How To Practice RHYTHM Guitar (And Add Creative Fills)

[@ivorjones9961]

Best guitar mentor on the web! Very few players this talented and experienced can explain and communicate the method of playing like Tim.

[@thegreatriffs2552]

As a long-time pro myself I just want to say that I wish these videos had been around when I was younger...would have saved me years. Tim is always inventive and also has a brilliant way of articulating and making clear that stuff we know tacitly. Fantastic.

[@ThePeperambao]

Just another "little" master class from the ultra pro, Mr Tim Pierce. And so humble that makes me want to cry. Hats off for you, Sir

[@CarlKennedyMusic]

Once again, I hear a great song potential with your changes/rhythm track! The fills points you demonstrate have made you the most employable guy in LA for decades. Love it!!!

[@jeffrey.a.hanson]

His ability to intertwine two moving guitar parts is second to none. Even the tones work perfectly.

[@queasyRider3]

Exactly. The more I learn about all these techniques, the more appreciate folks like him who turn it all into an Art.

[@marcos061059]

This is my favorite Tim Pierce lesson. This takes my understanding of rhythm playing to a whole new level.

[@TimsGuitarWorldwithTimFeskorn]

Love the joy on your face when you play. Always great video's Tim. thanks for your great content.😎T

[@Blue_3rd]

Great stuff! Younger guitarists seem to be obsessed with soloing but when they join a band, they spend 90% of their time playing rhythm :)

[@jeffrey.a.hanson]

The best lesson I ever got was, “Dude. Stop playing.” In that downtime, I grabbed a slide and it was 🔥 when I came back in.

[@Blue_3rd]

@@jeffrey.a.hanson Cool👏👏

[@umarustrings]

I have been obsessed with soloing but lately I’m having a desire to create grooves for the song. That keeps the song going and glued.

[@riangarianga]

It's not like this has been different at any point in the history of any instrument (or activity) you can think of. When we're younger our ego is untamed, and we want to be the centre of attention. Afterwards we learn to fit.

[@umarustrings]

@@riangarianga true.

[@bevanelliott72]

Your solo in Don't Dream Its Over is one of my favs Tim, perfect example of what your explaining to us in this lesson

[@ReverbAndBeer]

Drumming great Denny Carmassi does the opposite of "announcing" a change; he will often pull his strike on the snare, using it's absence as a fill. I have mixed several of his live shows over the years and once you realize that he's doing this, it stands out more than you might think. It leaves a huge space for the other musicians and/or vocalists to begin or end a phrase. He rarely hits his crash cymbal (but when he does, everybody knows it). Folks, if you want your drummer to announce the bridge while leaving some room for you, tell him /her to watch Denny.

[@oov55]

Tim is so good.... man, he has the feel

[@Thirsty_Deer_Studio]

This video was very motivational for me. When you talked about pushing the envelope when practicing but just play music and be aware of yourself when recording or gigging. And the simplicity. Great stuff Tim

[@BenBreeg1138]

“Always listen.” Best advice ever. Evelyn Glennie has a tremendous video on listening, one of the most important musical lessons I have learned.

[@southsidejohnny5624]

Scotland’s queen of percussion 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@MythicStealth]

I just found your channel and really enjoying it! I used to have a Tascam 4 track as a kid and one of my fave things was learning to create different guitar parts. Now, many years later, I'm playing again and getting inspired.

[@piktormusic2538]

Nice part. I edited my comment, because you DID advise us to listen and leave spaces for vocals and other instruments. AND you talked about variations. You’re the best Tim!

[@timpierceguitar]

Thank you I really appreciate it...

[@aceedmond8053]

Thanks Tim! making me feel better about " keeping it light for the better of the song" and it works!

[@ozspyguy]

Wow! Thanks Tim for helping me to see that rhythm guitar has so many flavours. I'm kind of stuck at the void between rhythm and lead and you've just shown me a complete roadmap of the journey. Love your work.

[@tombuur]

Very inspiring. I•ve played guitar for 63 years, but you just changed by perception of rhythm guitar.

[@luminousswan560]

This brief look into the art of playing rhythm guitar reminded me of the first Eagles album. While the band's later offerings continued to impress me, the rhythm guitar work on that album stands at the pinnacle of the art to my ears. Thanks for sharing some more of your insights, it's always a pleasure.

[@MtnBadger]

Everything you just described can be summed up in two words... Steve Cropper. 😊 One of the all time great rhythm players and could lead and fill over and around like no one else. The hero of Stax Volt, Booker T and the MGs and The Blues Brothers and very much under sung amongst anyone not "in the know." Listening to his work in all of those phases and beyond is a revelation. 😊

[@musicproductionvideos5019]

Have you watched the HBO doc on Stax? 4 parts. Amazing!

[@kylecravens6501]

I've always thought the same when people talk about fills like this!

[@chetcalhoun613]

Awesome video Tim. Dig the groove and melody on this one. Thanks!

[@daveparris8123]

Thank you so much for making these videos!

[@MorganChambers27]

I am a songwriter and almost always have recorded my rhythm guitar strumming along to the bass or drum beat. This video gave me new ideas that will add a new dimension to my songs, and playing in general. Just finished reworking a recent composition. It’s like the music has come alive now! And is funner to play! Thank you so much for your great advice and tips, especially today!

[@DublinIsrael]

5+ decades ago, my guitar teacher advised me to take drum lessons to become a better guitar player. That might have helped more than any guitar lesson I've ever had.

[@jtbkilmartin9110]

I just love this way of playing. Tim. This is fantastic.

[@midiman5045]

Good tips Tim. It's great not to forget you are a band with other members in it.

[@ronmorey3475]

Another great lesson Tim. Thank you! You are so right about Chris Buck. You guys are two of my favorites.

[@staylor537]

Tim, you give the best advice for players on the Internet, long time watcher and your tones are to die for bro! Just wanted to say "You're reaching us again" !

[@AJMjazz]

Great information here. Being one of two guitarists in a 35 piece church orchestra places an unusual amount of restraint on what i can play. It takes big ears and knowing "where and when to be" in the chart. I've gone back to a simple 60's "chank" on 2 & 4 or on 4 of a 6/8 groove. It's very satisfying to lock with the snare drum and stay out of the way.

[@jmwise80]

Man, a lot to think about here. I think the fact that you can talk so freely about what you’re thinking WHILE playing means I need to learn my instrument better.😹

[@gregorystephens9669]

Your run on sentences are beautiful, don’t ever change!!!

[@SRHMusic012]

This video comes across as a really great conversation with us, Tim. Thank you for sharing your insights.

[@rookieg]

Pure gold for a budding rhythm player

[@JasonT-xp3kh]

Brett is awesome. Been watching for years, excellent lessons.

[@themandolinmaniac]

You are the master, Tim. Thank you so much for sharing such great content.

[@Gregorypeckory]

Really cool lesson, important insights, especially about being a student vs just playing music you're competent to do, and killer groove; Tim brings it once again! Oh yeah, the stuff you said about phrasing, pacing, and not spewing a monotonous constant stream of sixteenth notes, was really great; a big key to go from practicing to actually playing music; a great reminder!

[@chesterproudfoot9864]

I'm relatively new to electric guitar but found this lesson fascinating. This is where I want to reach as a guitarist. Long ways to go, but still ... Lots of things to think about.

[@coloaten6682]

Right before I watched this I was listening to John Mellencamp....he's so good at doing just this, so much melody. Thanks for this Tim...reminds me what I still need to learn! :)

[@caydespliff181]

couldn’t have come at a better time! I’m a drummer who has struggled to transfer my improv/rhythm skillset to jamming on guitar. It requires so much more careful listening and brainpower(to me anyway) and I’ll definitely be practicing what you outlined here. thanks as always tim.

[@mic7eleven]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH TIM! 🥰 I am a kid of the 70ies and I love the 60ies, 80ies and 90ies... Rhythm is the back bone! 😜

[@goldchain34]

I think this is probably my new favorite video of yours, as I feel the rhythm guitar is often overlooked or looked down on. Thanks so much!

[@timpierceguitar]

thanks somuch for the nice comment :-)

[@mikaeljohansson83]

Great lesson. But as a keyboard player I would like to add that the dynamic playing done by the Hammond player is awesome :)

[@gonicjon]

Awe man.... Gotta love the new play along on the side..... Just what I need beginning at 60 for 4yrs.... I need to know the key and see it .... This is great... Thank you very much

[@mykhedelic6471]

I love building an environment and an arrangement that I can then surf and solo through.

[@guitarman430]

Tim, I understand why you are so successful in the recording industry. You need to do a video just on fills and embellishments! Keep up the great work!

[@jeffro.]

Tim, as usual, your playing is phenomenal! Thank you so much for sharing your hard-earned wisdom from the "trenches." You're a gift to us all. BTW, I don't think anything you play is "simple," not with those skilled hands. Every touch of your strings is so practiced, perfected and expressive by those fingers of yours! 🤪 👍👌

[@nate6692]

Rhythm Guitar Solo - love this style

[@alexmax1300]

Wow... those thoughts are drilling me a year...as i become older i dive in grove mostly, although i replayed a few iconic SV and JS solos.... Mr.Tim you are a genius for all of us ...

[@yourbore]

This is a great lesson, thank you sir! I will definitely be back a few times to work on this stuff. I appreciate your work, sir! 💚

[@jonp4846]

Love the feel you have, Tim!

[@gerrymcgill3209]

Excellent advice and examples 👏👏

[@ryanguffy4739]

Thanks for all the tips, this simple addition in time and in tune has to be a great tool for playing with others!

[@Fatherflot64]

Best rhythm guitar lesson ever. Thanks Tim.

[@Charlie-Oooooo]

Tasty Tim and his Spicerack of Riffs - never disappoints! 😋❤️🤙🙏

[@andothermoves]

Tim. Thank you for such a wonderful and vital lesson, with some genuinely beautiful and incredible playing. Sublime. Thanks.

[@timpierceguitar]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@simonwilliams7608]

Yeah, your advice about recording or videoing yourself at home - I've been trying to do that more. Funny, though: since watching your videos compared to my own, I find myself trying to relax and smile and enjoy more, like you do.

[@darelvanderhoof6176]

I think analog to digital converters are built to increase the quantizing error as the volume increases, with the idea that it won't be noticed. That would make louder sounds more gritty. Love the video, I am a crappy old player, but you give me hope.

[@philf4086]

Hi Tim - the fretboard depiction that you are using is super! So easy to see and follow. Great lesson, thanks!! Also, you have ghosts in the studio at 9:16. I saw it moving.....

[@MRxr400]

a very good lesson. I play in a cover band as a single guitarist in band. this idea of mixing rhythm and little licks on top to fill out song is critical, especially if just guitar, bass and drums. however, if you listen back to where there's the first strummed chord and it holds on whilst the lick is played, it sounds even better. but for that, you need a second guitarist and two guitarist who know how to create space for each other. And thanks Tim, i just spent an hour jamming over those chords as you inspired me to play.

[@marcvanhie4425]

Thank you for all the tips and examples Tim! 🙏

[@dw7704]

Great stuff. I have come to know how other people play, and to listen, to adapt and play stuff that fits. I have had some players give me weird looks when I try stuff like in the video. Sometimes it is because it didn’t work/fit, but more often it’s someone who wants to keep it all the same. Sometimes they wanted the fill. I know a guitarist who will fill every space, so I keep it simple and add some spaces for him. Another does simple strumming and arpeggios, so I listen to which he is doing and either hold back or go for ir.

[@thewaywardtrio]

You make it look so easy!!! Great imaginative and perfect. Woo hoo 🏁

[@howardcoleman4748]

My friend God rest his spirit always said keep it simple and that is what you have just taught the other things was a light touch with a level output on the finished take makes it better for the others in the group that's why stealy dan was what he liked to learn from as he studied engineering my friend made recording and playing music so exciting thanks Tim your so full of knowledge 😊❤🌈🎶☮️🎸

[@andrewmallard2301]

I'm taking your guide to heart, Tim and simply playing. Some things sound ok, whilst others can go to the bin. That's practice, I suppose. I think there's a couple of phrases, right there!

[@andrewmallard2301]

I should also add, am I the only one who loves the way you look when you play? It's as if (out of the blue) you've just been given this amazing talent as a ten year old and it sounds like heaven!

[@lawncuttingplusdelta]

22:59 - at this point im thinking 🤔 one hell of an inspiration ….. and a lesson to boot 👢! …. And brett is a killer dude and player ! You both deserve all the success and much more to come

[@timpierceguitar]

thanks so much for the kind words :-)

[@willgoodchild4343]

Love watching your videos! You always have smile on your face (I would if I could play like you!) and make it so easy to understand. Some great tips here and very much great timing as I’m in a 3 piece band and want to make some of the guitar parts more interesting

[@timpierceguitar]

Wow, thank you!

[@willgoodchild4343]

@@timpierceguitar you’re welcome Tim keep it up 👍

[@richyoung7345]

Thank you for such a wonderful and vital lesson, with some genuinely beautiful playing. Sublime.

[@timpierceguitar]

You're very welcome!

[@Kraewinkel]

Man, i love your playing, and you feel every Note your playing ❤️❤️

[@angeloftheabyss5265]

Another very enjoyable video. Thanks.

[@stevenomalley5623]

Excellent, thank you so much.

[@tommyd688]

You really make that PRS sing.. Love your sound. Your playing is so musical, flowing.. so enjoyable..

[@platemod8465]

Bassist here. Love playing along with this.

[@singthroughyourguitar]

Awesome! I like the fret board diagram on the left. I slow the video to 1/4 speed to play along. 🩷🎸

[@timpierceguitar]

Glad you like it!

[@chrisrausch9134]

Dude, I love your style. When you’re just playing I listen and hope some of it soaks in. Of course I listen to your words too, but man. “I wanna play like that guy.” Nobody can play like Beck or Knopfler….or Timmy. But if some elements can osmote into my playing….cool with that.

[@ST---]

Thank you for all of your great guitar wisdom! keep up the great content!

[@timpierceguitar]

Thanks, will do!

[@lar57jsy]

Fascinating. Thank you! :-) Speaking of watching what's happening on the top end, have you noticed middle age and older recording influencers talking about adding "air", extra high frequencies, to a mix? At those ages, to me this signals a hearing loss in aging artists (and audiences)....and like you, the songs and guitar parts I loved most were not usually that difficult to play! :-)

[@John-wm4xk]

Thanks Tim , outstanding content

[@MichaelAntus]

Thanks Tim. Much respect...

[@screwthecabal6453]

You not only understand music, you play it well.

[@jammergreg]

Beautiful!

[@andrewcarillo2998]

Pure gold. Thanks Tim

[@timchalmers1700]

Word to the wise: "And I think to myself, Oh yeah, I'm really being creative, but really I'm being boring." 16:55

[@teleplayer7081]

Beautiful!!!!!! EXCELLENT tutorial on a 'must know" material ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@timpierceguitar]

Thank you so much!

[@BelowAverageGuitarist]

No one has more fun playing the guitar than Tim pierce!!

[@lawncuttingplusdelta]

Rhythm is most of any song for me …. So u , jimmy and eddy , are amazing at playing it well , and adding in tasty 👅 licks 👍🏻💪🏻

[@anthonyambrose479]

I want this guy in my band😂

[@johnstroyek]

Thanks Tim, you're the BEST..........!!!!!!!!!!

[@gerritmeijer8260]

Great lesson. Thank you.

[@dennisrohm6372]

I got a deal at Sweetwater. They had 25% off used amps. I got a Juke warbler 1210 for $675 otd! It's not a Dumble but a remarkable boutique amp. I'm not sure how many are around, I know the builder produced 1 a week. I never thought I'd have an amp of this quality, I feel privileged to be It's keeper for now.

[@dennisrohm6372]

Tim your an inspiration!

[@michaeljulius5895]

Very inspiring😊 thanks Tim

[@mike_gray]

Love it. The fill tips are great.

[@crowhaven200]

Thanks Tim, great stuff, but you make it look so easy ..

[@johnmoore188]

Great job!!👏

[@mccloysong]

I LOVE this. "How do I fit in the song?"

[@jpsilverplaylists]

Nice one, thanks Tim!

[@TheJimGreenhamShow]

Beautiful playing!

[@MedalionDS9]

Combining rhythm and lead is always key

[@large-degenerated]

Thanks Tim!

[@donbratton]

How would I enter my chance to win items and lessons?. Thank you, love your stuff

[@jeffrey.a.hanson]

Great advice. That guitar you regret buying might just be the one that got away for another…or becomes the catalyst for a lifelong friendship!

[@aceedmond8053]

Thanks! I've been concerned about the "hashy" piercing on the top end.