Rhythm or lead

[Guest]

Hi guys I’m going to talk about rhythm and lead. So I used to fool myself and say I was a lead player my second year into playing I noticed I needed to work on my rhythm and timing so I worked on that imaged of lead. Then I noticed I need to work on lead playing. So basically do you guys have any suggestions to help me balance the two. I want to be mainly rhythm but I want to be able to write a good solo. Also which do you prefer rhythm or lead? And do you like syn or Zacky more as a guitar player let me know.

 

[idssdi]

I am personally more of a lead guitar player. As to who I prefer, it’s hard because rhytm is probably more important in band situation than lead but i really liek melodies and stuff so i I gravitate more towars Syn (even though Zacky plays mean lead stuff as well).
The way I practice my rhytm and lend stuffs at the same time s usually by Just learning complete songs with vocals from start to finish because then you will have the solo(s) and thet riffs (rhytm) in one go.

 

[Joe Giumarello]

For me, I usually learn the most by playing songs, recognizing strumming patterns, arpeggios, etc. A great person that played lead and rhythm was Randy Rhodes. Songs like SATO, I Don’t Know, Mr. Crowley all have great rhythm parts and lead parts for just one guitar player. Personally, I’m a huge fan of Syn, so lean more to the lead side when I play. But keep in mind that Zacky can play a lot of the harmonies that Syn writes, so I imagine his lead playing (although we don’t hear him solo) is pretty great.

 

[Filip Tomiša]

Both rhythm and lead are important. Look at Daron Malakian from System of a Down. Even though he plays solos and everything he still considers himself as a rythm player. If you listen to his guitar you can really notice that. He managed to combine both into one.

 

[Guest]

Thank you for your suggestions and your opinion on lead and rhythm

 

[Guest]

Yes I am working on making harmonies so I think the way it could be easier making a solo. I think overall syn if a better lead player and zacky is better at rhythm so their rules are definitely perfect for the band. And they definitely tie together well

 

[Ana Psuturi]

I can’t really define what I like to play more : rhythm or lead, I think they are both equal and important in any song. And If you’re playing lead you can be rhythmic in there as well, make solo more groovy and really fit with rhythmsection of a band. As to who I like better, I prefer Syn,but Zacky is a great guitar player and does a lot of job on stage as well/

 

[Gerben]

Lead sounds more fun but rhythm is kinda more important, IMO, there’s already the vocals for the main melody.

 

[Guest]

That is a good idea thank you