Use METRIC MODULATION for smooth and logical tempo changes – best explanation!

In this rhythm guitar lesson, I explain what Metric Modulation is and how to use it for songwriting and create smooth and logical tempo changes and meter changes. Metric modulation is a remarkable rhythm technique that creates rhythmic tension between sections. It's used frequently in Progressive Rock and Progressive Metal but you’ll in in other styles just as well. You can see it as a rhythmic variation of the key modulation using a pivot note value instead of a pivot chord. I’ll guide you through the theory step by step, I’ll give you practice ideas and -most important - I’ll show you real music examples so you can get inspired and be able to use metric modulation in you music. Level 5/6 #metricmodulation #rhythmlesson #guitarlesson #tempo #musictheory #progrock #progressiverock 0:00 Introduction to metric modulation 2:23 The pivot note value 3:08 Metric modulation in music 3:45 What is a meter? 4:52 How to calculate the new tempo 5:51 Examples 6:02 1:3 metric modulation (dramatic slowdown) 8:03 1:3 metric modulation example 8:20 3:2 metric modulation (speed-up) 9:25 3:2 meter modulation example 9:53 2:3 metric modulation (slowdown) 10:50 2:3 metric modulation example 11:25 4:3 metric modulation (speed-up) 13:28 3:4 meter modulation (slowdown) 14:41 3:4 metric modulation example 15:04 Different types of metric modulation 15:41 The Mirror (Dream Theater) – example 16:16 Conclusion My *E-BOOK STORE* (affordable crystal-clear guitar lessons packed with audio examples) HTTPS://QJAMTRACKS.MYSHOPIFY.COM My *PATREON PAGE* for support and extra’s:   / qjamtracks   **SOCIAL MEDIA / CONTACT: **   / qjamtracks     / qjamtracks   https://    / qjamtracks   Strandberg Guitars https://strandbergguitars.com *Neural DSP PluginS * https://neuraldsp.com/ (c)2026 Rob van Hal, Netherlands