It\u2019s a rare bird, indeed, that doesn’t struggle with occasional rhythm problems.<\/p>\n
There could be any of a number of causes for rhythmic problems in your pieces. And likewise, there could be a number of solutions.<\/p>\n
Below you\u2019ll find one way to clarify exactly what needs to happen in your music. You\u2019ll deconstruct the music, and put it back together, only better.<\/p>\n
But first, what are the problems behind the problem? (hint: often, if you review the basics, your problem will just disappear, like magic. Not always, but enough to warrant checking in.)<\/p>\n
When we find a rhythm problem in a piece we\u2019re playing, it\u2019s often due to the complexity involved.<\/p>\n
To play a passage, we must:<\/p>\n
All this can be a tall order. Often one of these is a weak link. So before trying the solution below, quickly go through the 7-step process<\/a> (including the list above).<\/p>\n In short, you isolate each of the above elements and master it by itself.<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve done separated and practiced the elements above, then here is your next plan of attack.<\/p>\n When you are confident that you know the notes, can count the basic rhythm<\/a> (although the exercise below can also help with this step), play the right hand alone, and play the left hand alone, you are ready to use the technique I call \u201cFilling in Rhythms\u201d.<\/p>\nA Tool to Fix\u00a0Rhythm Problems on Guitar: Filling in Rhythms<\/h2>\n