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Jerry S. said that he always works up the rhythm guitar parts on songs when
learning them. The rhythm guitar parts are the hardest parts for me to
figure out. Does anyone have any tips? I do pretty good at picking out the
lead parts. But many times the rhythm guitar eludes me. I don't know how
people figure out Shadows or Atlantics songs...!
The rhythm guitar is often buried in the mix, the chords are strummed so
fast, and/or its hard to pick up on subtleties like minors or 7ths, etc.
Sometimes I have had success by listening to the bass line. Any other
suggestions?
I'd also take any suggestions on how to do the "chunking" parts, ala the
Astronauts or The Nebulas (I do believe the Nebulas have revived this long
lost art form). Is it just the root notes of the chords, root & 5th, or
what? Is the rhythm usually straight 8th notes or are other patterns
employed? It sounds so damn good but it's deceptively difficult. With all
that reverb splash and sproinging going on it sometimes makes it hard to
hear the exact rhythm (at least for me).
I also realize the answer to all my questions may just be "practice more and
you'll get it".
Thanks,
BN
