Of course, “American Band,” by Grand Funk Railroad is a cool song…

But it also happens to showcase a rhythmic issue that I see *all* the time, and I don’t want it to happen to you.

So play this with me, do what I do, and say what I say, and we’ll break this habit if it happens to be there.


    6 replies to "How To Play American Band"

    • timothy theys

      in playing faster like an American Band, are you changing picks? I generally play mediums but find it stiffer playing faster.

    • Howard Dreznin

      How about a little Pinball Wizard

    • Bryan Jackson

      Thanks Griff, for Clarity on playing American band. That is or was a D power chord, which can throw me for a ? But. I’m self taught. There is so much to learn. But basics, I’ve tried to stay there. But, I’m eager to GO, forward, but too often, can’t see the next step.
      Practice. Then practice, then practice, focus, helps.
      Hope, to Be my best when if, opportunities happen.
      Had, opportunity, took it, 3 yrs prior covid played church band. Enjoyed, yet covid erased band.

    • Chester boy

      Excellent tuition Griff

    • Tommytet

      hi

    • Marc

      great stuff! how about some Pete Townshend strumming technique?

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