 😎

[@BadassBrutusGuitar]

Playing the rhythm guitar is really my thing Rusty :) Great video my friend! Bert

[@rustysguitar1]

Right on Bert! Thank you for checking in 🤛

[@BadassBrutusGuitar]

@@rustysguitar1 🙏🙏

[@tigermcflash131]

Sounds so good! Thanks Rusty.

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re welcome! Thank you for watching the video.

[@nigelpayne1262]

Thanks for this one Rusty and Happy New year to you. 🎶🎉🎊✨👍

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re welcome, Nigel! Good to hear from you. Happy new year to you also.👍

[@JohnGSchuur]

Without a groove no soul no song … right … I like the ACDC stuff youre doing here , a good example … got a New song out you’d probably like , an ACDC cover .. live wire , have an electrifying 2025 Rusty ! ⚡️

[@rustysguitar1]

I love me some AC/DC guitar!!! Thanks a lot for checking out the video. Happy new year John. Thanks.👍

[@alexjohnston5250]

Thanks

[@rustysguitar1]

This is greatly appreciated Alex!!! Thank you so much 😎

[@alexjohnston5250]

@ once we’re touring the world in the blues/rock band u will get more lol.

[@simenvo1932]

Amazing. Happy new year Rusty!

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you! Happy New Year to you also 👍

[@Jay-v1y6z]

Wake and Bake ROCK N ROLL YOUR DRIVE IS AWESOME MUCH ❤🌴 ⛵ 🏖️ 🎸 🎶 🐠❤TX

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks a lot, Jay! You rock brother! See you soon👍

[@TruthGuitar]

Rusty, I am blown away by how you have handled this channel. Amazing content my friend!

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks so much Joel!!! It’s good to hear from you! I hope all is well with you and your family. As you know, KZbin is a wild ride! I appreciate you checking in buddy.🙏

[@ColourfulEnergy]

This is great. Happy New Year, Rusty!🎇🎉🎸🫶😊

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks a lot Colourful Girl!!! Happy new year to you also!!! ❤️

[@rajennaidoo7]

A joyful and prosperous new year Rusty. I am elated to say the least that you also feel and do the same thing. Must hastily add I am currently obsessed with key of E, transposing from my other favorite key of G. OMG, my favorite instrumental version of silent night Amazing Grace sound like an Orchestra on both my beloved acoustic and electric guitar. Those open strings are a God-send to the aspiring, intermediate person venturing into soloing. Abject apology for rambling on, such is my enthusiasm. You always galvanize me into action on my favorite instrument for 45 odd years. Warm regards from Sunny South Africa

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you! Those open strings are good clean fun😂 Greetings from Chicago and happy new year👍

[@alanjohnston2743]

This was very helpful and inspiring.Thanks Rusty :)

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m glad the lesson was helpful! Thank you Alan👍

[@johnroffers9901]

Thanks, Rusty, for addressing a foundational concept that I too frequently let fall by the wayside with a mechanical focus on riffs or scales!

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re welcome, John! I appreciate the comment! Thanks, buddy🤛

[@martynspooner5822]

Oh yes rhythm is king without that you have nothing really. Happy New Year Rusty. Thanks as ever.

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you, Martyn! And you are so right! Happy new year to you also👍

[@matthewoconnell114]

Great rhythm and approach to just actually making music while building on the pentatonic. Would love to see a few slightly slower breakdowns on some of the riffs, why they work, etc., but nonetheless, really enjoyed it!

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks for the feedback Matt! Practicing this way is very productive. I appreciate you taking the time to watch my lessons. Hope to see you soon, bud. 🤛

[@matthewoconnell114]

@@rustysguitar1 Thanks Rusty. I watch a lot of your videos. They’re sort of addictive. Right length, great topics, etc. This one could definitely benefit from a longer breakdown. I think it will be a very popular video.

[@rustysguitar1]

@ I really appreciate you letting me know. I always want players to take away something from the videos. And your feedback definitely helps. Thanks, Matt.👍

[@BLMSASH]

One of my favorite things to do. Put on a drum track and riff. Thanks for the new ideas on E . I’ll use them.

[@rustysguitar1]

Yes, drum tracks are a great way to jam and practice! Thanks a lot for checking out the video. Catch you later ✌️

[@kevinking2468]

Thanks Rusty, another gem!!!

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re welcome, Kevin! Thanks, bud🤛

[@dooda77penn19]

Brilliant 👍😅That's a bit of me,

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks so much! I appreciate you checking out the video👍

[@frankortega4280]

Rusty, Good lesson on playing with rhythmic feeling. Just play how you feel it. Btw, love your Les Paul Custom!

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks a lot, Frank! And I love that Les Paul also. Happy new year, buddy.👍

[@SonicGrace]

WooHoo , Excellent Rusty !!!

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks a lot, Daniel! Rock on✌️

[@chucklutter7399]

Great lesson as always. Thank you for creating and sharing this content. I'm only half way through but don't want to loose this question. Do you have a video on palm muting techniques? I have not had any success with trying it. Thank you again for all you do for those of us trying to make music. HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU AND YOURS! BEST AND PEACE

[@rustysguitar1]

I know I have a few on my channel. I will have to look it up. But muting is such an important part of Guitar playing. Good to hear from you Chuck. Happy new year to you also.🤛

[@chucklutter7399]

Thank you for your quick response, I will look through the videos

[@jimc6687]

Channeling good ole Angus McKinnon Young, Rusty..........very cool!! Happy New Year bud! Jim C.

[@rustysguitar1]

You know I love me some Angus Young Guitar! Fun stuff! Happy new year to you also Jim! Thanks 👍

[@sandyreece3004]

Hearing a little Angus ish rocking love it.Guitar sounds great too!

[@rustysguitar1]

I love some Angus young Guitar that’s for sure! Thanks for taking the time to watch my videos Sandy. See you soon.

[@WayneAlazraki-hq8et]

Rock on Rusty! Love it.

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you, Wayne! You rock brother✌️

[@ByTheSpirit84]

Rusty, what are some exercises or things a person can do to improve their sense of groove and such? #Asking4AFriend

[@rustysguitar1]

The simple exercises that I showed in the video is the best way. Sometimes you might need a metronome, but creating the up-and-down motion with your right hand and continuing as you play through chords and fills. And you can work on that technique with backing tracks that you like. Thanks a lot for checking out the video brother. See you soon.🤛

[@chucklutter7399]

Asking 4 a friend, LMAO love it

[@rustysguitar1]

@ 😂

[@SonicGrace]

I gonna watch this one again :)

[@rustysguitar1]

Glad to hear it! Thanks for your support Daniel🤛

[@mike7979dora]

Hi Rusty. Thank you for another rythm lesson. What is your advise for beginners with counting beats, maybe you could do a lesson how to play rythm in time with counting. Thanks

[@rustysguitar1]

Hey Mike, there really is no shortcut other than using a metronome and counting beats and subdivisions out loud. It’s always been a feel thing for me so I don’t have any lessons on that topic. Working with your right hand as you strum is very important also. Thanks for checking out the video Mike.👍

[@DM25Fi]

Rusty. Oh Man, You Rock!

[@rustysguitar1]

Right on brother! And I hope you have a rockin weekend! Later, bro😎

[@eugene3560]

Was waiting for this one.

[@rustysguitar1]

Glad to hear it, Eugene! Thanks, buddy👍

[@timothym.johnson3485]

I was gonna comment, 'shut up and get to it', and then you did. Thanks.😊

[@rustysguitar1]

I get carried away sometimes! Thanks for checking out the video Tim👍

[@timothym.johnson3485]

@rustysguitar1 my arthritis is a huge impediment to my playing. I don't consider myself a guitar player but I love it. Everyone else (my daughter and family) calls me a player. 🙂

[@runesvendsen2270]

I subscribe you 👍

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks for subscribing to my channel! I hope you get something from the lessons👍

[@runesvendsen2270]

@rustysguitar1 Always inspiring and something to lern. The heart behind the note makes it come alive. I improvise a lot, real-time emotions. If i repit too much, i loose the emotions.

[@alexjohnston5250]

Hi. One ? See the scales. Is the minor/ major always on the same frets? That’s where I’m lost. If I start in A on the 5th fret. Where’s the major from there. You any videos that can help with that. Every days a learning day. Thx. 0:16

[@rustysguitar1]

Hey Alex, here is a video where I show how to use the scales separately and then at the end show how to mix them together. It’s all about the homebase note of each scale. The root. HOW TO USE The Major And Minor Pentatonic Scales Guitar kzbin.info/www/bejne/qX7MY2dqZpKBhrM

[@alexjohnston5250]

@ ok thx. I’ll have a look later. Appreciated.

[@rustysguitar1]

@alexjohnston5250 no problem. Anytime.🤛

[@alexjohnston5250]

Hi. Rusty. Hope alls good with you? I absolutely love your videos. I’m learning so much. I’ll never be Eric Clapton but im relearning everything from the start because I’ve more time on my hands now. So time to sit, concentrate n learn how to get better. Can I donate something to you? It’s not much but as I said I appreciate your patience n time. Thx.

[@rustysguitar1]

Yes, all is well Alex. If you’re learning and having fun, that’s what it’s all about. That would be awesome if you feel led to donate. Just right of the thumbs up button is a button that says ($ Thanks). That’s where you can support my channel. Glad you’re getting something from the lessons. Have a great weekend, bud.👍

[@alexjohnston5250]

@@rustysguitar1 ok. That’s it done. Not much. But something. I’ve never donated to anyone online before. lol. Have a nice weekend too. Thx again.

[@rustysguitar1]

@@alexjohnston5250 Thanks so much, Alex! It means a lot 🤛

[@thebluesrockers]

Rusty, what year is that Les Paul custom? It looks like a 70's model to me.

[@rustysguitar1]

It’s an original 1981 custom. And it really rocks! Thanks for checking out the video.🤛

[@alwyndsouza9892]

Please elaborate on those fill licks sir.

[@rustysguitar1]

In this short video, I was just concentrating on the right hand motion. Sorry I didn’t elaborate much on the fills. But they were all basically minor pentatonic licks. Thanks for your support, bud.🤛

[@keithhatfield2119]

Great tone...great chops...great rhythm!!! Are you attenuating with the BOSS TAE? If so what's your speaker out set at? I'm a bedroom player trying to get a great chunky tone like yours at 70 to 75 dB's. THANKS!!!

[@rustysguitar1]

Hey Keith, I love the Boss TAE! I use it in my studio and also for live applications. There is a separate volume for direct recording or front of house and for the speaker out. And also, I love the effect loop. So I can record or play in my small studio at a very low volume or medium volume when I want. It is expensive but I use it every day. Thanks for checking out my video. Rock on brother.✌️

[@RogerDue-z6g]

Awesome, thanks Rusty. What r u amping that through?

[@rustysguitar1]

Hey Roger, I’m using the Carr Mercury V amp set clean with some reverb. And driving it with the J Rocket Audio Archer pedal. It’s a nice raw tone! Thanks for checking out the video.👍

[@DakotaShirley-w8h]

Rusty, I see you got your strings top wrapped....what does that do different

[@rustysguitar1]

Hey DS, it creates a little less tension on the back of the bridge. And also, I rest the palm of my hand in that area and it just feels better with the strings on top. It’s a subtle difference in the feel of the strings. Thanks a lot for checking out the video.👍

[@TheProPod]

One da e da and da uh duh

[@rustysguitar1]

Sometimes you just gotta say it. And then you can feel it. Thanks for watching.👍

[@Rickster6118]

Just saying this AC⚡️DC!

[@rustysguitar1]

I love me some AC/DC guitar! Thanks so much for checking out the video Rick✌️😎

[@Rickster6118]

​@rustysguitar1 I think Malcom was a genius. Have a great day bro. 🤜🤛

[@mattdoran8344]

Are you using a pedal for that tone?

[@rustysguitar1]

Hey Matt, to start with I’m using that amp behind me the Carr Mercury V amp set clean and driving it with the J Rocket Audio Archer pedal. That pedal gives it a raw vintage sound. Happy new year, bud.🤛

[@mattdoran8344]

@ killer tone … Happy New Year

[@rustysguitar1]

@ thanks a lot, brother🤛

[@mattdoran8344]

Currently using the blues driver myself it took me from zero to hero in regards to tone… but with your humbuckers your tone is killer… my tele sounds thin in comparison… I work in a music store we have pedal here I might check it out

[@rustysguitar1]

Oh yes, that blues driver is a great pedal also! Keep rockin Matt ✌️

[@primepreowned1]

The last person to get fired in a band is the rhythm player lol

[@rustysguitar1]

That is a good one, bro😂😂😂 Thanks a lot for checking out the video😎

[@GregBaunoch-t2k]

I like your videos Rusty, but seems like you just wanna show off a lot of the times no offense but if you could kinda let us know what you’re talking about when you say the seventh and how to add things instead of ripping off those riffs because you’re a really good guitar player

[@rustysguitar1]

Hey man, thanks for your feedback. I'll do my best to make my lessons easier to understand in the future.👊

[@yak9147]

@@rustysguitar1Hey Rusty , this was bang on for me, just about the concept not so much the nuts and bolts. I guess we are all at different stages of the journey. Rhythm, timing and also feel got me thinking of those old blues guys, who I believe showed us the way. Nice one Bro I like your passion.

[@rustysguitar1]

@ Thank you bro 😎