Welcome to a new 10-second tip. Today, it’s all about a really useful yet tricky rhythm exercise that may just make you sweat.
…But it’s very simple and anyone can give it a go, so stick with me.
This is all about:
Rhythm Switching
Last week, I talked briefly about how we are not born with good rhythm skills.
One person who I’d never heard from before seemed slightly annoyed by this, saying we all have rhythm.
…And that it is something we are born with.
Well, my response, hold your horses, amigo!
No One Is Born With Rhythm
A lot of new subscribers tell me they struggle with rhythm.
…And that they rarely feel in time with the music.
Or that they’re fed up with speeding up and slowing down as they play a song.
Well, here’s something many people forget…
10-Second Tip – A Fun Alternative to Metronomes
Drumbeats are fun.
When learning guitar, I used to hate practising to a click/metronome.
10-Second Tip – A Fun Way to Improve Your Rhythm
Here is another Friday 10-second tip for you to enjoy…
10-Second Tip – Creative Ways to Test Yourself
Here is another of my weekly 10-second tips. Enjoy!
3 Random Thoughts This Monday (Harp Harmonics, Varying Rhythms, and a Silly Analogy)
Welcome to a new Monday post with 3 random thoughts on all things guitar, music, and life, including a silly analogy, harp harmonics, and more.
5 False Limiting Beliefs Guitarists Fool Themselves With
Many guitarists have limiting beliefs, but some, particularly those who are older or lack confidence have some that don’t just hold back their playing but actually sabotage it on a large-scale – often to the point it ruins their playing.
In this post, I want to share with you some stupid myths and weird beliefs that guitarists have and help you to see why they are nonsense and why they hold back your playing.
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New Strumming course announcement – “Strumming With Soul” official release date
“Strumming With Soul: Strum the guitar the proper way – with technique, passion and power…”
…will be available to purchase on:
Friday 21st August
I’ll be writing a blog post on that day about all relevant purchase links. Just head to Eliteguitarist.net to order the e-Course.