@@SamWittek we recently started doing two EGs and I’ve learned chords and diamonds do not always add a lot and a lot of the times do get lost in the mix. Also if you have acoustic in the mix they’re usually doing that anyway. So this has been top of mind.
Thank you for this!! Could you do the same for the acoustic+1elec combo? I'd love some tips for not getting mushy/muddled sounds. And then, elec+acoustic+piano (I find I'm often conflicting with the piano melody on my elec - and then wondering, am I too clean, i.e. too similar to the piano sound). God bless you for everything you are doing here!
Glad this was helpful! For sure, I think a single electric video deserves its own vid so I'll have to do that. In an acoustic setup though I'd prob let the acoustic drive the dynamics, since they almost act as more of a percussion instrument. Depends on the context of course but I might simplify, like playing more open diamonds, less "picky" stuff. If your keys player is heavily covering a lot of melody stuff, then I'd try to double when it makes sense (or take an octave lower/higher if it's sounding too muddled). When it doesn't make sense to double up, then I'd try to do more rhythmic stuff, maybe even going lower down the neck and filling some lower territory. Again context matters big time, these are just some general thoughts haha. Hope this helps!
@SamWittek It really does, thank you! I've found with the keys that they cover the same sonic territory as the whole neck (two hands lol). So I'm trying to at least differentiate tonally (with a little dirt). I think you're right though, less picky stuff, more diamonds, lower down the neck - that's what I'll try this weekend!
Great video Sam! Loved that you emphasized being intentional with effects and not just mindlessly kicking certain things (effects) on; Let them serve the part you’re playing. That’s such a good reminder for everyone, and especially me! It’s so easy to get carried away… great stuff brotha!
I’m an only guitarist at my church and most Sundays have no drums, but what you said about intentionality and positioning really does speak volumes. What tips do you have for keeping energy when your the only electric and have no drums?
With no drums I'd want to be extra intentional alongside the other musicians to drive the song dynamically, and make sure each of you are in sync with each other. With no drums though there's a lot more space to be heard, so I'd be intentional about how aggressive I'm picking. I might hold off until a bigger part of the song to strum more energetic or move to more driving chords. Another tip if you need more energy is utilizing open strings. For example, lets say you're in the key of B and you're playing a lead line and need to fill in some more space. Let that open B string drone while you're playing to sound bigger. I love using open strings. Hope this helps!
@@SamWittek Thanks for the reply!! That’s all really helpful! Thank you for all that you do for the worship community!! I too, love using open strings 🔥🙌🏼
I do this all the time ... glad someone picked this up.
Awesome video! Thanks for sharing.
This helps me a lot bro thank you very much❤❤❤
Sending this to my church guitarists
Helpful video even for me!!
Love it dude!! Glad this was helpful! 💪🏼
Super helpful tips. Would like to see more tips like this. I’m trying to move from copying to creating parts and this type content is very helpful.
Scales!!
And, your ear be creative. Try just listening to songs without your electric on you. Listen for melody or parts would fit!
Thanks man! Glad this is helpful 💪🏼 more is on the way!
You hit a lot of really good points and topics! Great tips overall.
Glad it was helpful! 🙌🏻
Nice video! I love the quality of your sound here, what DAW are you using?
More sir🙌🏽🔥
Much more in the works! 🫡
This is so helpful.
Glad to hear! 🙏🏻
@@SamWittek we recently started doing two EGs and I’ve learned chords and diamonds do not always add a lot and a lot of the times do get lost in the mix. Also if you have acoustic in the mix they’re usually doing that anyway. So this has been top of mind.
@@Itisswell 100%, depending on the context there can be a lot of space to get creative!
Thank you for this!! Could you do the same for the acoustic+1elec combo? I'd love some tips for not getting mushy/muddled sounds. And then, elec+acoustic+piano (I find I'm often conflicting with the piano melody on my elec - and then wondering, am I too clean, i.e. too similar to the piano sound). God bless you for everything you are doing here!
Glad this was helpful! For sure, I think a single electric video deserves its own vid so I'll have to do that. In an acoustic setup though I'd prob let the acoustic drive the dynamics, since they almost act as more of a percussion instrument. Depends on the context of course but I might simplify, like playing more open diamonds, less "picky" stuff. If your keys player is heavily covering a lot of melody stuff, then I'd try to double when it makes sense (or take an octave lower/higher if it's sounding too muddled). When it doesn't make sense to double up, then I'd try to do more rhythmic stuff, maybe even going lower down the neck and filling some lower territory. Again context matters big time, these are just some general thoughts haha. Hope this helps!
@SamWittek It really does, thank you! I've found with the keys that they cover the same sonic territory as the whole neck (two hands lol). So I'm trying to at least differentiate tonally (with a little dirt). I think you're right though, less picky stuff, more diamonds, lower down the neck - that's what I'll try this weekend!
Great video Sam! Loved that you emphasized being intentional with effects and not just mindlessly kicking certain things (effects) on; Let them serve the part you’re playing. That’s such a good reminder for everyone, and especially me! It’s so easy to get carried away… great stuff brotha!
Thanks dude! 🙌🏻 Haha same here!
I’m an only guitarist at my church and most Sundays have no drums, but what you said about intentionality and positioning really does speak volumes. What tips do you have for keeping energy when your the only electric and have no drums?
With no drums I'd want to be extra intentional alongside the other musicians to drive the song dynamically, and make sure each of you are in sync with each other. With no drums though there's a lot more space to be heard, so I'd be intentional about how aggressive I'm picking. I might hold off until a bigger part of the song to strum more energetic or move to more driving chords. Another tip if you need more energy is utilizing open strings. For example, lets say you're in the key of B and you're playing a lead line and need to fill in some more space. Let that open B string drone while you're playing to sound bigger. I love using open strings. Hope this helps!
@@SamWittek Thanks for the reply!!
That’s all really helpful! Thank you for all that you do for the worship community!!
I too, love using open strings 🔥🙌🏼
@@SamWittekyou can do tutorials of this topic?
@@boricua2538 I'll def make some more content covering this stuff!
First!!!
Such an inspiration 🎉🎉
🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
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