If your guitar playing feels a little too predictable, rhythm might be the missing piece.

In this lesson segment, Badi Assad demonstrates how percussive effects can transform the instrument into something more vivid, dynamic, and alive.

From soft bossa nova inspired touches to crisp muted textures, this segment offers a fresh way to think about sound production.


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You don't need to play louder to make a stronger impression. Sometimes you just need a deeper sense of pulse!

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