Struggling with Rhythm(s) and timing again! Help

[Richard_close2u]

You are not alone in this.
Rhythm is one of the most fundamental aspects and causes many challenges.
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Counting and keeping time when playing to a backing track

People using the App or playing along with a backing track are stepping up to be a member of the band, taking the role of rhythm guitarist. That role is crucial and not an easy one to fill. Going from the essential - but isolated - beginner task of learning to strum once per bar and four strums per bar to then be playing in a band situation is a giant leap. The sound of a backing track is full of instruments busy doing their thing to create the total sound. Hearing and feeling where your guitar …