You might be thinking about bluegrass rhythm guitar backwards // Complexity Study // Rhythm Lesson

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I want to go over three degrees of "complexity" for rhythm guitar playing on the Fiddle Tune, Stoney Point. Each way is a tool in the toolbox, to be used with the right application during the appropriate setting. It's your job as a rhythm player to discern when these different options are best used and to experiment with their combination.
What are your observations?

[@travism5195]

Yo I prefer the longer lesson style, I love that you dive deep. Keep it up

[@alexgraf8417]

Of course you do! Haha thanks Travis.

[@fishaguitar89]

You are a goldmine for someone trying to learn rhythm bluegrass.

[@daningram3143]

If there are a category of people that think you’re not going fast enough, these are people that don’t want to learn. I’ve played for 50 years, I’ve enjoyed your videos, I’ve watched and I’m still learning at 65 years old. Thanks for taking the time to share valuable information! You’re a good man !

[@beaubarton2875]

Most underrated teacher on KZbin. This guy explains things in the best way for a dummy like me to understand. I live your content!!!

[@alexgraf8417]

Cheers bud I appreciate it and am glad to hear you’re getting something out of ‘em!

[@Schwoaz1909]

What an great description!

[@Emmetgriffin9]

Yuuuup

[@rnadata]

There are a lot of Bluegrass lessons out there. None I have seen talks about Bluegrass rhythm or rhythm guitar this meticulously. Thanks for the lessons and great playing mate!

[@alexgraf8417]

Thanks! Glad you found it helpful! Attention to detail is the name of the game.

[@Schwoaz1909]

What a great Teacher! I understand everything after your videos!

[@makeitcount179]

"Serving the Song" : good phrase. Each song is composed of unique elements : gestalt : the sum of its parts. Got it.

[@davidpatrick1813]

I am trying to play with bluegrass ban set up and having fun… Having the changes in the type is what I would expect in playing a tune…. I enjoyed this and gamed along….

[@loicpfister1158]

Good job ! That was à great lesson ! Cheers from france 🙂👍

[@makeitcount179]

" that MIGHT fit, that might not fit " : Well, I hear when you keep it 'boom-chuck', good space for vocal styling to fill with stronger colour. When you went Jimmy Martin fancy, I think it leads to a bridge or its a part that adds depth to your song , rhythmically and melodically. Ultimately, I think it's about "Fitness"...does it fit the composition? Does it support or strengthen the melody and rhythm or is somebody showing off to his girlfriend in the front row? That's all I got.

[@alexkoble9303]

Again a great video

[@alexgraf8417]

Thanks again!

[@trayromero4120]

Videos aren't long enoungh if you ask mee! Great stuff man!

[@alexgraf8417]

Haha thanks, I knew there were folks out there like you!

[@fishaguitar89]

This is the answer. Don't listen to the people with no attention span!

[@That.Guy.]

I think its contextual….As a early learning guitar player i find the complexity the most interesting and impressive because i dont play in a band or with others. In a band setting you would need to leave space for “the others” with a less complex. E.g., Church Street Blues is super impressive and full as a 1 man show but would prob never work with a 4 or 5 piece band,

[@makeitcount179]

"Do the least, groove the most"..chord voicing: when to chirp and when to squawk?

[@ShockwaveZero]

Great video man. I also feel like I need one of those metronomes now. They ironically match that bluegrass sound lol it's like you have a mandolin player constantly chuckin

[@IsaiahKeiser]

Thank you for these lessons, just found them and they are incredibly helpful. Also, you look like Trevor Moore. RIP

[@alexgraf8417]

RIP indeed. Thanks

[@Emmetgriffin9]

❤❤❤❤

[@Rowen170]

Anyone know the model metronome he is using here? Thanks

[@alexgraf8417]

"Gleam"

[@VincenzoZorzi]

would it be possible for to make a video on how to transcript banjo notes to guitar? Example would be “Shuckin the corn” that tune is Allll banjo and I see folks play it on guitar and I want to be able to translate banjo notes to guitar. Much appreciated for this. Please and thank you.

[@alexgraf8417]

Man that’s a very specific request!

[@leakingmud]

can you please do a video on how to improvise in bluegrass?

[@alexgraf8417]

What info specifically would be helpful in such a video?

[@leakingmud]

@@alexgraf8417For Me, I have such a hard time making my own licks and grooves. I can play fast and cleanly but when it comes to make something of my own, I can’t.

[@houndearaudio]

Do you have open spots for one on one lessons?

[@alexgraf8417]

Just a couple per month. Please reach out via my website, I’d love to work with you. alexgrafmusic.com

[@houndearaudio]

I realized at the end of video that there’s the guitar club. I am going to join soon!

[@americanboathead5390]

Great lesson but man, the first 7 minutes were such a waste. You reiterated everything that we sat through you writing. Seriously no hate but start watching it at seven minutes and see what i mean. People deserve to hear what you are sharing. Look at your retention times. I apologize if this came across rude but maybe itll help get your numbers way up!❤