Thanks. I really wish I could post the picture.
The piece I want to play is of a funk/neo soul style.
It comprises 4 sets of 4 beamed 16th notes ie 4 groups of 4.
What is challenging is that all are muted except:
Group 1 - 3rd note is unmuted
Group 2 - 2nd note is unmuted
Group 3 - 1st note is unmuted
Group 4 - the 3rd and 4th notes are unmuted.
This means that 2 noted muted are followed by 1 note unmuted followed by 2 notes muted for most of the bar.
I am struggling with the timing or synching of unmuting/remuting such a piece .
That kind of funk rhythm can be tricky to get used to. The first thing to do is make sure to keep your strumming hand in constant alternate motion on those 1/16th notes. Start by muting all of the 1/16th notes. Then slowly count & focus on one unmute at a time.
Just work on the first beat. Loop it over & again. Same for the second beat. Then work on combining them. Then add the 3rd & 4th beats in this manner. Go slow enough to count out the 1/16th notes so you know you're getting it right.
This lesson demontrates how to do that technique.
https://www.guitartricks.com/lesson/12404
Hope that helps!
