Mobile Rhythm Games?

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Hi. Probably a silly question but anyone know if there is any benefit to playing any of the various rhythm games on mobile phone in relation to rhythm for music/guitar?

The games seem to have backing tracks and apparently you’re supposed to ‘feel the groove’ of the music in order to play them. I have no rhythm even for someone still on the early parts of grade 1 and so wondered if playing one of these games would be of any benefit (whilst still being completely different to playing guitar). I also wondered if my lack of rhythm would prevent me from playing those games…

Thanks.

edit: I have been trying to tap my feet to music again (or a thumb while driving). With that I figured that even if I’m not always following the rhythm correctly then in this case bad practice is better than no practice, and eventually it will become more natural. Hopefully.

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Have you tried this ?

it would help you :slight_smile:

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Thanks for that MacOneill. I did look at that but the forums here seemed to say that the first part of that is similar to what is included in the Beginner Course, and the other parts are more advanced. Whereas I’d wondered if the mobile apps, similar to the foot tapping when listening to music, would help with the basics before that.

Also when I’ve tried to learn previously, I’ve been trying to do the Beginner Course plus something else, and I haven’t kept it up. Thanks.

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Tony, while the first part of the Strumming SOS might concentrate on strumming patterns taught in Grade 1, it is much more intense and addresses strumming issues in greater detail. I would highly recommend it.

As to apps, it surely depends what kind of apps you mean exactly and what you wish to get out of them? Some of them are more educational like “Perfect Ear” for example which includes some rhythm tapping exercises. Then there are certain others that look like fun games, but I’m not sure how much they can help you feel rhythm in the end.

I think listening to music and trying to identify rhythm and beat is always a good thing. The more you do it, the easier it will become. Start with songs where rhythm etc. can easily be recognized. This one e.g. is a good example

Then… have you seen that there is video from one of the last Vintage Clubs dealing with rhythm for beginners? This could surely also be very helpful for you (also check the resources, Richard added).

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Certainly couldn’t hurt, especially if your rhythm isn’t good. And if you find it fun, why not?

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Thanks for the reply jkahn. I mean don’t get me wrong, I’m not expecting it to replace Strumming SOS for example, just to maybe fill in a bit of the backlog that I didn’t get by going to dance classes when I was younger for example :smiley:

edit: Yes okay, “Can I replace 5 years of dance classes with a mobile game in terms of getting a sense of rhythm?” is probably a no :smiley:
But if it doesn’t replace guitar playing time maybe it’s okay?..

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I think that’s the crucial bit. If you’re on the bus/train or away from your guitar then there’s no downside and maybe they could help. If you get addicted and you’re gaming instead of playing guitar then not so good!

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So are rhythm games basically Guitar Hero but without the guitar controller? Maybe I was too optimistic :slight_smile:
edit: Ah yeah, I see wikipedia has guitar hero down as a rhythm game.

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have you tried apps like yousician or simply guitar ?
you re more guided about rythm than on the musopia app or sos strumming

Im a yousician user and its a great app , and way less a game than guitar hero

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Thanks for that. You use that together with Justin’s content? I’d seen it before but maybe not thought of it the right way.

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yes i use both

I follow JG lessons , I practice items like songs and I use the musopia app but I use Yousician too
it really goes well together
you should try it

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Thanks. I had tried yousician previously but gave it another go. For it to work as I was thinking, I’d need to listen to the sound rather than just playing a note when the screen tells me to I think. Might give that a go tomorrow.

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Also interesting seeing about MatchMySound on this site. I wondered if something could be done with that for rhythm at a lower skill level. Maybe. :smiley:

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yes , you gotta learn to feel the groove ,
the dot on the screen is a help at first

Ìf you keep at it , it should help you :slight_smile:

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I think that the best option is to simplynlisten to a lot of music and pay attention to the rhythm. Tap your foot, clap your hand, shake your head, move the whole body to get that rhythm into your mind. And just do it a lot, with the songs you’re learning, with music you love.

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Just looking at Strumming Foundations (from Strumming SOS). I’ve been a beginner a long time and bought Strumming 1 a long time ago I think, but Strumming Foundations looks to be aimed at beginners as well as more experienced guitarists. Not sure I need the full package yet but Strumming Foundations might be worth a look. Thanks.

I’m also trying to tap while I’m in the car, takes time for it to feel natural though I guess.

I did look at Yousician thanks but it probably wasn’t quite what I was looking for but thanks for the tip anyway.

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Just noticed, Strumming Foundations (first part of Strumming SOS) looks to be available on the Skills tab of the app. Nice, and roughly what I was looking for I think.

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SOS strumming is ALWAYS the answer !!!

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