The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #27687   Message #341433
Posted By: Helen
15-Nov-00 - 07:41 PM
Thread Name: Help for rhythmicly challenged?
Subject: RE: Help for rhythmicly challenged?
I used to go to a beginner's music session for years, and one guitarist/singer called himself a three-chord-wonder but it was never really obvious that he used limited chords because the rhythms he used were so interesting and varied. Because I was only just starting to play Celtic harp and I could recognise guitar chords I used to sit opposite him and play along by playing the same chords he played. I also, without being consciously aware of it, picked up the rhythms he was using. So, speaking from experience, I found that playing along with and watching someone else using interesting rhythms is a really good way to learn - for me anyway.

Alex, my cats only want to have some fun - you wouldn't deny them (and me) a little harmless(?) fun would you? (WWL -> wicked witchy laugh)

Helen