How To Be a GREAT Rhythm Guitarist

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Tim Pierce Guitar

Tim Pierce Guitar

27 күн бұрын

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@M00nkat55
@M00nkat55 25 күн бұрын
Tim what pick do you use?
@timpierceguitar
@timpierceguitar 25 күн бұрын
Right now, a Dunlop flex 73 that is the larger one... But I've used lots of different pics at different times, and I tend to change them up occasionally :)
@MashaT22
@MashaT22 25 күн бұрын
@@timpierceguitarpicks could be a whole video subject - why people gravitate to certain pick gauges and styles. I don’t know how you’d do individual note with your precision level using a 73 gauge pick. I tend to switch up my picks sizes/styles/brands depending on the song, but I can’t pick out single notes with anything less than a .96 (strumming and single notes) or 1.14 (only single notes) because I need more rigidity. For me, a .73 would already be for faster strumming and no individually picked notes. Yet I see other guitarists using .73 or less (including lead guitarists!) for insanely fast shredding. Anyway, it would be cool to have a deep dive and examine why that’s so - and how you personally select and use picks. And more importantly, how long you use each pick before deciding it’s too worn and then chucking it. Thanks, Tim!
@Man.Well93
@Man.Well93 24 күн бұрын
@@timpierceguitar try red bear picks
@jeffrey.a.hanson
@jeffrey.a.hanson 24 күн бұрын
@@MashaT22Lol my stepmom visited and first thing, “Why all the picks?!” Like I was crazy. I had no logical answer relatable to the real world lol. At a desk job, you might have a lot of pens, but not 30 variations. Doctors don’t think, “Let’s try that max grip .96 ultex scalpel with a precision tip for Johnny’s heart surgery today. Maybe the tortoise shell for Jane’s foot amputation…”
@Joe-mz6dc
@Joe-mz6dc 17 күн бұрын
Yeah you definitely want to try different picks and you want to switch out from time to time for sure. I find it kind of sad that some guys say this is the pick I use and that's it. I don't venture away from this pick... I use this pick for everything. Acoustic guitar and electric guitar. Six string and 12 string. Clean tones and distorted tones. This is the pick. Done. I think to myself, wow I don't think you're getting the whole story my friend.
@tr5947
@tr5947 15 күн бұрын
Amazing that a master could be so humble. To get instruction from a player of Mr. Pierce's caliber would have been an absurd fantasy when I started playing guitar 50 years ago. It gives me joy to see how much its rightly appreciated.
@Longhorn.Rock_Roll61
@Longhorn.Rock_Roll61 25 күн бұрын
A good rhythm section is worth its weight in gold ✨️
@sh1sh180
@sh1sh180 25 күн бұрын
As far as neck and shoulder pain, I found doing a dead hang from a pull up bar a few times a week loosens everything up.
@in2livinit
@in2livinit 25 күн бұрын
How long do you time the hang, and just one, or multiples each session. I'm rehabbing a C-7 fracture & will try anything for flexibility & relief.
@Mtn2Sea603
@Mtn2Sea603 24 күн бұрын
100% agreed. Hanging is so good (and often so overlooked) for our shoulders, like a lost art. Resets so much. Even just a light hang from a doorframe occasionally can provide huge relief.
@sh1sh180
@sh1sh180 24 күн бұрын
@@in2livinit That all depends on your grip strength and what is comfortable. I stumbled onto this because of longevity videos saying if you can do a dead hang for a minute or two, you are in good shape. I found that my neck and shoulders fell much better and I can play guitar for longer periods of time now.
@moethibert3640
@moethibert3640 25 күн бұрын
Your the best teacher and one of the best guitarists I've ever seen, Thanks
@bilray114
@bilray114 25 күн бұрын
Tim reminds me of a former guitar teacher of mine, who was a great teacher AND a great guitarist.
@timpierceguitar
@timpierceguitar 25 күн бұрын
Wow, thanks!
@thunderingthelightning
@thunderingthelightning 25 күн бұрын
True Dat!!
@JustinLawlessIntact
@JustinLawlessIntact 23 күн бұрын
@@timpierceguitara good teacher would say *you’re…. But Tim is too classy and too amazing to be as vulgar as me. Love this channel❤
@pjakobsen
@pjakobsen 22 күн бұрын
I’m sure teacher was great, but did he record on some of the biggest hits of all time? MJ and Crowded House..wow
@shawnok1
@shawnok1 25 күн бұрын
Great as always Tim..I'm in love with that guitar
@axslinger99
@axslinger99 23 күн бұрын
Love your laid-back, conversational style of teaching.
@harrysearia1784
@harrysearia1784 25 күн бұрын
Thank you Tim for sharing!!!! That tone was AMAZING!!!!!!
@xirknight
@xirknight 25 күн бұрын
Tim makes it look easy:) thanks Tim!!
@ruthhancock7665
@ruthhancock7665 15 күн бұрын
Simply amazing, Tim. Keep ‘em coming.
@carlwolf9881
@carlwolf9881 23 күн бұрын
Tim, thank you for sharing your vast knowledge on all things related to guitar!
@Lgiorgiojr1
@Lgiorgiojr1 24 күн бұрын
Love how you talk about your consempt of how you sound so so true that’s what we all struggle with love all you do!
@mmiller6873
@mmiller6873 24 күн бұрын
Valuable insight in this episode. I could listen to you play all day long. Thanks again for your instruction and tips. Well done!!
@jodyinalaska1
@jodyinalaska1 25 күн бұрын
Great video Tim! Appreciate all your insights and advice! Always take away several useful tips and tricks. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, experience and talent with all of us.
@AndykWilhelm
@AndykWilhelm 25 күн бұрын
Keep it coming Tim! Valuable information for guitarists
@Nuker54
@Nuker54 24 күн бұрын
A body in motion stays in motion👍 Words I've lived by through my 70 years and still going. Love your work Tim!
@jackprice7828
@jackprice7828 22 күн бұрын
Tim just love the way you do double stops!
@user-jo7vx7fk5h
@user-jo7vx7fk5h 22 күн бұрын
Always enjoy and learn from your guitar work thank you Tim
@foxfai1
@foxfai1 21 күн бұрын
Man Tim, You made it look so easy. I just learned that first few years we train our left hand on the cords, and the next 10 years on the right hand to play accurately and freely. There is so much to learn. Thank you for the pointers
@Khyron9
@Khyron9 22 күн бұрын
Another great video. On the demo of Black and White, hearing the pattern played with only the right hand made the part so much easier to grasp, great teaching!
@MusicMotivator
@MusicMotivator 12 күн бұрын
This is a HUGELY valuable lesson!! I love how you incorporate SO many diverse examples!!
@cm-kl2wx
@cm-kl2wx 21 күн бұрын
Tim...a million thank-yous for your generosity is sharing this wonderful information...not only the techniques...but also the historical titbits...I'm from Downunder and was amazed to learn of your work with Crowed House...your mention of low action for finger health with age was gold...keep it commin' Tim!
@MrWilson-WithaPbass
@MrWilson-WithaPbass 25 күн бұрын
Love this Tim Thanks ! I am 50/50 "rhythm guitar and bass . Always working to get better .
@deanmihaere6554
@deanmihaere6554 21 күн бұрын
You're the man Tim. Thank you. Beautiful sounding Strat.
@SharkDad85
@SharkDad85 21 күн бұрын
That tone and simplicity 🤙
@alfredtuley481
@alfredtuley481 20 күн бұрын
I was blown away by the air strumming. Magnificent idea!
@TheFuriousTee
@TheFuriousTee 25 күн бұрын
So much gold here, I wish KZfaq was there when I started
@MyFriedrichII
@MyFriedrichII 20 күн бұрын
its always a pleasure listen to you
@mikeqp10
@mikeqp10 25 күн бұрын
Hi Tim! Love Your channel and content!
@minstinct280
@minstinct280 25 күн бұрын
TIM IS A LEGEND!!
@applez6865
@applez6865 25 күн бұрын
Love your Vids Tim! Been following you since your Toy Matinee video in which I was more than stoked to get insight into that album!! Thank you!!
@charliemitsios9251
@charliemitsios9251 25 күн бұрын
Greetings Tim! I’m not an amateur. I’m not even an amateur garage hack. But I won’t ever admit or quit. Your lessons are worth their weight in gold. Thanks!!!
@37BopCity
@37BopCity 24 күн бұрын
Fantastic lesson, Tim! This is the best I've ever seen on the fine art of rhythm guitar.
@christhacker9450
@christhacker9450 23 күн бұрын
Tim is the bomb. Impeccable timing and feel.
@jeffroq
@jeffroq 25 күн бұрын
What a fantastic lesson. Thank you Tim. The economy of effort thing I always think of Michael Casswell doing the Rory Galagher lick library lesson. Looks so effortless.
@toploadtele
@toploadtele 25 күн бұрын
Tim is the such a good teacher! Having been a drummer in my younger days makes a hugh difference with timing and pocket as an old gray headed guy working on playing guitar today... Thanks for the tips Tim!
@LeffHynebridge
@LeffHynebridge 24 күн бұрын
Thank you Tim, I learn so much from your videos
@helloween76
@helloween76 3 күн бұрын
Awesome information!!!!! Thanks Tim
@philallen8935
@philallen8935 21 күн бұрын
Love this bloke, I've learnt so much from him ❤
@MichaelAntus
@MichaelAntus 25 күн бұрын
Thanks again Tim. Much respect...
@tunnel7
@tunnel7 25 күн бұрын
Just such a nice guy and what a player thanks Tim when your at at Tim's level it must be a great feeling.
@artemisXsidecross
@artemisXsidecross 25 күн бұрын
Your use of language is as well played as is your music; it is a great combination.
@michaelscott356
@michaelscott356 14 күн бұрын
EXCEPT when he says "Your finger is laying". See above.
@oliviercastello4093
@oliviercastello4093 24 күн бұрын
It is such a pleasure to watch your videos. Great content, great vibes, always smiling, just about the pleasure of sharing and talking about guitar. It is so great to hear about all you have experienced. I have been following you for a while now and I can’t believe how humble you are vs all you have done. One of your videos actually inspired me a song (some music actually). I called it Smiling Tim 😅. If you ever travel to Budapest the beers are on me 😉🍻 Thanks Tim for what you do 👍
@heyjarrod
@heyjarrod 25 күн бұрын
Great stuff, Tim! Yeah, MAB, and Yngwie, have great economy of motion. Smooth, effortless, precise-just amazing! 🤘🏻🎸🔥😝
@00xanawolf00
@00xanawolf00 24 күн бұрын
Tim, you just blew my mind. I didn’t know you performed and recorded those parts on Don’t Dream It’s Over! No wonder I’ve always loved that song in regard to my obsession with the guitar and tone!
@AaronLS.
@AaronLS. 24 күн бұрын
Wow tons of wisdom here. Thank you!
@SeanVarley100
@SeanVarley100 25 күн бұрын
This is such a practical lesson. So many players don't spend enough time developing the skill to mute on demand. I think it is the secret to making the guitar talk. I also had a Nash S63 with HSS Lollar pickups. I sold it for some cash. It is one of the guitars I do miss.
@user-yx6bm8bp8r
@user-yx6bm8bp8r 16 сағат бұрын
Just Subscribed...Tim, your lessons are so darn good! This is an incredible rhythm lesson, Thank You!
@carlsalazar4490
@carlsalazar4490 25 күн бұрын
Love the sound of your Strat. I’ve spent so much money to recreate the sounds of my favorite guitarists. I finally gave up, life got in the way.
@strato4925
@strato4925 16 күн бұрын
perfect strat sound !!
@zaprodaju1661
@zaprodaju1661 13 күн бұрын
This man is a pure gold.
@martinandersson5833
@martinandersson5833 24 күн бұрын
Great video. Thanks Tim🙏
@telecasterbear
@telecasterbear 21 күн бұрын
I have played guitar from 1975 through 2020. I then switched to bass. I'm keeping it simple as I did while on guitar. Tim has the best smile.
@robyates136
@robyates136 24 күн бұрын
Love these videos because in one hand I’ve been doing these things for decades because I learned them in songs .. but in the other hand I still have to fill up my riff encyclopedia more
@smartmammal9926
@smartmammal9926 25 күн бұрын
Missed the live stream. Happy I could re-watch.
@M00nkat55
@M00nkat55 25 күн бұрын
Great stuff Tim
@buddylobos5277
@buddylobos5277 25 күн бұрын
Always informative posts. The pedals and new gear. And that was great info about the music from back a ways. The simplest stuff does stand out the best. I always heard that The Allmans never used pedals. Keith though, when asked said it best. 'man, I need both my feet stand up!'
@joergenlang
@joergenlang 24 күн бұрын
I think that information about holding the pick, posture, tension in the body and physical exercises would easily justify their own video series. Saying this as an acoustic guitarist. Thanks Tim!
@ivonsmith2024
@ivonsmith2024 22 күн бұрын
Some excellent real world music references in this one Tim!!! Ill be looking at the course you run online this month when I got time
@jeffhughes1039
@jeffhughes1039 25 күн бұрын
Thank you Tim, you are a great instructor
@timpierceguitar
@timpierceguitar 25 күн бұрын
Thank you so much I really appreciate it
@user-ko4iy1pp9j
@user-ko4iy1pp9j 24 күн бұрын
Have a Sunny Sunday Tim🎉👏✌️💜🤍💙❤
@josephacerra5987
@josephacerra5987 24 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing Digging it
@HarryStoneDotCom
@HarryStoneDotCom 7 күн бұрын
I didn’t play guitar for a couple of years and got arthritis in my left hand index finger. Once I started playing again it gradually went. If I don’t play for a few days it returns. Lately I’ve been able to play every day again and there’s zero pain. I definitely agree with you about keeping everything in motion to mitigate it. Great video again, like always.
@michaeldorcey9305
@michaeldorcey9305 25 күн бұрын
Sound great Tim. I sent this off to my son, the rythm guitarist. I'm sure he can use your advice
@timrichardsonii7735
@timrichardsonii7735 20 күн бұрын
I looooooove that guitar… I save every video I see it in!
@majortwang6211
@majortwang6211 24 күн бұрын
True… every piece has limits… so i stick with what i’ve got… and work on MY limitations. Tim is a good teacher.
@SamVieiraGuitar
@SamVieiraGuitar 24 күн бұрын
For years I thought I wasnt good enough. I consider myself a very good rhythm guitar because im very comfortable with all these techniques. Thanks for the video.
@wonder1908
@wonder1908 23 күн бұрын
I love the stops you played on the Rickfield records! 😍
@da5idnz
@da5idnz 25 күн бұрын
Very cool. A riff I enjoy playing is the opening riff from Sammy Hagar's 'The Girl Get's Around' from the Footloose soundtrack. I play it with the muted open G string, and double stops on the two high strings based on first position G, F and C chord shapes. The 'C' shape requires muting of the open E string between strums by turning the index finger slightly.
@alfonzo9
@alfonzo9 12 күн бұрын
That’s a Bad Ass Strat!!! Looks and sounds delicious!!!
@dennisenkurs2676
@dennisenkurs2676 23 күн бұрын
Thank Tim. The last bit on gear of hitting walls, can be applied to our likes and dislikes in genres , food, cars and appreciating your differences and others. I can love anothers persons passions and loves. Shallom .
@rewind2play
@rewind2play 23 күн бұрын
As always effectively effortlessly cool guitar playing
@bobbylogan619
@bobbylogan619 25 күн бұрын
The best of the best 10 Stars!
@JoeGtars13
@JoeGtars13 23 күн бұрын
I really like my Nash guitar too. Super quality.
@michaelgranka7904
@michaelgranka7904 25 күн бұрын
Thanks Tim.
@philipmarsh3522
@philipmarsh3522 23 күн бұрын
Since you referenced Nash guitars … my friend has a Nash Strat and lets me borrow it from time to time. I’ve seriously considered just taking it and leaving the country lol. Not sure what he does but the resonance and just the neck feel are excellent. Some builders just have the magic. Such a gifted artisan.
@Mr.Owl9
@Mr.Owl9 24 күн бұрын
Tim...your the best...!!!
@grahamnunn8998
@grahamnunn8998 21 күн бұрын
Great video, Tim. I love showing students how to mute strings with the fretting hand - the best ones take it and run with it. Some great examples here. Frusciante is a monster rhythm player, I am get the impression he has constantly develops both his technique and theory. I am not even a big Chilli Pepper's fan but I love how inventive he is.
@CarlKennedyMusic
@CarlKennedyMusic 25 күн бұрын
Tim can always find and deliver these key points to being a pro that others simply don’t cover. THANKS!
@brendanekins2159
@brendanekins2159 25 күн бұрын
Thought the same
@markjones6181
@markjones6181 25 күн бұрын
You make it seem so easy Tim years of practicing I'm sure......thanks for sharing brother,,,,,Stay Up, Hard, and Healthy.......,,🔥🔥❤️❤️👍🏽💯
@timpierceguitar
@timpierceguitar 25 күн бұрын
Thanks, you too!
@thomasjefferson3481
@thomasjefferson3481 23 күн бұрын
You get one of the if not THE best strat tones with that strat I've ever heard.
@cuisineavecjeff
@cuisineavecjeff 23 күн бұрын
Seriously, it's f"/$%?&* insane
@Martin-op3uo
@Martin-op3uo 21 күн бұрын
Nash guitars
@cm-kl2wx
@cm-kl2wx 21 күн бұрын
@@Martin-op3uo Must be the pickups...no?
@alfonzo9
@alfonzo9 12 күн бұрын
Incredible!
@steveperks59
@steveperks59 19 күн бұрын
This was fascinating! I was having issues with tension and started to analyse what was going on. I mainly fixed it with small adjustments in neck angle, both up/down and forwards/backwards until it went away or I got a comfortable wrist angle. I also found that I was gripping the pick too tightly. If your thumbnail goes white - too tight! I lalways loved watching Wilko Johnson's (Dr Feelgood) unique style of combined rhythm/lead. I'd love to see you do a video on his style!
@lyndamcardle4123
@lyndamcardle4123 23 күн бұрын
Very interesting and salient point about acoustic playing versus electric. I tend to play with my fingers nowadays because I can't hold the plectrum/pick without it dropping from my fingers so I fully comprehend why you play with such a low action !
@Uke-Tube
@Uke-Tube 25 күн бұрын
Tim, my guitar hero 😍
@JonnyMac313
@JonnyMac313 25 күн бұрын
Man I’m enjoying this
@Viper_555
@Viper_555 25 күн бұрын
Great rhythm tips! Thank you. I have that same Nash guitar (esthetically speaking). Same color, pickguard and plastic. I custom ordered mine with a Boat Neck (Large V) and Lollar pickups. It plays and sounds better than any other Stratocaster I’ve ever played. I stopped searching for the ‘right one’ after acquiring this one 10 years ago.
@rocknrollsingh7568
@rocknrollsingh7568 15 күн бұрын
Great video ❤
@chadnikolaus8793
@chadnikolaus8793 12 күн бұрын
Excellent video, great info on how to fret that a lot of KZfaq instructors kinda leave out. ALSO, WOW you played on MJ's Black or White huge fan of that song.
@markmiller4013
@markmiller4013 25 күн бұрын
Tim is such a cool, enjoyable guitar master to watch and be influenced by! Thanks Tim😊
@strummer1230
@strummer1230 18 күн бұрын
took me years to learn the index finger mute. Thanks for sharing
@monoonlagoon7641
@monoonlagoon7641 20 күн бұрын
You are a absolute no nonsense no politics pure pro and a total gentleman Mr Pierce!
@petersmulders8413
@petersmulders8413 25 күн бұрын
Great strat, love your channel!! Gr33tz from the Netherlands!!🇱🇺
@Martin-op3uo
@Martin-op3uo 21 күн бұрын
Nash guitars
@lauriecarter8931
@lauriecarter8931 25 күн бұрын
Luv da Strat sounds awesome !!
@Martin-op3uo
@Martin-op3uo 21 күн бұрын
Nash guitars
@rferrers7
@rferrers7 23 күн бұрын
Video I was looking for 🎉
@coycarlson4979
@coycarlson4979 21 күн бұрын
As ALWAYS - GREAT INSTRUCTION 🎸YOU are INDEED a MASTER on the fretboard and know how to “ GET IN THE GROOVE “ 👍👍👍🙂🙂🙂🙂✌️✌️✌️✌️
@johndodson4527
@johndodson4527 25 күн бұрын
Cool chords n rhythm man.
@ChrisJones-tm5ji
@ChrisJones-tm5ji 18 күн бұрын
Great video. To add to your comments about stiffness in the fingers, I'm not the greatest guitarist but I'm 71 and still gigging. I get stiffness and some pain (maybe arthritis) in my fingers. I use finger stretching exercises which I find absolutely invaluable. I can't remember where I found them but I'm sure a quick Google search will work.
@hailmaryrecordings8255
@hailmaryrecordings8255 25 күн бұрын
I test-out every chorus-pedal I play through with the riff from “Don’t Dream it’s Over” One of my all-time favorites. Reminds me of being 16 & having a future. 😂
@guitaring1
@guitaring1 23 күн бұрын
great video! thank you!
@davidsharpmuzik
@davidsharpmuzik 21 күн бұрын
That's great, thanks !!
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