Is there a rule on when to use a full measure walk up verses a half measure walk. I have noticed in some videos you use a 4 beat walk and others a 2 beat walk. I apologize if i just haven’t made it to that video yet.
Rhythm walk question
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Great question @doc_goddard. No, there is no rule, it is simply taste and what you think sounds good.
I’ll sometimes make that decision based on what instrumentation I have around me. If I’m just playing guitar alone, I may lean toward half measures if I want to hear more chordal information. If I’m in a band situation and the chords are communicated well, I may accent a walk by using a whole measure. It really is about taste and what you feel like doing in the moment…don’t make it a rule.
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