60s rhythm guitar...

MasterOfJag Joined: Mar 14, 2011 Posts: 1 Chicago	Posted on May 21 2013 10:46 PM "Shoot That Curl" - Kathy Young & Chris Montez This seems pretty basic, but what is the proper technique for playing those really "choppy" staccato guitar chords that were popular in 1960s pop/rock? I always assumed that one quickly plucks two or three higher strings and mutes them almost instantly, but I can't quite nail that sound. — Gear: - 2008 Squier Jagmaster - 2001 Fender MIM Stratocaster - 2010 Fender 25R Frontman Amp Top
JObeast Joined: Jul 24, 2012 Posts: 2762 Finknabad, Squinkistan	Posted on May 22 2013 12:57 AM The left hand relaxes after fretting each chord so the notes die between each strike of the pick. Start slow and build speed, it becomes natural. ALso, upstrokes help emphasize tops strings. One thing to remember about 60's music, they did it the easy way – want to sound authentic? Use all barre chords, Fender guitar and amp. Apparently, only a few bands actually thought about the way they would play a tune. Even the Beatles used all barre chords. — Squink Out! Top
Noel Joined: Mar 15, 2011 Posts: 8528 Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.	Posted on May 22 2013 07:58 AM JObeast wrote: The left hand relaxes after fretting each chord so the notes die between each strike of the pick. Start slow and build speed, it becomes natural. ALso, upstrokes help emphasize tops strings. One thing to remember about 60's music, they did it the easy way – want to sound authentic? Use all barre chords, Fender guitar and amp. Apparently, only a few bands actually thought about the way they would play a tune. Even the Beatles used all barre chords. Watch Marisol play rhythm guitar in the Los Twang! Marvels concert. She uses these techniques perfectly and they are shown clearly in many closeups. Here. — This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got. Top
caddady Joined: Feb 14, 2010 Posts: 802 N.E. Ohio	Posted on May 22 2013 08:58 AM less is more to play your part using the least number of fingers and strings is winning the game. — http://www.reverbnation.com/thegreasemonkeyz Top
artdecade Joined: Aug 30, 2012 Posts: 399 Twangsville	Posted on May 22 2013 09:15 AM Thanks for that link, Noel. I'm gonna watch it later tonight, but it looks like a sweet concert! — To Boldly go where no Tiki has gone before... Top
Brian Joined: Feb 25, 2006 Posts: 19294 Des Moines, Iowa, USA	Posted on May 22 2013 10:37 AM JObeast wrote: One thing to remember about 60's music, they did it the easy way – want to sound authentic? Use all barre chords, Fender guitar and amp. Apparently, only a few bands actually thought about the way they would play a tune. Even the Beatles used all barre chords. Citation needed. — Site dude - S3 Agent #202 Need help with the site? SG101 FAQ - Send me a private message - Email me "It starts... when it begins" -- Ralf Kilauea Top
Aaron Joined: Sep 13, 2011 Posts: 100	Posted on May 24 2013 04:23 AM JObeast wrote: The left hand relaxes after fretting each chord so the notes die between each strike of the pick. Start slow and build speed, it becomes natural. This is the classic Freddie Green chug. Top

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60s rhythm guitar...