(01-03-2015, 05:19 PM)Big Flannel Wrote: I'd say...*gasp* REM.
they implement a lot of "walking" chord melodies in their music.
note how I "liked" almost every post so far, except yours?
REM? really dude? They are the furthest thing from soul and R&B! did you even read my post? :jerkoff::poop::nana:
(01-03-2015, 11:51 PM)johnjohn Wrote: As corny as this sounds - a phone book and a set of sticks.
Start paying attention to what the drummers are done my in different genres and mimic them.
Then you'll start locking with a the rythym of different styles rather than worrying able it chords and noyes.
sheeeeeet, I listen the fuck out of drummers dude. next to guitar, I often find drums to be the most interesting instrument/player in any band that I really love. But I get what you're saying about locking in with the rhythm section. From all the focused listening I did today of tons of old school stuff, that was one thing that stood out, guitars as rhythm dudes rather than for example joe bonamassa "playing R&B" and shredding like nobody's business.
I like locking in with the rhythm section when I'm jamming with other people. It's kinda boring when practicing at home though. I usually need something challenging when I'm practicing alone.