Tag Archives: rhythm guitar

Any Good Tracks with Both Lead and Rhythm Guitar Parts?

Sep 14th, 2011

Any Good Tracks with Both Lead and Rhythm Guitar Parts?

This week’s question is as follows: Question: Do you remember any? All I can think of is Rock You Like a Hurricane by the Scorpions. So any piece of advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks! Answer: hey there! There are gazillions of good tracks with lead and rhythm guitar parts, you’ve just got to find the right bands… here are [...]

In Bands, Does the Lead Guitarist Also Write Rhythm Guitar, Even if There is a Rhythm Guitarist?

Jul 22nd, 2011

In Bands, Does the Lead Guitarist Also Write Rhythm Guitar, Even if There is a Rhythm Guitarist?

What’s this week’s lead guitar question? Let’s dive straight in… Question: Me and my friend are in a debate, so I want to see what other people think Answer: dude thats not how songs are written. good bands will have everyone be able to write a part whether its on guitar, bass drums keyboard or vocals

Lead or Rhythm Guitar Question?

Apr 4th, 2011

Lead or Rhythm Guitar Question?

Keep the lead guitar questions coming! I liked this one: Question: Just want to know what they prefer to play Iv started learning guitar, currently rhythm (only for about 5 months so far) and iv found it to be more relaxing and fun. just want others opinions really.. I don’t see it more of who’s a better guitarist, more [...]

Lead Guitar Improvisation?

Mar 8th, 2011

Lead Guitar Improvisation?

I just love answering these lead guitar questions. Here’s another: Question: I am mostly a rhytm guitarist. I dont like to brag, i HONESTLY dont. But i am and have been told i am a extremely talented composer and improviser of rhythm guitar lines. I dont just wank around chords, i add frills and fills, embellishments, [...]

How to Determine Whether Someone is Playing Lead or Rhythm Guitar?

Jan 22nd, 2011

How to Determine Whether Someone is Playing Lead or Rhythm Guitar?

I just love answering these lead guitar questions. Here’s another: Question: How to Determine Whether Someone is Playing Lead or Rhythm Guitar? Answer: The biggest tip off is that the rhythm guitarist plays nothing else but chords in accompaniment. The lead guitar plays single or doublet notes or even partial chords in the delivery of the melody [...]

Difference Between a Rhythm Guitar and Lead Guitar?

Nov 10th, 2010

Difference Between a Rhythm Guitar and Lead Guitar?

Another lead guitar question has come in this week. Let’s tackle it straight away: Question: I sound dumb…but is there any difference between the guitar itself..like a rhythm electric guitar or lead electric guitar.. i dont mean d guitarist…i mean d INSTRUMENT Answer: A guitar is a guitar, whether or not is is "lead" depends on what that [...]

Is Acoustic More Rhythm or Lead Guitar, or Can It Even Be Classified That Way?

Oct 24th, 2010

Is Acoustic More Rhythm or Lead Guitar, or Can It Even Be Classified That Way?

What’s this week’s question? Let’s dive straight in… Question: Okay, well I’m learning I’d Hate To Be You When People Find Out What This Song Is About by Mayday Parade on guitar. I’m a beginner and this is my first song. Anyways the tabs I printed out are correct from what others have said, but I [...]

Oct 23rd, 2010

Favorite Lead and Rhythm Guitar Duo?

Another lead guitar question has come in this week. Let’s tackle it straight away: Question: Any dualing banjos but for rock I would have to say The Outlaws…Green Grass and High Tides. The video on youtube is in 2 parts with the 2nd part being 10 minutes long all guitaring and a short drum solo. Who [...]

Differences Between Lead and Rhythm Guitar?

Oct 22nd, 2010

Differences Between Lead and Rhythm Guitar?

A lead guitar question that should definitely interest you all this week Question: and is it possible to play both at the same time? Answer: rhythm guitar is usually heard in the background, lead guitar is the one that does the solos, and the main one you focus on in a song. To put it shortly, the [...]

Is the Rhythm Guitar the Same As a Lead Guitar or is It Like a Different Guitar That You Have to Buy Separate?

Sep 28th, 2010

Is the Rhythm Guitar the Same As a Lead Guitar or is It Like a Different Guitar That You Have to Buy Separate?

What a great lead guitar question: Question: Is the Rhythm Guitar the Same As a Lead Guitar or is It Like a Different Guitar That You Have to Buy Separate? Answer: These are different ways of playing, not different types of guitar. Lead guitarists play melodies (the part of a song that is usually sung) while rhythm [...]

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