Sit in the pocket like a PRO

I find that most guitar players are getting a bit ahead of themselves in one particular way. Here's what I think the issue is.

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[JJvienneau]

Took me 20 years of playing in original and cover bands to learn this. It's taken me another 15 to find other musicians that get it. Thanks for your great teachings 😁

[TexasJackdaw]

Man, I preached this in every band I played in. That back beat is SO important to humanizing songs/grooves. There has to be a tight relationship between the drummer and bass player to establish the foundation. But … a rhythm guitar player with tendencies to rush can actually wreck the pocket. I love that you’re covering this. Thanks again, Justin, for sharing your wealth of knowledge. 🙏

[cooterbascher]

Nice, playing bass changed my whole approach to rhythm playing on guitar. I started hearing things I was previously glazing over. 🤟

[rianadams]

Justin, when I saw the thumbnail I laughed so hard. It's classic YouTube! Bloody brilliant. Also, thanks for sharing all this information... for *free*... with the world! You are a gentleman and a mathematician.

[Jesse_Johnson]

Your channel is hands down one of the informative and most inspiring channels on YT. Thank you for your time, honesty, and wisdom. Cheers

[TomCPlus]

My weekly gig is video-recorded . . . and I watch it, every time. I was doing exactly as you describe, trying to get my ideas out (using my skill level at the time) and not keeping with my drummer and bass player well enough. Horrified, I made myself get better! That video and my personal discomfort with sucking made for great motivation. Thanks for the 3 years of lessons.

[Pantalooj]

Justin, you have to be the most musical bloke on YouTube. I am always in awe of how readily your ideas sit straight into what ever you are playing over. Thanks for this clip and the track ... looking forward to playing with it and hopefully using some of your ideas

[meeno_the_man]

My dude! Every deep dive with you is illuminating!

[jerrymckenzie]

I've improved my pockets dramatically by stuffing them with money.

[wdbuchner]

What a nice, low stress approach. The track reminds me of a Tracy Chapman song, nice and easy just sittin in the pocket, keeping it simple adding space where it warrants.

[Flyit]

your chord memory on the board, never seen someone do that without looking.. that is mastery on another level

[fiddlefolk]

One of the worst and best things I ever done for myself was getting a home recording set up! Learning to play with a click, playing clean, layering also made me aware of just how bad ass session players are! It is a microscope! I had gotten away with a lot playing live...Real eye opener!

[Colinjohnmusic]

Tasty, thanks! More taste-less waste.

[ssommerfeld]

Thanks for the free stuff Justin! You ROCK!

[paolomillo]

how important this topic is... and we always understand it too late 😤 thanks Justin for this video, it's one of those that you have to watch at least once a month 🤗

[Docsjeff]

This is Awesome info.When I’m not singing I’ll play these and when I am singing.I’ll have our other guitar player play this.Sending this to him right now.

[stevenestes]

Justin: I want you to just focus on playing the chords.
Me: This is a great idea. I’m going to try this out.
Me, 20 seconds in: Must

[jeffro.]

Well, Justin, I'm glad you made this video...
for all the other guys that need it, lol.
But it has never been a problem for me, even when i was just starting out.
I have always played in the pocket.
It's not just me, whenever I've played with others, they all say it.
I guess I just have good timing? Maybe some folks have it, an' others don't?
IDK. 🤪
Great sounds, though. You've got some good triads goin' there. I like how you teach how the chords "pull" toward each other.
For me, I like having a good rhythm that inspires my solos.
I also like to "leave space." I know some guys play like "run-on sentences." I've never done that.
I also don't do "modes."
Well, maybe I play 'em, but I don't think 'em. I just play what's in my head, y'know?!
Keep on bluesin'...!
👍👍👍. 🤪

[koho]

There's some stellar phrasing going on here.

[-itkindaworks-]

Yes, my pocket does suck - thanks again for the excellent lesson! Back to learning...