Not asking which one you play, since I'm guessing you all play both like I do. But which one do you prefer playing? To me, Rhythm's probably more fun more of the time, but Lead playing definitely has it's moments, especially in a band situation... What's yr opinion?
Lead or Rhythm?
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Posted 24 February 2010 - 02:21 PM
i'd definately say i'm a rhythm player first and foremost 
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Posted 24 February 2010 - 03:17 PM
Rhythm. I'm quite interested in texture, so I really like playing rhythm guitar.
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Posted 24 February 2010 - 04:31 PM
Yeah, I do love textural stuff on Guitar... A lot of Shoegaze is more two Rhythm Guitars than one Rhythm and one Lead. If I was in a Rawk band though, Lead playing would probably be cooler than Rhythm.
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Posted 24 February 2010 - 07:24 PM
I'm definitely a rhythm guy
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Posted 25 February 2010 - 04:22 PM
rhythm 
were all the lead guitarists? lol
were all the lead guitarists? lol
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Posted 25 February 2010 - 05:19 PM
I played lead in every band ive been in and in my newest project that im starting me and my friend brian switch off rhythm and lead duties because its more of a m3talz band.
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Posted 26 February 2010 - 02:41 PM
Personally, I like to do both and mix them up. I do not think I could choose between the two.
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Posted 26 February 2010 - 04:42 PM
i spose im a rhythm kinda guy as i like teh ambientz and stuff like that, but I can play leads in generic classic rock stuff fine... I could play it for hours but its just a bit boring.
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Posted 26 February 2010 - 06:00 PM
I had to take a guitar to work one day so i could tinker with it.
Any way somebody asked me, "Do you play guitar then?" Yes" I responded. "So what is it you play then? Bass?" "Er no this is'nt a bass." "Oh right so is it lead guitar?" "Yes" i said. "I play lead and rhythm. Its all the same to me."
Now up until now this conversation was pretty dull and i could'nt wait for it to end, however, at that point my co-worker asked me a question that made my day. It just made me feel all happy inside an confirmed my opinion that 90% of people are stupid and un-educated.
"So is that a rhythm guitar or a lead guitar you've got there?"
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Any way somebody asked me, "Do you play guitar then?" Yes" I responded. "So what is it you play then? Bass?" "Er no this is'nt a bass." "Oh right so is it lead guitar?" "Yes" i said. "I play lead and rhythm. Its all the same to me."
Now up until now this conversation was pretty dull and i could'nt wait for it to end, however, at that point my co-worker asked me a question that made my day. It just made me feel all happy inside an confirmed my opinion that 90% of people are stupid and un-educated.
"So is that a rhythm guitar or a lead guitar you've got there?"
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Posted 27 February 2010 - 08:16 AM
"So is that a rhythm guitar or a lead guitar you've got there?"
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Posted 27 February 2010 - 10:14 PM
When I play guitar, I tend to play in Drive Like Jehu/ Fugazi/ Sonic Youth type bands. There really is no definitive "lead" or "rhythm", so I just put lead, because 9/10 times I'm the guy making the funny high pitched noises...
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Posted 28 February 2010 - 10:34 AM
I wish I knew anyone who played an instrument and liked good music v_v...
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Posted 28 February 2010 - 12:05 PM
I wish I knew anyone who played an instrument and liked good music v_v...
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Posted 28 February 2010 - 12:10 PM
Indeed I do, I know all of you. Nobody in Stevenage, I meant though. But if I ever move to London, I'd be more than happy to play Bass for you in a classic Thrash band lol.
In fact, if I'm ever near any of you, we should at least have a jam...
In fact, if I'm ever near any of you, we should at least have a jam...
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Posted 28 February 2010 - 01:13 PM
i want to visit chris and make kurt videos in his garage
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Posted 28 February 2010 - 01:45 PM
i want to visit chris and make kurt videos in his garage
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Posted 28 February 2010 - 03:23 PM
i want to visit chris and make kurt videos in his garage
You don't even want to SEE the videos McPedo makes in his garage...
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Posted 28 February 2010 - 03:25 PM
t00 much p3d0z!
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Posted 01 March 2010 - 10:10 PM
Personally, I like to do both and mix them up. I do not think I could choose between the two.
I couldn't choose...they flow into each other.
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