Improve Your Sense of Rhythm on Guitar

[@azharsofjan9181]

That intro was 12/10

[@Zenonbuster]

BIG DOCK ENERGY

[@Michael-bt6ht]

Close...but not quite...

[@fx5298]

I was specting Little Wing

[@millionairesplendor2751]

@@fx5298 right that was literally little wint

[@BitchIwasBorn]

This can be reduced to 6/5

[@trenthogan4212]

I cannot stress enough the importance of this video lesson. I push rhythm over lead to all of my students not just because it is critical to becoming a great guitarist BUT it will help your leads more than anything else. Great video Sensei. Just subbed you.

[@jarse1991]

Hey dude, Here's another tip to exercise rythm that I like to use. It's vey easy, just try jamming on a groove by only using 1 or 2 notes, that way you're not distracted by the melody and you can really focus on the rythm you're using with these two notes :) Love your video's man, keep it up!

[@josequiles7]

'the less i know the better' has the most insanely catchy bassline

[@bwebb90]

kiles7 literally about to say that, it's a great song

[@weabooslayer7007]

and what this have to do with the video ?

[@arkocal1611]

A really nice exercise is to set the metronome to 40BPM when playing a 120BPM 4/4 song, so that only the first beat matches. It is quite difficult at the beginning but really gets you out of your comfort zone.

[@nikhillrao3799]

That would be 30bpm no?

[@arkocal1611]

@@nikhillrao3799 Right, of course! My bad.

[@badalicemusic]

Kudos for the acknowledgment of female guitarists who watch (and enjoy!) your channel Sam. We ARE out here!😊🎸👌

[@NicolasGiovaniBusanello]

Waiting for a Sempai Series. I hope my comment gets noticed~

[@samuraiguitarist]

+Nicolas Giovani Busanello hahaha, your comment has been noticed

[@ikename149]

Aronax GT It's "written" not "wrote".

[@davidhollowelljr949]

Nicolas Busanello dead af

[@hiro6406]

Aronax GT sempai is also correct because its actually pronounced as it

[@ArnoldsKtm]

@Aronax whoosh

[@psteeg3551]

Tip #4 so headbanging and airdrumming is useful after all!

[@AnkothOfficial]

I'm pretty sure that's what dancing and head banging is used for. Keeping time to the music, and being in sync. When you do a dance, such as head banging, you are in sync with the piece in question. I head bang to the beat when I play keyboard, and it works better for me than tapping my foot, which gives me twitches and pins and needles. If you want to see headbanging work, check out Slayer's Repentless video. Kerry King (the lead guitarist) is literally grooving, and banging his head with the song (very fast since it's a fast song). With headbanging, your essentially acknowledges the beat with the swing of your head, and it can also help count off beats as well (1 and 2 and etc.) If you headbang faster.

[@stefanhennig]

Ahoi! Still anybody here? Not sure if this is a suggestion or a question, but around here, there are several open stage events where you can just walk up a stage and perform. Some want you registering beforehand but at others you can just walk in, wait for an open space and do your stuff. In some cases you will perform in front of any odd walker-by, but some are held by jazz clubs or so and you will be in front of other (mostly amateur) musicians. I am using your videos (among others) to prepare for such a thing as I have witnessed some (in the audience) and was blown away by the helpful and positive attitude at these events.

[@MrPorter7]

Great topic. When I use to teach I urged my students to get a cheap drum machine. I'm sure not all will agree, but I think even a cheap drum machine is more inspiring than the tick of a metronome. It makes a new student "feel" like they making music quicker. IMHO. Thanks for the vids, really good.

[@obi-wankenobi8878]

Teaching was great. Knowledge was great. Intro was overdramatic. Perfection

[@schmixes4891]

Tip for metronomes. Instead of trying to divide or subdivide in your head, multiply the BPM by the ratio of that note compared to a quarter note. (So eight to quarter would be 2:1) I feel it makes it easier to feel it.

[@martinfanatic532]

Wow switching up the metronome pattern while I practice is pretty difficult, but I think it's really helping me nail down my rhythm. My thanks dude

[@samuraiguitarist]

I'm going to go with Budos Band "Aynotchesch Yererfu", good lord I forgot how good these guys are

[@ZeVi13]

Hey, I know this is kinda offtopic but what other songs would you recommend which have a similar groove to this one? This song is insanely good and fun to play and I'm looking for similar stuff. Thanks in advance.

[@Lukamar15]

Holy moly, yes.

[@cosminvarga5349]

Love your tips! They are on the same line with my philosophy when it comes to music. Thank you for reassuring me that the way I do things is a good way to become a good musician.

[@haf816r]

I've never even considered this before but I'm convinced, Samurai Guitarist IS Sensei!!! MUST WATCH! 1+Sub!

[@dgmg1578]

I love it! As 22 yr professional percussionist I am on my 1st yr guitar and realized training and rudiments are very applicable.

[@dalleyrick]

I would've given this two thumbs up if it were available - this is my weakest area, and this helped.

[@philippepaquet1041]

It is so true. I think that what makes a good or a band band is how well the musicians lock together.

[@dr.blauerkraut]

"Move to the music, Tap your foot, shake your shoulders, or nod your head" I prefer and recommend the joe cocker, AKA, absolutely let That beat absorb your very being! I find it works really well for me, even if it does look like your possessed by a demon from time to time

[@datdaokid]

I recently went to the studio to record some original material for the first time and quickly realized that I had been practicing singing & playing at the same time NOT to a click track... I was quickly re-learning to play to a click (as I have done so before) but the engineer got snippy with me as he probably thought I was another lazy musician who didn't practice often, needless to say it killed the mood in the room for a while. Never ever will I have that feeling again. Thanks for your content Samurai.

[@chewkieroo123]

being 41 and a musician for the last 20 some odd years this is all true great content i liked and follow and dont forget you can always learn stay humble :)

[@deelock7741]

Your sense of humor has me learning and laughing at the same time. I’m sold.

[@telesandstrats3297]

Thanks for the video! I finally understand why practicing with a metronome is important!

[@NinjaCentral313]

you tricked us with the 4th one, your background music already had me grooving, solid advice!

[@KnutRudikle]

Tip: There are free metronome apps for your phone and on some of them you can change the 'click' sound. I find a hi-hat, drum kick, or snare track to be much more fitting for most of my playing.

[@sunepedersen8537]

i love that little wing riff

[@julessanchez9216]

Great video, very helpful ! I have been playing about a year and half, so I need all the help I can, beside being 65, I practice just about every day, at times I felt like quitting but I never gave in. So thanks again for the info !

[@a-lonley-box3657]

'walking contradiction' has such a catchy chorus, I can't help but move with the vocals! This video was insanely helpful. Thanks so much, its really appreciated!

[@AngusBeefington]

That little wing intro is so memorable

[@NateShredwards]

Your videos are top notch man. It's refreshing to hear a new perspective on how to approach these things. You have a very unique view and that's rad!

[@marlonbrandoseyes1443]

*Wonders where to buy a metronome* *Realizes it's 2019 and everything is on the play store* 😎

[@gabrielknight5694]

Doomer

[@ianleonard3264]

jUsT sEaRCH ThE bPm oN yOuTuBe

[@imhavingaverygoodtimehere1221]

Finally! I can see California!

[@bikashth8539]

Just use your frickin feat the tap while playing. Lol

[@Jesse-fd5bv]

Really liked the bit about stepping out of your comfort zone, kinda genius. Thanks man.

[@CatsCoffeeGuitars]

I have watched a few of your videos but after this one I seriously asked myself ,,why in the hell am I not subbed to this guy?''. Fantastic stuff! ^^ :D

[@allstarlord9110]

We just started a punk band with two friends of mine. We lack a bass player, and I play rhythm guitar, and my other friend plays lead. Me and my friend on the drums are complete noobs when it comes to jamming, we have never been in a band before. I don’t care about licks or solos. I want to groove so good with my rhythm guitar playing that people would forget that we lack a bass player at the moment. As boring as a metronome can be, I need to improve my timing. Time is everything

[@wilhelm.reeves]

This channel definitely needs more subscribers. Keep up the good work!

[@justsomeguywithoutamustach3rd]

Something that may help is to have a visual metronome. Like in pro tools. It helps me hear what I am playing is right, then see when I am supposed to play.

[@jordansmith2647]

The hook in the reinventing the steel classic, yesterday don't mean sh*t always makes me feel good and groovy

[@GuillermoSmyser]

Dude, you're awesome. Well done. I'm about to go check out your other videos.

[@YanivZukerman]

A very acurate video, I can say from my own expierience this is some good advice. Well done, the metronome part was especially great.

[@garryallen689]

Thanks for that. I'm trying to 'hear' a beat when playing by myself. I also try to practice songs in my mind while trying to 'inner' hear a beat. I agree with you regarding 'Rhythm as King.' It has only taken me 40 years to figure that out!

[@jdavid1006]

It's a classic but Ray Charles' I Got a Woman has such a great groove, especially the live recordings. I can't help but move a little, no matter where I am, whenever I hear it. Great series, man. Love your channel.

[@Bradovski]

The Sensei series is so helpful. I feel guilty getting such good free tips! Also, a good song to groove out to is foxey lady!!

[@voxlvalyx]

My favorite metronome is the click track plugin that's built into Audacity. I tend to use Audacity for recording anyway because it thinks in time, not in beats. Audacity doesn't help you stay on the beat; you have to do it yourself. No quantizing or anything. Plus, I spend most of my free time on my computer, so it's nice to be able to just pick up my guitar and play with a metronome without having to get up or set up anything physical.

[@lipaasid2073]

Ailuri

[@standicarlo8334]

Great video-thanks! Good especially for beginners. Also good for other players like me who have played lead licks mostly and sense that something important is missing and that it all just sounds too "off."

[@KnowledgeIsKey215]

I really need to use a metronome more often, and really work on my foot tapping and ghost strumming. I love your analogy of referring to the strumming hand as a rhythm pendulum that never stops moving, therefore we're not concerned about up and down strums but whether or not we're hitting the strings or not on those movements.

[@sloth6952]

My new favorite youtube musician........Verry nice explained,thank you sensei :D

[@joerobichaud6241]

Wilson Pickett land of 1000 dances. I always feel that one in my bones bro. Great video I agree whole heartedly, I like your style my man.

[@thomasolano86]

For me, One Of These Nights by The Eagles has always been one of the funkiest songs I know. The opening bass line, and the rhythm strums on every other beat at the beginning just get the groove going right from the get-go

[@cryptoslacker-464]

Thanks . I was tapping along to the background music. Feeling that groove lol

[@TheNinnyfee]

No. 4 is key. You may even just put on music and dance or take a walk to a rhythm. Body memory is so valuable. "Uptown Funk" always gets me dancing. :)

[@giovannicerva5522]

Nice Hendrix lick to start with. You had my attention immediately.

[@bengabriel2872]

Thanks for making such great videos. I first saw one of them on Ultimate Guitar. Most guitar videos don't offer much in term of improving musicianship. Yours all do. Great job. Keep doing what you're doing.

[@DJakemusicmix]

Hey you made the video! :) Awesome stuff!

[@samuraiguitarist]

+Jakop Kallenbäck Yessir!!!

[@panagiotis8729]

Clutch - D.C. sound attack! that cowbell part is awesome

[@cmaddox1020]

ありがとう先生！Thanks for tips on this most basic aspect of playing music. Over the last year I got into the bad habit of not having a time keeper during my practice sessions and it showed in a few bars when I sat in during a recent gig in Tokyo.

[@drothberg3]

People often focus their metronome work solely on scales and riffs and the like. It’s equally important for chordal rhythm guitar work. Don’t neglect that.

[@nakiarobby3996]

Yep so true

[@jasonxoc]

If a metronome is hard to play to, play along to a really simple drum loop like it is a metronome.

[@jimthebutcher99]

+Jason Cox if a metronome is hard to play along with you probably need it more than ever

[@jasonxoc]

+jim mitchell Well Jim, that's a fairly douchey thing to say.

[@jimthebutcher99]

+Jason Cox no if you cannot play to a metronome you have rhythm problems. that is not douchy at all saying that. it is the truth. great tips

[@DeKapiTijn]

+jim mitchell Thing is, some people might prefer the sound of drums over the clicking of a metronome. To each his own.

[@jasonxoc]

+jim mitchell Ok doucher, explain to me how playing to a drum loop will hurt someones rhythm in a way that a metronome wont. I play fine to a metronome, but I teach and record. Many of my students and bands who record have a hard time playing to a click and can easier play to the sound of drums. And yes, it is very douchey Jim...

[@Kobepwns921]

This is the most helpful video on rhythm I have ever seen thanks bromigo

[@LulRan]

2:12 that flip phone tho. I was first introduced to your channel when you posted your Star Wars Medley on r/Guitar. I subscribed immediately, yet completely forgot about your channel after that lol. Really appreciate content like this because I've been playing the guitar off and on for a couple years now, but only recently started getting a bit more serious about it. Hope to see more of your rad content!

[@lesegoshibambo1994]

I don’t know what it is about Nile Rodgers rhythm chops on Diana Ross’s “I’m coming out” but maaaaaan! 🔥 GOLD

[@dianehurn6654]

Fantastic!! You, my man, are just what I was looking for. Greatly appreciate your expertise!

[@SmellsLikePurple]

Sensei: Maybe you don't have a lot of friends... Me: Yeah, sounds right Sensei:.. who play music Me: Still yeah

[@Gullsz]

I found playing rhythm games on a Alesis drum machine really helped my rhythm guitar. Also, playing to a metronome and making the metronome groove rather than your guitar groove. As if you are playing the metronome rather then it playing you.

[@brianprinty112]

Great metronome ideas! I'm going to use those exercises with my drumkit too

[@EthanMckennaMusic]

Like the content but the background music is distracting.

[@lukaforman4]

tap your foot to it

[@sebsebsebbbb8390]

Oy noticed how annoying when I saw your comment :(

[@cactusjackhausen8508]

I thought it gave some well complemented panache to the video

[@chuckHart70]

Yes I hate the free video.. its too free...oh and the music.

[@firashidar510]

I agree

[@wewefwefwefwef3889]

idunno 1 guy from whole wrorld who really give important stuff info. u so nice

[@michaelinglis8516]

Nice little wing opener

[@robws1000]

Good lesson..very basic for the most imperative part of playing music..got few students who don't get it..fact that u indicated body movement and feeling it, is great and I'm sending this to a few students...mucho thmx!!

[@djmorales4196]

You rock dude! I've also been rocky on my rhythms but this helped a lot. Thanks!

[@selhoa]

Red..[Em] by Dir en Grey always sticks to my head whenever I listen to it, maybe because of the weird riff going throughout !

[@wetbacon4260]

YES! So nice to see a Dir En Grey comment here

[@hasan7275]

ayyyy dir en gray

[@OfficialFields]

One of the best lesson videos man. Thank you 🙏🏾

[@liltacosoftruth]

Mr. Samurai I can totally see you playing on a vintage Japanese Yamaha SG-5A! I appreciate your channel, thank you Sir

[@BharatRajagopalan]

This is great for beginners. I'm glad I was already trained this way.

[@anndaniels4034]

Thanks for being about equality! Loving this channel.

[@JaseTheFist]

Awesome. Thanks for that. Loving your tutorials.

[@eggshell520]

This video was very useful! thankyou now i have more appreciation for the use of metronomes

[@ElKolovichi]

Thank you for you great lessons, they're very in time for me)

[@stevehartkopf9114]

ElKolovichi PunKing here, I hand my crown to you! 👑

[@mybluesguitar]

GREAT VIDEO! Thanks for the suggestions.

[@emurillo256]

nicely done my good samurai. I shall purchase le metronome and begin improving my rhythm as well as my string muting (at the appropriate beats)

[@2biasMotion]

You cover very interesting stuff in your videos. Straight to the point and very informative. Keep it up.

[@angelsfan1514]

So much truth as a bassist the best music I ever wrote was with a drummer who knew how to write play grooves in multiple styles

[@CraigRBoyle]

I have the worst rhythm in the world. This video was great. I don’t know if my rhythm will improve but these were the first exercises that made sense, thanks

[@andrewturner6453]

Wow! Great practical lesson. Thank you 🙏

[@AndrewMarciano-x4e]

I don't use a pick. I can play the hardest most complicated stuff as I have been playing for 8 years. I fully understand theory as well. Irronically I am terrible at rhythm guitar (strumming patterns). For anyone reading this. Don't neglect rhythm, it's a game changer. Especially if you start writing. I'm getting there but it takes me awhile to learn rhythm. Everlong is a great start for anyone wanting to level that up.

[@philmikki]

I am now convinced! No more practice without a metronome. Thanks for the video. I am still waiting for the Christmas Canon video, lol.

[@paulsmith6090]

Hey Sammy? You should see yourself in 5 years - You totally smash it!!!! 👏👏👏

[@zainal8787]

Awesome senses!👏😁 Thanks for this video.#Love it

[@ThijsLammerse]

Really great tips man. I really like your channel.

[@Justay92]

Please, please, please put together a bluesy vibe medley for a Kingdom Hearts medley. I'd love that more than anything and you'd by far be the guy to do it. Love your videos man, your style is truly one of a kind.

[@victorcurtis6400]

Great tips thank you! Listening to Donald “Duck” Dunn’s Bass on The Blues Brothers “Sweet Home Chicago” sets my groove goal.

[@omarsanchez4376]

Way to go! I'm really digging your videos as a guy who can't play a single bar. So, one of the grooviest songs I like is Childhood's end from KISS. And Ich brennende Komet fro Lacrimosa. Thanks.

[@DavidBankston]

you are definitely my new favorite youtuber

[@jonathangonzalez2837]

I would also suggest practicing with a metronome that, either randomly or progressively, drops out beats (clicks). It will force you to rely on your internal clock rather than the metronome. You can find these on KZbin or through apps like Time Guru. Also, I think Greg Howe is a good example of a guitarist that mixes groove and flash together very well. Must check out.

[@komobabo]

Love this series! You're a good teacher, because you use practical advice. As for next techniques, I'd vote for a typical styles of playing the guitar. Such as using both hands to make shapes, tapping, inverting hands, crazy things like that. As for the groovy song, I have to go with "Mas" by Black Guayaba. Really nice rock track. With a lot of feeling.

[@KrishnaMax666]

I do not understand how you do not have millions of subs :( You´r awesome :D

[@eliodecolli]

Woaaah! What a great video! As for the groovy song that makes me move, I'd say whatever the Chili Peppers throw at me. Oh and I will try those metronome tricks for sure! Subbed.

[@xcodychaosx]

Good af I really dig this lesson also love the omnific for a good groove they literally just a rhythm section 2 bass players and a drummer

[@xisxalive2997]

Snarky puppy we like it here always makes me smile and groove :)

[@kassemir]

I love the song Gunman by Them Crooked Vultures, it's one of those riff that just makes you go "damn, that's brilliant" and of course Dave Grohl on drums, I mean, you can't go wrong with that. It's like a heavy rock song, but with so much groove in there, it's amazing. I especially enjoy live version as the tempo live is a little faster than on record which suits the song very well. And thanks, another great lesson with good tips. Though I've always had a hard time figuring out what the tempo of a song is, like if you had to program a metronome to it. I always seem to get it a little bit off in terms of the original song and thus it can be very frustrating.

[@Kdog123123]

Thanks for this. A great video on timing and how to fix it.