Vocal and Guitar Performance Techniques

Presentation by Tom Munch

This is a video recorded at the 2007 Fall Rocky Mountain Conference held in Cuchara Colorado in 2007.

Videos

Vocal Tone Performance Tips

Vocal Tone — 30 minutes

Guitar Tone Performance Tips

Guitar Tone — 30 minutes

All in One

There are two versions of this presentation available:

• 320 x 240 smaller video - better for slow connections.

• 640 x 480 larger video - best if you have a really fast connection. The video is approximately 60 minutes long.

Related document: Acoustic Guitar Tone & the L1® also by Tom Munch.

After you watch the videos please help us add some point form notes below. I started with Tom's outline for the headings. You can add content or other points.

Microphone Technique

Working the Mic

• Moving back from the microphone robs you of tone.
• The ToneMatch® Filters were created for close microphone technique.

Stay Glued to the Windscreen

• If you move your head around the microphone, swivel so that you mouth is always pointed at the windscreen.

Plosives

• Having trouble with popping consonants? Move closer to the microphone. Eliminate plosives by keeping your lips on the windscreen

Guitar Technique

Playing Solo

• Be aware of the relative roles and volumes of your Vocals and your Guitar. Don't compete with yourself by overplaying Guitar while singing.

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