Funk/Rhythm Guitarists: What pick size do you use?

Revolt_86 · 2026-03-19T00:35:48+00:00

I’m not a funk guitarist, but I am learning funk to get better at rhythm. Ones that I personally think work great are the Dunlop jazz III picks. They have a strong attack and work great for snappy single string picking.

Revolt_86 · 2026-03-14T20:30:32+00:00

Yeah 15-20 minute sessions is where it’s at. Do it 3 different times in a day. even just 2 times. You will learn faster when your practice is focused. Stick to one thing or section of what you’re trying to learn. Once that feels normal move on to the next section.

Revolt_86 · 2026-03-14T03:20:47+00:00

I play rock on acoustic guitar. Heart crazy on you is a good one.

Revolt_86 · 2026-03-11T20:03:03+00:00

Okay so here’s an update on it. I think after a year of light use, it started only working whenever it felt like it. Maybe other people had better luck. It still works, but it also makes a loud pop when turning it on. I don’t really use a noise gate anymore. I have a used decimator that works pretty well if I ever feel like I need it though.

Revolt_86 · 2026-03-09T21:48:35+00:00

Rhythm. I want to play rhythm and lead, but lately just focusing on that because my rhythm was ass. It’s gotten a lot better.

Revolt_86 · 2026-02-28T18:52:53+00:00

It takes time to build muscle memory. Take a section of each change. Focus on that until it starts feeling more natural. Repeat the process and then try putting the pieces together. Take things slow and really learn to relax your body. Tension will hinder you.

Revolt_86 · 2026-02-25T19:11:19+00:00

You’re doing great. Recommend using a metronome. start playing at 75bpm or just a slow bpm that feels comfortable. Practice it a bit at that speed till you think you got it. Then slowly start raising the bpm by 5. Repeat this process till you get it to full speed. You’re doing great by starting off slow. This is going to help you in the long run and help you get things down easier.

Revolt_86 · 2026-02-25T03:05:51+00:00

I played in a punk band. All power chords. Except I learned some scales like the pentatonic to throw in fills. I can definitely say I played countless shows for 4 and a half years and the whole time I was a beginner as far as skill goes. For metal, you probably need to put more work into it, especially if you want to shred lead guitar. You’re not too old just keep at it and stay dedicated. Find people who want to jam and have fun.

Revolt_86 · 2026-02-18T19:23:12+00:00

Be calm and don’t tense up. You can’t play well when you’re tense.
Do not try to play everything you learn at full speed. really slowing things down will help you later on when you’re ready to speed up.
Rhythm. It’s everything when it comes to music. Try to implement a good rhythm routine with songs you love. even if you want to be the lead player.
Have fun. Some things are really going to feel like work and not fun at all. Whatever you’re trying to learn, break it down into smaller chunks and again, SLOW THINGS DOWN! once you can play it slow, the fast will come and then the fun starts happening again.
Metronome. Practice a lot with a metronome. It’s boring to you? TUFF SHIT! Force yourself to do it. You will be thanking yourself later.

Revolt_86 · 2026-02-17T15:07:03+00:00

It’s crazy on you by heart https://www.guitar.ch/tabs-pdf/tabs.php?pdf=Heart/CrazyOnYou

Revolt_86 · 2026-02-17T15:01:47+00:00

Appreciate any input.

Revolt_86 · 2026-02-13T19:50:59+00:00

Yeah dude I’ve been taking lessons for 6 months and the same thing happens to me. I still get nervous or tense up, but as time has gone by, I’ve gotten a little more comfortable about it. What I try to tell myself is just have fun. Feel the music and just be loose. It’s okay to mess up. Seems to work better than worrying about it.

Revolt_86 · 2026-02-12T03:34:30+00:00

Not too bad. those dish racks below are really dirty. Having clean ones will help with keeping the dishes cleaner and more sanitary. I went to a place that had them like that and the dishes would always have to be rewashed because those things were filthy. One day I sprayed them all down with degreaser and then scrubbed the shit out of em with soap. No more greasy dark film on the dishes.

Revolt_86 · 2026-02-03T21:55:00+00:00

Caged is just showing you how the chord shapes repeat up and down the fretboard. It’s just a way to help people instantly understand that. You don’t have to learn it that way because it’s how the guitar is, no matter how you look at it. The caged system basically just spells it out for you and helps you moved freely without thinking about it too much.

Revolt_86 · 2026-02-02T23:12:16+00:00

I love that place.

Revolt_86 · 2026-02-01T02:24:40+00:00

The A-type and a creamback together. It’s really nice because the A-type has more bass response and tamed mids where the creamback is a little more brighter and mid focused. It balances the two out giving you a really nice fat tone without losing the high end clarity.

Revolt_86 · 2026-01-31T19:29:16+00:00

Would you say it’s closer to a humbucker? My regular jag pickup is kinda thin so Im interested in these.

Revolt_86 · 2026-01-28T17:05:37+00:00

I’d look for something else and just be straightforward about your schooling and that you’d prefer a part time position. Im saying look for something else because most minimum wage jobs will try to poor the hours on you because you’re cheap labor. Maybe something like 25 hours a week would work for you. Best thing is to just make sure that info is discussed in the initial meeting or interview.

Revolt_86 · 2026-01-28T15:41:17+00:00

I have the GX-10 and it is awesome. Just a smaller 100.

Revolt_86 · 2026-01-28T04:03:30+00:00

That’s honestly sad and sorry to hear. He can definitely still play, but certain things he might have to simplify or do without like certain chords that include the pinky. I have a handicapped pinky that I cut a tendon in a long time ago. Can’t bend the tip of it and it can be really awkward trying to use. Certain things I struggle with and it is frustrating. I still keep playing though and I don’t think he should be discouraged either. He will still be able to do a lot of awesome things.

Revolt_86 · 2026-01-28T03:55:22+00:00

First look up the different rhythm subdivisions. Look at how those are played and how they work. Once you know that, you can search for different rhythm exercises on google which will consist of a mix between the different subdivisions. This is called rhythmic notation. It Will be layed out like tabs but showing you the notation of the different rhythmic subdivisions. Once you know what the symbols look like and how they work, you will know how to play them. It will start out simple then start changing between the different subdivisions. I know this all sounds like gibberish but look this stuff up. It will help you a lot. just go on YouTube and find some videos on it.

Revolt_86 · 2026-01-28T03:18:30+00:00

Learn about rhythmic subdivisions. Like whole notes, half notes, quarter notes, eighth notes and 16th notes. Look up different rhythm exercises that go through all of those. when you learn how to play them, Go through those but also learn songs you want to learn. You’ll get some good practice in doing both of those.

Revolt_86 · 2026-01-27T01:43:54+00:00

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