Showing posts with label guitar rest. Show all posts
Showing posts with label guitar rest. Show all posts
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
How can you use audacity to split a track into separate tracks?
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Bodge
what i want to do is split a track into separate tracks e.g. separate the guitar from the rest of the track so i can mute it and play along with the song.
Answer
You cannot do that. It's virtually impossible.
Mixed tracks are like mixed paint. Once it's mixed, it's extremely difficult. Consider trying to get the color yellow from green.
You cannot do that. It's virtually impossible.
Mixed tracks are like mixed paint. Once it's mixed, it's extremely difficult. Consider trying to get the color yellow from green.
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Friday, September 20, 2013
What kind of Guitar is used with a harmonizer?
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Sarrah
My boyfriend loves guitar and has been planning to buy a new one. I wanted to surprise him on valentines day with a new guitar but i know nothing about guitars. I remember him saying he wants to buy a guitar and a harmonizer. I am not sure if we can use all kinds of guitar with a harmonizer. What kind of guitar should i buy?
Answer
A harmonizer is an effects box that you run both a microphone and your guitar cable into; it picks up what chord your guitar is playing AND what note you're singing and doubles your voice at other pitches to give you - presto! - backing vocals. I played in a band with a guy who had one once, and it made me wonder why the rest of us were standing in front of microphones. It can be kind of confusing for an audience, wondering where all the other voices are coming from. The only one on the market I'm aware of right now is from Eventide for about $500, and you should be able to run any type of guitar into it.
I'd agree about not buying him a guitar, though - each player has their own "feel" for what they like in an instrument, subtle things like the contour of the neck, and it's really hard to pick one out for another person. I'd go with a gift card - or to make it less impersonal, tell him you're taking him on a shopping trip to the guitar store for up to $___ (whatever you can afford).
CORRECTION: What I was thinking of was the TC Helicon VoiceTone which is about $300, not $500. I'm not sure if you BF meant something like that or the Eventide I mentioned before, which is NOT for vocals but is a multi-effects box for octaves, pitch shifting, and related effects.
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/pro-audio/tc-helicon-voicetone-harmony-g-xt-vocal-harmony-and-effects-pedal-for-guitarists
A harmonizer is an effects box that you run both a microphone and your guitar cable into; it picks up what chord your guitar is playing AND what note you're singing and doubles your voice at other pitches to give you - presto! - backing vocals. I played in a band with a guy who had one once, and it made me wonder why the rest of us were standing in front of microphones. It can be kind of confusing for an audience, wondering where all the other voices are coming from. The only one on the market I'm aware of right now is from Eventide for about $500, and you should be able to run any type of guitar into it.
I'd agree about not buying him a guitar, though - each player has their own "feel" for what they like in an instrument, subtle things like the contour of the neck, and it's really hard to pick one out for another person. I'd go with a gift card - or to make it less impersonal, tell him you're taking him on a shopping trip to the guitar store for up to $___ (whatever you can afford).
CORRECTION: What I was thinking of was the TC Helicon VoiceTone which is about $300, not $500. I'm not sure if you BF meant something like that or the Eventide I mentioned before, which is NOT for vocals but is a multi-effects box for octaves, pitch shifting, and related effects.
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/pro-audio/tc-helicon-voicetone-harmony-g-xt-vocal-harmony-and-effects-pedal-for-guitarists
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Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Sunday, August 25, 2013
Why did i get an electric shock from my guitar?
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ladiesbull
I was just playing my guitar and i rest my arm over the strings and i got an electric shock. It didn't happen to my fingers and every time i pt my arm over i got shocked. I restrung my guitar a few days ago if that helps.
Answer
silencetheevil8 is onto this. Let's go a little deeper with that. I'll make some assumptions- that you are in the US and the AC cord on your amplifier has 2 prongs vs. a 3 prong grounded cord. I play guitar in bands quite often, moving my (our) equipment around to different venues and plugging into different wiring systems. I have never been shocked with a properly grounded amplifier (I have been shocked several times with ungrounded amps). Does the amp have a "polarity" switch? That's a good sign that it's NOT a properly grounded amp. Have a reputable electronics shop replaced the old 2 prong cord (eliminating the polarity switch, if any) with a 3 prong grounded AC cord. I did this with MY 1970 Marshall Super Lead (good taste, silencetheevil8!) and that took care of it. If you already have a 3 prong grounded cord on the amp- the wall outlet in your house may not be properly wired and not grounded- call an electrician. Are you getting just a 'tingle' when you touch the strings? It may become worse if you touch the guitar AND another piece of electronic equipment (like your lips to a metal microphone, for instance) so "get ur done".
silencetheevil8 is onto this. Let's go a little deeper with that. I'll make some assumptions- that you are in the US and the AC cord on your amplifier has 2 prongs vs. a 3 prong grounded cord. I play guitar in bands quite often, moving my (our) equipment around to different venues and plugging into different wiring systems. I have never been shocked with a properly grounded amplifier (I have been shocked several times with ungrounded amps). Does the amp have a "polarity" switch? That's a good sign that it's NOT a properly grounded amp. Have a reputable electronics shop replaced the old 2 prong cord (eliminating the polarity switch, if any) with a 3 prong grounded AC cord. I did this with MY 1970 Marshall Super Lead (good taste, silencetheevil8!) and that took care of it. If you already have a 3 prong grounded cord on the amp- the wall outlet in your house may not be properly wired and not grounded- call an electrician. Are you getting just a 'tingle' when you touch the strings? It may become worse if you touch the guitar AND another piece of electronic equipment (like your lips to a metal microphone, for instance) so "get ur done".
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Wednesday, August 7, 2013
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What is the best bass guitar hanger?
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Parad0xfoo
Is there a system that hangs the guitar vertically (I don't like the angled ones) that has something that the bottom of the guitar can rest on, as well as the holder for the neck? My bass guitar is quite heavy, and I'm worried the regular hangers might put strain on the neck. It could be like a floor stand, which cradles the bottom, but instead sticks out of the wall. I couldn't find anything like that, so I am thinking about making one. Does anyone know of anything like that?
Answer
bolt your regular stand to the wall,
bolt your regular stand to the wall,
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Friday, July 12, 2013
What is the best seating for a classical guitar player?
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Elmo
My brother plays classical guitar constantly. I was wondering, what would the most comfortable, best-fitting seating be?
Answer
If you mean how to hold the guitar...For right handed players the guitar rests on the left thigh with the left foot elevated (raised) off the ground supported by a foot stand.
If you mean how to hold the guitar...For right handed players the guitar rests on the left thigh with the left foot elevated (raised) off the ground supported by a foot stand.
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Tuesday, July 9, 2013
How do you hold your guitar?
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Maiku
I was browsing the web and ran into a how-to site for guitar playing. I read some of the basics and one of the points made was that you shouldn't let your strumming arm rest on any part of the guitar.
I've been playing for a few months and I have a really hard time playing like they recommended. How do you strum the guitar? Do you rest your arm on the guitar, and if so does it cause any problems with any advanced techniques?
Answer
Well sitting down its ok, I do that. But they must be talking about when you play standing up, then you cant unless your palm mutting. Ive been playing for almost 5 years, I dont think it causes a problem, well, it hasnt for me. But theres basically no rules. Ive been playing for 5 years and hella good, only thing I cant do is sweep pick. But it takes time and effort, just dont ever give up no matter how hard it is bro.
Well sitting down its ok, I do that. But they must be talking about when you play standing up, then you cant unless your palm mutting. Ive been playing for almost 5 years, I dont think it causes a problem, well, it hasnt for me. But theres basically no rules. Ive been playing for 5 years and hella good, only thing I cant do is sweep pick. But it takes time and effort, just dont ever give up no matter how hard it is bro.
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Monday, July 8, 2013
What is the best seating for a classical guitar player?
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Elmo
My brother plays classical guitar constantly. I was wondering, what would the most comfortable, best-fitting seating be?
Answer
If you mean how to hold the guitar...For right handed players the guitar rests on the left thigh with the left foot elevated (raised) off the ground supported by a foot stand.
If you mean how to hold the guitar...For right handed players the guitar rests on the left thigh with the left foot elevated (raised) off the ground supported by a foot stand.
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Thursday, June 20, 2013
Im working on a classical guitar piece with long stretches... must I play with the guitar on my left leg?
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BlueWorld
The fret stretches are very long... and I know it's easier to fret if your guitar is over your fretting hand's knee.
But I know popular and folk guitarists play with the guitar resting on their picking hand's knee.
Is this such an obvious limitation for popular and folk guitarists?
Answer
Hey SW
Classical guitar is positioned on the left knee but, if you notice carefully, the person's body is slightly turned to the left which facilitates the playing.
The guitar seems centered and the left hand has to be parallel to the fingerboard which is a mistake , many guitar players make. They tend to have a bad hand position nd never parallel. This greatly limits the stretching.
Hey SW
Classical guitar is positioned on the left knee but, if you notice carefully, the person's body is slightly turned to the left which facilitates the playing.
The guitar seems centered and the left hand has to be parallel to the fingerboard which is a mistake , many guitar players make. They tend to have a bad hand position nd never parallel. This greatly limits the stretching.
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Monday, May 20, 2013
Im working on a classical guitar piece with long stretches... must I play with the guitar on my left leg?
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BlueWorld
The fret stretches are very long... and I know it's easier to fret if your guitar is over your fretting hand's knee.
But I know popular and folk guitarists play with the guitar resting on their picking hand's knee.
Is this such an obvious limitation for popular and folk guitarists?
Answer
Hey SW
Classical guitar is positioned on the left knee but, if you notice carefully, the person's body is slightly turned to the left which facilitates the playing.
The guitar seems centered and the left hand has to be parallel to the fingerboard which is a mistake , many guitar players make. They tend to have a bad hand position nd never parallel. This greatly limits the stretching.
Hey SW
Classical guitar is positioned on the left knee but, if you notice carefully, the person's body is slightly turned to the left which facilitates the playing.
The guitar seems centered and the left hand has to be parallel to the fingerboard which is a mistake , many guitar players make. They tend to have a bad hand position nd never parallel. This greatly limits the stretching.
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