Rhythm Guitar Trick That Will Fix Your Rhythm Sound!

[@SmokinHaddock1]

Starting with each beat the same is a really good uncomplicated way of establishing a base and working from there. Really helped me. Thanks.

[@vernonlacey4217]

Amazing teacher who kindly shares his vast knowledge and musicality.This is a great help!

[@kerino1]

It's January 2020, and I just discovered this video. Thank you so much! 🙋

[@johnunzicker7106]

Great lesson! I traveled down from Alaska to Djangofest NW this year and watched you jamming in the vendor room. It was quite a treat to stand so close and watch! The way you guys played rhythm was my favorite part. Thanks for all you do!

[@henkfrans17]

Thank you for the good explanations and tips. I just recommended one of my pupils watching your video(s).

[@lydianetc9870]

6:48 step one, minor swing

[@AManCalledAidan]

Hi Christiaan. This is great. I was at DFNW this year (and had the pleasure of hearing you playing around town). I went to Mathieu Chatelain's rhythm workshop - what you are showing here was a big part of his approach too. A big emphasis on getting the sound right and aiming for similar sound and physical movement for all beats but then naturally accenting the 2 and 4 while keeping a strong crunchy and bassy sound to the 1 and 3.

[@ChristiaanvanHemert]

Cool and thanks!

[@richardsullivan6297]

Thanks Christiaan. This is a very clear breakdown of rhythm technique - easily the best I've seen on KZbin. Is it my imagination, or is your 'sweep' on beats 2 and 4 slightly quicker (i.e. more of a whip) than the crunchier strokes on beats 1 and 3?

[@ChristiaanvanHemert]

It is but I think it's more important to focus on getting that crunchy sound on EVERY beat. The sweep strokes will be somewhat faster naturally but focusing on that specific thing is what makes many people have a bad rhythm sound!

[@richardsullivan6297]

@@ChristiaanvanHemert Thanks for that Christiaan.

[@joemedeiros857]

Hi Christiaan. Really great tips. Just spent all afternoon recording rhythm tracks playing the way you suggested. It' made a big difference in my sound almost immediately.. Thanks, as always! Also, what's that nifty little ending you tagged onto Hungaria? I'll try to break it down but it would be great if you did a video of endings like that. Would be helpful to know some chord licks to spice up the endings of songs.

[@ChristiaanvanHemert]

Wow, thanks Joe!

[@sergeybulgakov7871]

Thanks. I will definitely try this method).

[@yamum337]

Hi Christian I know this nothing to with the this video but please tell me how I can learn minor swing no improvisation just the exact way Django played it and how can I learn the others greats like djangos tiger etc your a inspiration to me keep up the good work

[@talrajuan]

thank you very much!!

[@jchesmith]

Thanks, your videos are always really helpful. I have an unrelated question... What kind of guitar are you playing in this video?

[@tomasholub.]

thanks

[@Ben-S-Man]

Another helpful video! One piece of constructive criticism- in my opinion the camera (or maybe just the zoom?) that you were using in earlier videos was better. In recent videos your face is cut off which looks a bit odd. Still great content, so not a big deal but thought I’d let you know. Thanks for all the lessons!

[@ChristiaanvanHemert]

Thanks, yeah I know but this is just shot with the selfie cam of my phone instead of a fancy DSLR. The truth is that using my phone is so much faster and easier so for now I'm sticking with it!