How can I improve my guitar phrasing?

How can I improve my guitar phrasing?

Change Things Up

1. Try playing a guitar lick several different ways. slow it down.
2. Experiment with dynamics and volume. playing a phrase louder or quieter obviously makes a different emotional impact.
3. Experiment with different picking techniques. play the same lick with a pick, with fingers, legato technique and so on.

What is guitar phrasing?

Phrasing is how a guitar player presents their notes and licks within music. Usually musical phrases are short licks or notes, each separated by space, and are full of dynamics and emotion. B.B. King was a master of the blues and also used phrasing to create his signature sound.

Who is RJ Ronquillo?

R.J. Ronquillo is a Nashville based touring and recording guitarist, educator, and YouTuber. He has toured and performed with a diverse list of artists including: Stevie Wonder, Ricky Martin, Stone Sour, and Thompson Square. As a session musician, his album credits include Santana, Ricky Martin, 2Pac, and DMX.

How can I make my solo more interesting?

PRACTICE ROUTINE

1. Record short chord vamp your choice (or just try Am to D), for two to three minute.
2. Play corresponding scale(s). Ascending and descending. Play the scale a few times with rhythmic variations.
3. Solo focusing on only one of the techniques listed below. Take a break after two to three minutes.

Is rhythm guitar harder than lead?

Rhythm Guitar is Easier to Start With If you are a beginner and just starting to learn guitar, it is easier to start by learning simple rhythm guitar parts instead of learning lead guitar parts. Take a look at the 14 must-know guitar riffs in this lesson and you might be surprised by how easy most of them are.

Who is Tom Quayle?

Tom Quayle is a fusion guitarist from Leeds, UK. Tom currently plays with and on the albums of some of the best fusion musicians in the world, releasing the highly acclaimed ‘Elba Triangle’ album in early 2017 with Virgil Donati, Alex Argento, Marco Sfogli and Allesandro Benvenutti.

Where is RJ Ronquillo from?

Grosse Pointe
Ronquillo grew up in Grosse Pointe. He attended Grosse Pointe South and then earned a bachelor’s degree in studio music and jazz performance from the University of Miami after his graduation from GPA, where he started as a preschooler.