The chords used in the next four videos are:

Tips and Exercises to help you with chord changes.

The Rest - Please watch this video first as it will explain the technique of the rest. Watch video.

This rhythm uses a quarter rest on the second beat with quarter notes on the first, third and fourth beats. Watch video.

This rhythm uses a quarter rest on the second beat followed by a pair of eighth notes on the third beat. Watch video.

The Eighth Rest - Please watch this video as it will explain the technique of the eighth rest. Watch video.

This rhythm uses a quarter note on the first beat, an eight rest on the down beat of two followed by an eighth note and quarter notes on the third and fourth beats. Watch video.

This rhythm uses a quarter note on the first beat, an eight rest on the down beat of two followed by an eighth note on the upbeat, a pair of eighth notes on the third beat and a quarter note on the fourth beat. Watch video.

Trouble Shooting - If you're having problems with the technique of the rest watch this video.