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.