Ain't No Sunshine Rhythm Guitar Lesson

Learn how to play finger style guitar with Ain't No Sunshine!

The rhythm guitar part of 'Ain't No Sunshine' is deeply analyzed in Spytunes blog.

As discussed in the blog, the rhythm guitar part comes from fusing the guitar with what the rhythm section does, this creates a "call and response" with the vocal.

When arranging for one guitar and vocal it is the relationship between them that is important.

First of all the chords have to be right, dynamics need to be built up so the arrangement feels alive but once this is sorted, it is rhythm that matters!

Building a finger style arrangement

By taking turns rhythmically and establishing a calm 8th note groove from the instruments, the vocal can deliver its message using syncopated rhythms.

To learn more about this, practice 16th note rhythmical exercises and these Spyders.

If you can see the similarity between the opening ain't - no - sun, Spyder 13 and All my life's guitar riff you are on your way to understanding music at a different level.

To quickly get started with the finger style pattern, check 'Acoustic Finger Style Guitar' for clues.

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