https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/galloping-rhythm-tendency-to-speed-up/ Guitar Noise Discussion Board en-US Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:55:03 +0000 wpForo 60 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/galloping-rhythm-tendency-to-speed-up/#post-177085 Mon, 15 May 2006 20:02:15 +0000
That instinct never goes away. Just be aware of it, focus on the beat, and be a better musician for it - channel that excitement into the notes! Not just beginners - LOL. How many times have I seen a score with the commentt "Crescendo ma non accelerando"


A :-)]]> Guitar Players Discussion Alan Green https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/galloping-rhythm-tendency-to-speed-up/#post-177085 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/galloping-rhythm-tendency-to-speed-up/#post-177049 Mon, 15 May 2006 15:55:12 +0000
Mike is finding that excitement from the rhythm pattern. Other musicians find it from a phrase, a technique, or even the volume used (I find it common for beginners learning crescendo/decrescendo to vary the speed right along with the volume)

That instinct never goes away. Just be aware of it, focus on the beat, and be a better musician for it - channel that excitement into the notes!]]> Guitar Players Discussion NoteBoat https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/galloping-rhythm-tendency-to-speed-up/#post-177049 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/galloping-rhythm-tendency-to-speed-up/#post-177042 Mon, 15 May 2006 13:58:52 +0000
Any suggestions (other than to keep plugging away at it until I get it)?

Thanks Yep - been there, messed that up any number of times. Keep plugging away at it and you'll get there eventually.

Best,


A :-)]]> Guitar Players Discussion Alan Green https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/galloping-rhythm-tendency-to-speed-up/#post-177042 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/galloping-rhythm-tendency-to-speed-up/#post-176987 Mon, 15 May 2006 02:42:57 +0000
Slower Gallop

Faster Gallop

Thanks]]> Guitar Players Discussion Anonymous https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/galloping-rhythm-tendency-to-speed-up/#post-176987 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/galloping-rhythm-tendency-to-speed-up/#post-176890 Sun, 14 May 2006 16:14:41 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion Tim_Madsen https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/galloping-rhythm-tendency-to-speed-up/#post-176890 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/galloping-rhythm-tendency-to-speed-up/#post-176810 Sun, 14 May 2006 01:40:38 +0000
Well, you are diagnosing your own disease Doc!

Try to relax and not get so excited. :D

I guess my little rant has to do with many player's believeing that speed=heavy, which it does not. The exact opposite is true.

And while it is very difficult to play super fast, it is even more difficult to play super slow. Set your metronome to 40 and try to play along.

Pretty difficult isn't it?? Even more difficult than playing fast. And speed is something many players use to cover up lack of ability, just as many players use distortion to cover lack of ability. Turn the distortion off. How does it sound now?]]> Guitar Players Discussion Wes Inman https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/galloping-rhythm-tendency-to-speed-up/#post-176810 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/galloping-rhythm-tendency-to-speed-up/#post-176809 Sun, 14 May 2006 01:34:13 +0000
Like I mentioned in another post....I am picking things up a bit faster these days and I get excited that I can play something.

Thanks]]> Guitar Players Discussion Anonymous https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/galloping-rhythm-tendency-to-speed-up/#post-176809 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/galloping-rhythm-tendency-to-speed-up/#post-176808 Sun, 14 May 2006 01:26:58 +0000
Well, just keep practicing with a metronome or drum machine. It is pretty normal for player's to speed up.

Just remember, fast is not heavy, slow is heavy. Take any heavy recording and speed it up. Does it sound heavier? Never. But slow it down. Now it is HEAVY.

I say this because this is a touchy point with me. One of the greatest difficulties I have had in my current band is that the other guys in my band like to race. And it completely ruins the heaviness of many songs. I have had some fairly heated arguments with the other guys on this. Lately, we have learned to relax and slow down. MUCH BETTER. And even my bandmates have admitted this.

So, all I can say is try to play as slow as possible, you will like the results.]]> Guitar Players Discussion Wes Inman https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/galloping-rhythm-tendency-to-speed-up/#post-176808 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/galloping-rhythm-tendency-to-speed-up/#post-17668 Sun, 14 May 2006 00:18:45 +0000
Any suggestions (other than to keep plugging away at it until I get it)?

Thanks]]> Guitar Players Discussion Anonymous https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/galloping-rhythm-tendency-to-speed-up/#post-17668