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LEARN TO READ RHYTHMS

Guitarists are generally not so good at reading music. It’s not entirely our fault, though. As you’ll remember from the fretboard knowledge section every note can be played in lots of locations, so it’s not as straightforward as it is on, say, a piano – be better at is understanding and reading rhythms. This will enable you to read chord charts like the one below and communicate better with other musicians – especially drummers. This section introduces you to basic rhythm notation and gives you a chance to test your knowledge.

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