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Playing Sixteenth Note Rhythms – Part 2

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In this course we’ll be moving on from continuous sixteenth note lines, now combining the new rhythm with eighth notes. There are three possible combinations of eighth notes and sixteenth notes, and each will be examined in turn here. It’s vital that you understand the correct application of downstrokes and upstrokes for each of these rhythms.

Don't forget to hit the Download Resources button above to receive the PDF that accompanies these lessons! This course contains the following videos, each of which can be selected from the video player above:

1. Introduction

In this video I’ll be talking about the different rhythms that will be covered in this course.

2. Eighth Note/Sixteenth Note Rhythm #1

In this video I’ll be introducing a simple rhythm that combines two sixteenth notes with a single eighth note. We’ll cover the picking pattern used to play this rhythm, then we’ll put it to use in some simple exercises.

3. Exercise #7

This exercise is a simple rock bassline.

4. Exercise #8

This exercise makes use of some basic arpeggio shapes.

5. Exercise #9

In this exercise the eighth note in the main rhythm is marked with a staccato dot meaning that it should be played short.

6. Eighth Note/Sixteenth Note Rhythm #2

In this video we’ll be covering a second rhythm that combines two sixteenth notes with a single eighth note. This rhythm is the reverse of the previous rhythm.

7. Exercise #15

This exercise has a simple chord movement but is an excellent demonstration of the second rhythm in action.

8. Exercise #16

This exercise contains quite a few ghost notes. Remember, these are played in exactly the same way in terms of picking.

9. Eighth Note/Sixteenth Note Rhythm #3

In this video we’ll be looking at the third and final rhythm that combines two sixteenth notes with a single eighth note. This is a more complex rhythm that requires more consideration with regard to the application of downstrokes and upstrokes.

10. Exercise #23

This exercise features several quarter note rests, making it a good line to play if you’re still unsure of the new rhythm.

11. Exercise #24

This rock bassline features the third rhythm used several times in a row, which can be quite awkward to play with a plectrum.

12. Exercise #25

This is a complex funk bassline that features a lot of ghost notes as well as the third rhythmic combination.