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OpenStudy (lgbasallote):

When I play the guitar...I always lose track of rhythm...any suggestions on how to keep track of the rhythm?

OpenStudy (lgbasallote):

btw..it's just rhythm guitar...no leads or bass

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Now THIS is a good question!!! I can certainly help you with this

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Are you trying to play your own music, or cover other songs when you play the rhythm guitar? (and are you working with an acoustic or an electric?

OpenStudy (lgbasallote):

i use both (acoustic more often)...and normally i just do covers..

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Ok, that makes this question much easier to work with... So what is your favorite song to play along to? <----I want the answer to this to be as detailed as possible (only if there is a certain version that is more difficult to find that an original...)

OpenStudy (lgbasallote):

if i remember right.. i usually play The Beatles - Norwegian Wood familiar with that? well in there i do some melody..it's no longer just rhythms...but rhythm-wise i play Cat Stevens - Father and Son and Elvis Presley - Love Me Tender the latter is supposedly just an easy tempo since it's slow but i really cant get it >.<

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Love love love the track selection here! You now have my undivided attention. Let me listen to the Elvis song first....since it sounds like that's the one you have the most trouble with.

OpenStudy (lgbasallote):

sadly i have a summer class in 10 minutes. I guess i'll check your reply later on :D

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Fly and be free, Not like OS is my WHOLE life, but it has become a big part of it. I love this website! But I have other stuff goin on as well. Check back whenever.

OpenStudy (lgbasallote):

lol if you only know my story :P im notorious for being here almost whole day..it's just that this is my second take of calculus so i have to take it seriously -__-

OpenStudy (anonymous):

You could always download a metronome on your phone :D that's what I do i play guitar too (:

OpenStudy (lgbasallote):

I dont get the whole metronome thingy lol

OpenStudy (anonymous):

You just have to find the right beat and it'll keep you on rythm lol

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The Elvis song comes across to me as a typical 3/4 song with some syncopation. Can you count those beats? (without playing, first)

OpenStudy (lgbasallote):

what do you mean by syncopation? michaela..that's the prolem i cant find it :p

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Use a metronome - they can be annoying but they help soo much. You can get a cheap one for about $10, while super nice and expensive ones can be $200. A metronome will be your friend when you are trying to keep the beat.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Syncopation is when you take a normal rhythm (4/4 for example) and throw in a bit of flare or sass or bounce or whatever you wanna call it....hard to explain....listen to some funk!

OpenStudy (lgbasallote):

this stuff is hard @_@

OpenStudy (anonymous):

And a metronome will not help you, unless you already know how to keep rhythm. A metronome is a good guide for when you already know. If you don't understand what I mean by that, let me know

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@lgbasallote its not hard at all! Not if you're passionate about it!

OpenStudy (april115):

when you get into the music you might get carried away and you lose track so you might want to get focused a little more on the notes. and i totall agree with Dyiliq

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Are we done here @lgbasallote ???

OpenStudy (lgbasallote):

oh yeah thanks :D

OpenStudy (anonymous):

K we should close down the Q. I don't have a 'close question' button. I do have a 'delete' link, but I would like to have this saved in the 'closed q's' list. Thank you! :D

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