Blending Rhythm and Lead

Using both rhythm and lead techniques together brings harmonic and rhythmic movement to a guitar "part".

Mayfield and Hendrix pioneered the style in the 60s and 70s and it's now commonly used. In this video I'll present some foundational techniques and methods to get you started on this stylized rhythm technique.

00:00 Demonstration
00:46 Thesis
01:47 Introduction
02:44 Lesson
12:05 Wrap Up

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Chris

[John-hiyi]

Absolutely beautiful and wonderfully demonstrated. This is straight onto my practice list. A big thank you.

[russelljoplin]

Somewhere, Jimi is smiling... Beautiful, elegant and clearly explained.

[davidschoenborn]

I don't comment often, but I have watched several of Chris Sherland's videos. While I am far from being an expert guitarist, I do have a musical background with several instruments.

Chris has an approach to teaching theory in a way that is so clear, concise and informative that he makes his lessons truly applicable. On top of that his delivery is very calming...almost zen-like.

I really appreciate all the insight provided and more importantly your selfless approach to sharing this knowledge. Thank you, Chris!

[timmoore]

Your teaching style is easily one of the best on all of YT. Clear, concise, purposeful, and linked to a bigger picture within music theory that makes total sense. Incredible work!

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I feel like every single youtube guitar teacher has commenters saying they're the Bob Ross of guitar, and I'm always like yeah maybe sure. But you sir, are the true one and only Bob Ross of guitar. I think that finally settles it.

[robertomighty]

Chris - thanks for the shoutout about the great Curtis Mayfield. I suspect many of today’s younger guitarists are unfamiliar with Mr. Mayfield’s wonderful playing and songwriting, although they’ve surely heard of Jimi Hendrix. I saw them both perform live in NYC - Jimi at Madison Square Garden and Curtis at the Felt Forum. Both were magnificent in their own way. I appreciate your straightforward, clear approach to teaching and playing. Also appreciate your mentioning Cornell Dupree. Cheers, Mate.

[jwsorrell]

It's a gift when a person can demystify complexity and explain it plainly for the benefit of others. You have the gift, and we are grateful that you share.

[UziRyder]

Best explanation I've heard for what Mayfield, Hendrix and others were doing.

[TropicalReflections]

THIS...this is exactly why I appreciate Chris' insights and instruction. Hands down, Chris is in my top 3 YT instructors. As a newbie/intermediate level guitarist, the explanations and perspective Chris provides in his lessons is literally second-to-none. Just signed up to be a Patron (and I am not a fan of that company). Love the content Chris! Thanks so much!!

[ariecht]

My gosh these principles are so fun and beautiful. We are all so fortunate to have such a brilliant, talented, humble mind sharing this stuff. Thank you, Chris.

[VaughnRipley]

Great lesson! I have found that my timing and rhythm in general has greatly improved since I started incorporating rhythm and lead into the same measures and such. It also, makes me think and work more, which has the long term affect of vastly improving my ability to improvise. On top of that, it keeps me aware of the current chords that are playing, which I used to completely miss. Not to mention figuring out creative ways to get back in "the box" timing-wise. Thanks!

[colindayo]

Keep going Chris! You’re building a great library of super useful stuff here.

[stevefielding]

Chris your tone is so inspiring, I'm so jealous! What an incredible lesson, thank you so much.

[marccunningham]

Awesome! So glad i found your channel! thank you!

[benbush]

Hey, this is excellent instruction, so many great lessons out there and I’ve been searching let me tell ya, your explanation and technic resinates with my understanding, it’s like the right pair of shoes, the “one “ guitar that feels right, seriously, I’m excited about your found it’s way in my search, can’t wait to get home and visit your courses! Thank you for this one, gotta get it!

[humansnotai]

You gave me a lightbulb moment here Chris. Been struggling with the application of CAGED for ages, now I can see it. Thank you so much! Namaste x

[craigiepaigie]

One of the best lessons I've ever seen on YT. For real.

[infjay]

Thanks Chris, great ideas explained here. I'm going to study this further. I very much like this cool clean piece that has an ambient feel to it.

[aucs]

Everyone says the same thing, but I’ll repeat… love the way you teach, Chris. Thank you!

I love the mellow Hendrix vibe you have going on here. Beautiful!

[kevinmorris]

Wow, some beautiful playing. Wonderful writing. Something right about the choices.
Thank you.