Rhythm

secrets of rhythm guitar

– solid time
– “grooving” / rhythmically compelling via a specific central strum pattern or set of accents
– chord extensions
– percussive elements
– chord embellishments
– bass lines
– space
– rhythmic variety that maintains key accents that highlight the groove
– varied strum patterns that may change the feel but still fit the harmonic rhythm
– anticipating
– varied voicings