Rhythm Pattern Skills - Hone through Exploring and Experimenting

Most of the songs include chord grids with song lyrics, but lack rhythm information. Therefore, every newbie wonders what kind of rhythm pattern they should follow. The answer to this question is a little complex, but with a little practice you will become independent and will not worry about it.

Understand rhythm patterns

One important thing to understand while taking Esraj Lessons are that there is no correct or wrong rhythm. There are myriads of possible patterns and each one will sound great.

Interpretation changes

Rhythm is an element, which allows changing the song’s interpretation. If you pay attention to a song, then the rhythm pattern in first verse will differ from the one applied in the 3^rd verse. Actually, this depends on the musicians feeling or mood, so he/she tweaks the interpretations in some parts. You will notice this clearly in live plays, where rhythm patterns are different. 

Avoid recreating original rhythm

Recreating original rhythm is challenging for a first time composer. To do this, first they have to buy official songbook available in stores or train their ears to spot rhythm patterns. The former solution needs real money to buy and time to decipher rhythmical writing. The latter solution is complicated, because it needs experience to hear and immediately create an original rhythm pattern. 

• Figuring out the original rhythm pattern is time-consuming


• The playing conditions are not same, as those of the recorded album (many instruments are involved)

Make rhythm pattern simple

There will be songs, where rhythm patterns are very complex, and being a newbie, it is wise to start simplifying rhythm patterns. Pick a known pattern and play the song instead of wasting time and money to recreate something beyond your reach.

Play your personal feels

Every professional interpret the original song in a different way or apply their personal style and change the rhythm pattern. Therefore, newbie must feel free and change rhythmic patterns in accordance to their mood or context. In due course, they will learn to deal with playing covers that are worth listening.

Exploring and experimenting

Whenever you try things spontaneously and stumble upon a rhythm pattern, which sounds great, keep it, and discard the bad ones. This continuous exploring effort will result in making you capable of recognizing good rhythm patterns impulsively. Develop this skill through regular practice and experimentation.

Count beats & measure

While creating rhythmic patterns, count the beats of each chord to measure its connection. This is vital to create a great rhythmic pattern.

To figure the number of beats, the first time composer can listen to original song and spot chord changes. It is difficult in the beginning, but is an essential skill for Esraj Lessons. This task can be tedious in the start, but once you attain some experience, it is a quick process.