When you're listening to a song, whether you notice it or not, your brain recognizes a sense of "home" when the right cadence is played. This feeling of "home" ...
Sometimes, the true difference between a good performance and a great one boils down to one thing: rhythm. If the rhythm section is tight, the music sounds righ...
It would be an understatement to say that honing your skills as a rhythm blues player is a satisfying feat This, however, can come as a challenging feat for som...
Some of the best rhythm players are actually the legendary blues-rock guitarists you know and love. Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, and Keith Richards are excellent ...
Groove is omnipresent. It is everywhere and always happening. It’s in our hearts every time they beat, and on the shore every time a wave crashes upon it. And, ...
It's not uncommon for a guitarist to be tasked with coming up with a "tight" rhythm part. This holds particularly true when playing funk, soul, and old-school R...
Rhythm and groove are essential factors in any musical performance. These are what set the vibe of the song, which supports the story unfolding within song’s me...
Regardless of whichever style or genre of modern music you love the most, rhythm guitar is a vital component when it comes to finding the "pocket." When musicia...
If ever there was a band that epitomized the hard driving, no holds barred rock band with a two-guitar frontline, it is the British Band Status Quo that feature...
Supporting a songwriter as the sideman in a duo or band situation is an artful skill that can be very challenging. Usually, there’s a rhythm guitarist -- perhap...
There's a point where your acoustic guitar parts all start to sound the same, and feel somewhat bland. It's at this time where it's most important to look somew...
Muted hard rock rhythm is all about using just the right amount of distortion and then muting the strings to create a tight sound with heavy low-end and less ri...