Improve Your Sense of Rhythm on Guitar

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  • čas přidán 25. 06. 2024
  • Here's another video in my "Sensei Series", today we're going to talk about one of the most important and often overlooked aspects of musicality, rhythm. If you subscribed to watch whacky music videos, FEAR NOT! These videos will not be replacing those but are something I can put out while I work on the next big thing.
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    1. Practice with a metronome 1:29
    2. Record yourself 4:59
    3. Play with musicians who have good time 5:59
    4. Move your body to the music 7:08
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Komentáře • 561

  • @azharsofjan9181
    @azharsofjan9181 Před 6 lety +347

    That intro was 12/10

  • @trenthogan4212
    @trenthogan4212 Před 8 lety +183

    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.

  • @josequiles7
    @josequiles7 Před 7 lety +124

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

    • @bwebb90
      @bwebb90 Před 7 lety +3

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

    • @weabooslayer7007
      @weabooslayer7007 Před 4 lety +8

      and what this have to do with the video ?

  • @jarse1991
    @jarse1991 Před 7 lety +27

    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!

  • @psteeg3551
    @psteeg3551 Před 7 lety +45

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

    • @AnkothOfficial
      @AnkothOfficial Před 3 lety +1

      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.

  • @obi-wankenobi8878
    @obi-wankenobi8878 Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @samuraiguitarist
    @samuraiguitarist  Před 8 lety +37

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

    • @ZeVi13
      @ZeVi13 Před 8 lety

      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
      @Lukamar15 Před 7 lety

      Holy moly, yes.

  • @arkocal1611
    @arkocal1611 Před 7 lety +29

    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.

  • @badalicemusic
    @badalicemusic Před 6 lety +23

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

  • @martinfanatic532
    @martinfanatic532 Před 8 lety +4

    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

  • @NicolasGiovaniBusanello
    @NicolasGiovaniBusanello Před 8 lety +350

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

    • @samuraiguitarist
      @samuraiguitarist  Před 8 lety +88

      +Nicolas Giovani Busanello hahaha, your comment has been noticed

    • @ikename149
      @ikename149 Před 6 lety +26

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

    • @davidhollowelljr949
      @davidhollowelljr949 Před 6 lety +4

      Nicolas Busanello dead af

    • @hiro6406
      @hiro6406 Před 6 lety +5

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

    • @ArnoldsKtm
      @ArnoldsKtm Před 4 lety

      @Aronax whoosh

  • @cosminvarga5349
    @cosminvarga5349 Před 8 lety +7

    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
      @haf816r Před 7 lety +1

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

  • @dgmg1578
    @dgmg1578 Před 4 lety

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

  • @NateShredwards
    @NateShredwards Před 7 lety

    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!

  • @deelock7741
    @deelock7741 Před 4 lety +1

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

  • @schmixes4891
    @schmixes4891 Před 7 lety +10

    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.

  • @komobabo
    @komobabo Před 8 lety +6

    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.

  • @bengabriel2872
    @bengabriel2872 Před 8 lety

    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.

  • @philippepaquet1041
    @philippepaquet1041 Před 8 lety

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

  • @AngusBeefington
    @AngusBeefington Před 3 lety +2

    That little wing intro is so memorable

  • @sunepedersen8537
    @sunepedersen8537 Před 7 lety +5

    i love that little wing riff

  • @a-lonley-box3657
    @a-lonley-box3657 Před 3 lety

    '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!

  • @wilhelm.reeves
    @wilhelm.reeves Před 6 lety

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

  • @julessanchez9216
    @julessanchez9216 Před 6 lety +1

    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 !

  • @dianehurn6654
    @dianehurn6654 Před 6 lety

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

  • @NinjaCentral313
    @NinjaCentral313 Před 7 lety +1

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

  • @dalleyrick
    @dalleyrick Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @2biasMotion
    @2biasMotion Před 7 lety

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

  • @GuillermoSmyser
    @GuillermoSmyser Před 8 lety

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

  • @telesandstrats3297
    @telesandstrats3297 Před 5 lety +1

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

  • @jason989989
    @jason989989 Před 6 lety

    Awesome.
    Thanks for that.
    Loving your tutorials.

  • @SmellsLikePurple
    @SmellsLikePurple Před 6 lety +23

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

  • @YanivZukerman
    @YanivZukerman Před 6 lety

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

  • @cmaddox1020
    @cmaddox1020 Před 8 lety

    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.

  • @KnowledgeIsKey215
    @KnowledgeIsKey215 Před 7 lety

    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.

  • @jdavid1006
    @jdavid1006 Před 8 lety

    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.

  • @OfficialFields
    @OfficialFields Před 3 lety

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

  • @LulRan
    @LulRan Před 8 lety +1

    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!

  • @djmorales4196
    @djmorales4196 Před 4 lety

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

  • @chewkieroo123
    @chewkieroo123 Před rokem

    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 :)

  • @Jesse-fd5bv
    @Jesse-fd5bv Před 5 lety

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

  • @NicholasWiedenfeld
    @NicholasWiedenfeld Před 5 lety

    Love your videos and insight on guitar!!

  • @MrPorter7
    @MrPorter7 Před 5 lety +8

    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.

  • @dr.blauerkraut
    @dr.blauerkraut Před 4 lety +6

    "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

  • @jtiberk4201
    @jtiberk4201 Před 5 lety

    Great advice, Sensei.

  • @KrishnaMax666
    @KrishnaMax666 Před 8 lety

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

  • @ThijsLammerse
    @ThijsLammerse Před 5 lety

    Really great tips man. I really like your channel.

  • @Kobepwns921
    @Kobepwns921 Před 5 lety

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

  • @zainal8787
    @zainal8787 Před 6 lety

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

  • @Iamyobrotha
    @Iamyobrotha Před 2 lety

    Thanks man, great suggestions

  • @maureengrant9077
    @maureengrant9077 Před 2 lety

    I really appreciated this lesson. Thanks ever so much.

  • @sloth6952
    @sloth6952 Před 4 lety +1

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

  • @DavidBankston
    @DavidBankston Před 8 lety

    you are definitely my new favorite youtuber

  • @johnroberts838
    @johnroberts838 Před 7 lety

    Excellent video, thank you.

  • @MRAXELGRINDER
    @MRAXELGRINDER Před 5 lety

    Awesome video, love it man! keep it up

  • @giovannicerva5522
    @giovannicerva5522 Před 6 lety

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

  • @mybluesguitar
    @mybluesguitar Před 6 lety

    GREAT VIDEO! Thanks for the suggestions.

  • @bernardbrennan1612
    @bernardbrennan1612 Před rokem

    What is an outstanding lesson.

  • @eggshell520
    @eggshell520 Před 8 lety

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

  • @CatsCoffeeGuitars
    @CatsCoffeeGuitars Před 8 lety

    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

  • @Bradovski
    @Bradovski Před 6 lety

    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!!

  • @cryptoslacker-464
    @cryptoslacker-464 Před 5 lety

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

  • @andrewturner6453
    @andrewturner6453 Před 3 lety

    Wow! Great practical lesson. Thank you 🙏

  • @Kdog123123
    @Kdog123123 Před 6 měsíci

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

  • @Raafiu4
    @Raafiu4 Před 5 lety

    New to the channel and first imression this guy is so appreciative

  • @brianprinty112
    @brianprinty112 Před 6 lety

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

  • @sagecrawford7780
    @sagecrawford7780 Před rokem

    Good shit man an enjoy the energy

  • @panagiotis8729
    @panagiotis8729 Před 7 lety

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

  • @jordansmith2647
    @jordansmith2647 Před 5 lety

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

  • @BharatRajagopalan
    @BharatRajagopalan Před 8 lety

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

  • @ray3mondo
    @ray3mondo Před 4 lety

    Excellent. Thanks.

  • @standicarlo8334
    @standicarlo8334 Před 3 lety +1

    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."

  • @hayleyhooper7523
    @hayleyhooper7523 Před 4 lety

    Thank you this was really helpful.

  • @audrey_bond_
    @audrey_bond_ Před 4 lety

    This was very helpful!

  • @robws1000
    @robws1000 Před 5 lety

    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!!

  • @normferguson5209
    @normferguson5209 Před 7 lety

    dude! Awesome vids!is like a lesson without knowing it. just subbed. Mind blowing AWESOME!!!!!

  • @xcodychaosx
    @xcodychaosx Před 2 lety

    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

  • @joerobichaud6241
    @joerobichaud6241 Před 7 lety

    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.

  • @garryallen689
    @garryallen689 Před 6 lety

    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!

  • @ElKolovichi
    @ElKolovichi Před 7 lety +2

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

  • @platinumdragon6614
    @platinumdragon6614 Před 5 lety

    thanks for the tips

  • @omarsanchez4376
    @omarsanchez4376 Před 7 lety

    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.

  • @P3-mz8ps
    @P3-mz8ps Před 21 dnem

    What a legendary video

  • @anndaniels4034
    @anndaniels4034 Před 7 lety

    Thanks for being about equality! Loving this channel.

  • @stefanhennig
    @stefanhennig Před 5 lety

    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.

  • @xisxalive2997
    @xisxalive2997 Před 7 lety

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

  • @michaelinglis8516
    @michaelinglis8516 Před 7 lety +4

    Nice little wing opener

  • @edcrutchfield3447
    @edcrutchfield3447 Před 3 lety

    Thank you 🙏 Helpful 😎

  • @guitardavepdx
    @guitardavepdx Před 5 lety

    Smooth from Santana. Gets my head bobbing every time

  • @tindejavu
    @tindejavu Před 6 lety

    Thanks for freat videos over and over again.

  • @philmikki
    @philmikki Před 8 lety

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

  • @DJakemusicmix
    @DJakemusicmix Před 8 lety +2

    Hey you made the video! :) Awesome stuff!

  • @thomasolano86
    @thomasolano86 Před 7 lety

    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

  • @liltacosoftruth
    @liltacosoftruth Před 6 lety

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

  • @eliodecolli
    @eliodecolli Před 6 lety

    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.

  • @CashDayYoung
    @CashDayYoung Před 6 lety

    Good stuff. Thank you,

  • @victorcurtis6400
    @victorcurtis6400 Před 5 lety

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

  • @Armitage574
    @Armitage574 Před rokem

    thx! top guideline!

  • @allstarlord9110
    @allstarlord9110 Před 2 lety +1

    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

  • @CoDis4fun
    @CoDis4fun Před 6 lety

    super informative. thank you