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Exercises for mastering sixteenth note rythms
Probably the first thing to attempt and master are the many eighth and sixteenth note rhythm figures that appear in rock. Here are some of the elements of rhythm that appear time and again. While they may be in the vocal, bass, drums, the piano left or right hand, if we can strum or pick these sounds correctly at any tempo reading music becomes that much easier. Practice strumming any chord or just mute your strings with the left hand. Count out loud and strum the rhythm at the same time. You should tap your foot the four times for the 4/4 bar. Start slowly, don't speed up until you have it right, use a metronome from time to time. Don't forget, the pick up and down directions are the point of this lesson.
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