Here's a quick, yet important, note about practicing rhythms.
Rhythm patterns should be practiced to a steady pulse,
whether a drum machine or metronome.
A groove is a repetitive rhythm, most often for an accompaniment. Guitar strums can be random, but are usually repetitive: a groove. That's what provides support for the melody or solo.
A stable groove is predictable. It feels good and gives the main melody, or solo, a stable point to play/sing on top of.
This blog isn't about creating grooves; it's about how to practice them! (And about how to not practice them!)
"Popular" music is based on a steady pulse, so practice grooves to a steady pulse. Because of this fact, practicing a groove without a steady pulse can be a waste of time. More often then not, the rhythm ends up being uneven and shaky, so not fun to play or to listen to.
First you work out the technique of the groove, e.g., picking pattern or fingering pattern on piano or bass, then learn to play it in tempo. Groove-rhythms won't make musical sense unless you align them to a pulse. If your internal pulse is good, you don't always need a mechanical device as an aid. However, most beginning and intermediate players should always practice to a steady pulse.
So...
Rhythm patterns should be practiced to a steady pulse,
whether a drum machine or metronome.
If you're not already doing this, check it out and let me know how it goes!
Marty B.
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