Integrating Percussive Techniques with Rhythm (JamPlay)

A big part of what makes rhythm guitar so compelling is the percussive nature of this playing style. In this pack, Trevor Gordon Hall will cover a variety of concepts, always emphasizing the importance of timing. First, he’ll help you make peace with your metronome, a vital tool for any rhythm guitarist. Then you’ll learn techniques like accent strums, using ghost strums to build groove, applying palm hits for a backbeat, and so much more.

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Integrating Percussive Techniques with Rhythm (JamPlay)

About this course

A big part of what makes rhythm guitar so compelling is the percussive nature of this playing style. In this pack, Trevor Gordon Hall will cover a variety of concepts, always emphasizing the importance of timing. First, he’ll help you make peace with your metronome, a vital tool for any rhythm guitarist. Then you’ll learn techniques like accent strums, using ghost strums to build groove, applying palm hits for a backbeat, and so much more.

What you'll learn

  • Apply percussive techniques in musical contexts through etudes
  • Incorporate ghost strums into rhythm playing
  • Learn to accent spaces between beat hits
  • Develop confidence working with a metronome
  • Build grooves and play with timing
Release date: 10/20/2021 • 2h 13m runtime
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Sample lessons
Making Peace with Metronomes
Making Peace with Metronomes
Accent Strums
Accent Strums
Etude “Percussion Without a Pick
Etude “Percussion Without a Pick

What's included

16 lessons • 10 charts

Introduction
Trevor Gordon Hall introduces us to 'Integrating Percussive Techniques with Rhythm'!
Mapping the Beat on a Grid
Let's kick things off as Trevor displays how to map out beats out on a grid.
Making Peace with Metronomes
Metronomes are a necessary evil amongst guitar players. In this lesson, Trevor discusses making peace with these useful devices.
C/G - Dsus/A - E in 4/4 timing
Let's start playing our guitars with this great chord collection in 4/4 timing!
C/G - Dsus/A - E in 3/4 timing
Here's a fun chord progression in 3/4 timing!
Accent Strums
Accent strums are a great way to add an extra layer of dynamics to our strumming. Trevor highlights this technique in this next lesson.
Ghost Strums to Build a Better Groove
Here's a great example of using ghost strums to build out from a core groove to help take it to the next level!

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Sindibad

03/11/25

Trevor Gordon Hall's Integrating Percussive Techniques with Rhythm

This lesson is very interesting for developing an idea of ​​polyrhythm.

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