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Third in a series explaining some of the basics of percussive playing. Dale Campbell takes you through the last part of his song “New Song 2006″ Subscribe to get the new episodes as soon as the come out.
Hi do you mean the … Hi do you mean the pickup in the sound-hole?
If so then the answer is no it is not needed. But it can make it easier on some guitars.
thx. im planning to … thx. im planning to buy a new guitar. my only acoustic which i took from high school years back aint really working for me. cant do the “high hatting” properly and im missing the frets that is required to do your song.
great tutorial and keep it up. im actually learning something for a change.
Work out a cool … Work out a cool riff or chord progression and then see if some simple percussive work can be added, maybe you need some tapping to keep it flowing…..
I may cover this a bit in one of the lessons I am making at the moment….
Only add percussion … Only add percussion/tapping if needed. Every now and again someone (usually a smartass) will say to me “thats great and all but its just showing off you don’t need to do it”.
I always respond by telling them that actually for various reasons I do – It helps the flow of the piece, cannot be played sensibly in another position, or I feel it adds to the music.
To some extent these are very visual techniques but use them to enhance the music and you can’t go wrong.
Hi Paul, glad they … Hi Paul, glad they have been useful.
Composition is a difficult one, everyone has a different method. And I find that I even vary from song to song, some points to watch would be –
Staying focused, this can mean trying to work out what the most important element of a song or section is and try to enhance it. Don’t over complicate for the sake of adding a technique if it detracts from the melody for example.
All of these … All of these lessons are really great and I’ved learned a lot from them, but if you could possibly make a lesson about tips for composing using percussive/tapping techniques, it would be much appreciated.
Thanks
you keep finding … you keep finding ways to improve your videos but wheres the 4th,thank anyway for such great lessons,much appreciated is your time,, says yoda!
Thanks for these … Thanks for these videos, really enjoying them. Any news on the the 4th tutorial? I’m looking forward to harmonic and tapping lessons you see
They are slapped ( … They are slapped (or tapped) harmonics. If you can play normal harmonics this should make sense –
When you play a ‘normal’ harmonic at 12 your put a finger from your left hand lightly onto the string at the harmonic ‘node’ point ( just over the metal of fret 12). You then pluck with your right hand to impart ‘energy’ into the string and make it ring.
In this example you are creating the ‘node’ and imparting the ‘energy’ at the same moment with a single slap, (has a sort of whipping motion).
This is a great way … This is a great way to get out of the usual guitar playing rut. Yeah my fingers and wrist ache and I swear I heard my guitar crack but its fun. Thanks Dale
I’m going to have … I’m going to have to work on this! Would love to get some precussive effects into some of my compositions. Thanks for the video!! -Derek
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is there anything …
is there anything to get some high defined harmonics???
Andy used to, but …
Andy used to, but now Andy plays Greenfield guitars.
Does Mr. Mckee use …
Does Mr. Mckee use an Avalon as well?
thank you so much!! …
thank you so much!! saludos desde México, I hope hear you, once in my life
Hi do you mean the …
Hi do you mean the pickup in the sound-hole?
If so then the answer is no it is not needed. But it can make it easier on some guitars.
good ear man, glad …
good ear man, glad you spotted it!
Hi Dale!!! your …
Hi Dale!!! your guitar have one metal bar, is very important for the sound??
jajaja cool Mario …
jajaja cool Mario Bros
thx. im planning to …
thx. im planning to buy a new guitar. my only acoustic which i took from high school years back aint really working for me. cant do the “high hatting” properly and im missing the frets that is required to do your song.
great tutorial and keep it up. im actually learning something for a change.
Its an Avalon L25 …
Its an Avalon L25 Cedar top.
what kind of guitar …
what kind of guitar is he using?
Finally is someone …
Finally is someone able to explain me that
Work out a cool …
Work out a cool riff or chord progression and then see if some simple percussive work can be added, maybe you need some tapping to keep it flowing…..
I may cover this a bit in one of the lessons I am making at the moment….
Only add percussion …
Only add percussion/tapping if needed. Every now and again someone (usually a smartass) will say to me “thats great and all but its just showing off you don’t need to do it”.
I always respond by telling them that actually for various reasons I do – It helps the flow of the piece, cannot be played sensibly in another position, or I feel it adds to the music.
To some extent these are very visual techniques but use them to enhance the music and you can’t go wrong.
Hi Paul, glad they …
Hi Paul, glad they have been useful.
Composition is a difficult one, everyone has a different method. And I find that I even vary from song to song, some points to watch would be –
Staying focused, this can mean trying to work out what the most important element of a song or section is and try to enhance it. Don’t over complicate for the sake of adding a technique if it detracts from the melody for example.
All of these …
All of these lessons are really great and I’ved learned a lot from them, but if you could possibly make a lesson about tips for composing using percussive/tapping techniques, it would be much appreciated.
Thanks
I’m still …
I’m still uncomfortable with this percussive guitar thing…. Meh, each to their own. :]
you keep finding …
you keep finding ways to improve your videos but wheres the 4th,thank anyway for such great lessons,much appreciated is your time,, says yoda!
V.nice idea may …
V.nice idea may have to give that a whirl….
Fantastic!! I play …
Fantastic!! I play drums but you have showed me something even mre impressive. Thanks Dale- Process of learning has begun!!
Thanks for these …
Thanks for these videos, really enjoying them. Any news on the the 4th tutorial? I’m looking forward to harmonic and tapping lessons you see
They are slapped ( …
They are slapped (or tapped) harmonics. If you can play normal harmonics this should make sense –
When you play a ‘normal’ harmonic at 12 your put a finger from your left hand lightly onto the string at the harmonic ‘node’ point ( just over the metal of fret 12). You then pluck with your right hand to impart ‘energy’ into the string and make it ring.
In this example you are creating the ‘node’ and imparting the ‘energy’ at the same moment with a single slap, (has a sort of whipping motion).
This is a great way …
This is a great way to get out of the usual guitar playing rut. Yeah my fingers and wrist ache and I swear I heard my guitar crack but its fun. Thanks Dale
i didnt really …
i didnt really understand how you hit those tones, 12 and 19. is it with the top or underside of the finger?
I’m going to have …
I’m going to have to work on this! Would love to get some precussive effects into some of my compositions. Thanks for the video!! -Derek