Most lead guitarists use a pick but others prefer to use the fingers of the right hand to produce the notes. It can be a melody line or a riff (repeating pattern of notes) or an improvised solo. When playing Rock, Blues, Funk or Metal, a solid body electric guitar would often be the rhythm guitarist’s first choice.Ī lead guitar usually plays only one or two notes at a time. When playing Folk songs or World or Roots music, a steel string acoustic guitar would be commonly used. It is the power engine of the band, providing the harmony and locking in with the bass and drums to give a solid foundation underneath the vocals or lead guitar.ĭepending on the type of music being played, rhythm guitarists may choose either an acoustic guitar, a hollow body electric guitar or a solid body electric guitar. In a band situation the rhythm guitar gives the music drive and momentum. The left hand holds a chord shape (a group of notes) and the right hand strums the strings with a pick. Rhythm guitar is used to accompany a lead instrument (e.g. With that, here is an introduction to the 3 most common styles of guitar playing. Some are easy, some are difficult and some are in between. There are also specific techniques associated with each playing style which weI will explain in the post below. If you have never played before, there are so many types of guitars and guitar playing styles to choose from that it can be tough to know where to start. Once you have experienced this, you are already on the way to being a guitarist. Something inside us makes us say “What is that sound? I wanna play that!”. Most people are inspired to learn to play guitar by hearing a great guitarist.
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