Bought the Trio+ and it’s the best money I’ve spent on gear. Makes playing at home just so much more fun. My wife calls it my “Billy no mates pedal”. Harsh but true.
I LOVE that you are pointing out the copyright issues... protecting the musicians is important... however, as far as I know, a chord progression cannot be copyrighted... so a chord progression is fine, a progression WITH melody is a song. That you can't just use openly.
When, like all of us, after many, many hours of sore fingertips and aching hands I finally graduated from the first throes of learning to play guitar, began to improve and learn more "things", I stared to listen again to the great guitar players, that tiny percentage at the edge the bell curve, but with new ears. Of course they were astounding and now that I knew a few (very few)" things" I began to understand for the first time just how astounding they really were. I began to imagine that given sufficient inspiration, practice, dedication and experience that even I might be able to approach, even from a far distance, their genius. So, I progressed and got lots of experience, live and in the recording studio, made a few decent records, played on a lot of better ones and steadily improved, accordingly. As time passed I began to realise that, like in everything, no matter what you think you have accomplished and learned, there will always be those who are so clearly ahead of you that you wonder what the point of doing it was at all. No matter how much you try, you just don't seem to be able to catch up. After some frustrating years, a light came on in my stupid head, and a voice in the light said, "You've got it wrong, this thing, this music and this guitar playing is not a competition with others, it's a competition within you, yourself. All you have to do is be as good as you can at any point; learn what you can and, most importantly, enjoy yourself. Forget about comparing yourself with others. No matter what you do, some others will always be 'better' than you and you will always be 'better' than some others. Making playing music into a competition will always lead to unhappiness, no matter who you are and how 'great' you may become, and moreover, it dishonours music itself. Most importantly, you'll miss the true joy of playing music which is what you set out to do in the first place." 'After that I relaxed and began to enjoy playing as I had when I first began, and without trying so hard, I actually got better at it. I stopped measuring and judging my playing and once again felt the keen satisfaction that playing guitar had once been and is supposed to be. Just passing this on to you for what it may be worth. CERTIFIED TRUE STORY
Here to vouch for the Trio - I’ve been buying endless reams of guitar stuff since starting, what, 15 years ago? I have a number of guitars and pedals and apps etc, but since getting this for my birthday my playing has come on phenomenally. I’m not that great a guitarist and practise has always been me playing things I already know, or bits of. Now I sit down, get a chord progression, and then start pushing myself to improvise - something I’ve always shied away from because it was too hard. I mean I’ve a LONG way to go but this has dramatically changed things for me.
guys, i think we can settle this using the n+1 formula. n = the number of pedals you currently own. e.g. if you have 11 pedals the correct number of pedals is 12, however once you have 12 the correct number is 13..... problem solved :)
Thomas McAteer alternatively, you could use the formula d-1 where d is the number of pedals which will cause a divorce . therefore n+1 = d-1 , therefore d = n + 2 , meaning if you buy pedals one at a time , you'll be fine !
I also highly recommend Amazing Slow Downer by Roni Music. - Very consistent with speeding up and slowing down, hard to hear if this changes the pitch at all! - You can raise or lower the pitch by an octave above or below (and even smaller fractions) - Set EQ levels to hear lower or higher notes more clearly - Set a portion of the song to loop continuously (for example, if you're learning a solo and don't want to take your hand off the guitar to press a button) - Has a feature to freeze a portion of the song and it plays one note/chord continuously (if you're really stuck!) - Most importantly, if you're doing a gig you can download the song's MP3 files and save a playlist of all the songs you need to learn! An absolute lifesaver! :)
I didn't even wait to finish your video, I paused it and immediately bought a copy of iReal Pro for my Mac and another for my Android tablet. It's just what I've been looking for. Well, one of the things. I learn so much from every one of your videos.
This was mentioned below but it bears repeating. You can slow down RUclips videos and the PITCH WON'T CHANGE - Brilliant!!! Hover your mouse over the bottom of the RUclips video and when the task bar appears > click on 'Settings' > click 'Speed' > then select the speed you want - .75 - .5 - .25. It makes learning difficult passages so much easier. Plus it's great for comedic effect. Guthrie Govan speaking at half speed is hilarious - he sounds like drunk Guthrie. Lol.
You talk about sound and playing - one inspiring the other - and that's true all over the place. As I got better at photography, I pushed the limits of what my equipment could do, got better cameras and lenses, and that inspired me to be a better photographer again.
I haven't watched this whole episode (in case it's been mentioned already); however, there is another great practice tool right there in the background and that is the Yamaha THR10 amplifier. I have a newer incarnation of this (the THR10C) and can't say enough good things about it as a practice tool. At low and even high volumes it delivers crisp clear tones and incredible low end. It's great for late night solo work which requires a good sound at respectable volumes. My friends routinely comment on how great the (Fender) Deluxe tone is, as well as the emulated feeling of tube response and sag. So, along with these other great tools (which I either have had or am currently using), the THR amp series is (IMHO) worthy of consideration with regards to quality sounding, decibel friendly, home practice sessions tools.
I always think, what if this is the first video you watch of these guys and your at the start of your guitar journey. I mean, the amount of content, information, laughs ahead of you is just incredible. These guys smash it out of the park and are just superb! Im a videographer and the amount of work that goes into something like this is pretty challenging, doesn't get said enough, but hats of the the TPS team!
On the Trio, you don't need to count yourself in, just set it to "listen" and it will not start until you start playing. When you are done teaching it your rhythm and progression, hit the switch and the backing track starts to play. It's a lot less stressful than trying to get a loop just right.
I've had the Trio+ about 12 months now and love it. Just brilliant for practice, like having your own band who dream up bass lines and beats to your wish as needed. One of the most fun and valuable tools I've bought which I hope to use live in an acoustic solo setting for some songs. I mostly lay down some chord progressions in various styles and then use it work on arpeggios, triads, scales and following/nailing chord tones. The best practice tool I own (and I've had loads) is a Boss BR80 which will do everything Dan's Tascam trainer plus his old recorder and more. Like changing pitch so you play along live with Thin Lizzy and Rory Gallagher ;-) Plus it has all the Boss COSM effects, works as a sound card, tuner, 8 track recorder, metronome and drum machine. Produces brilliant live recorded results too from the in built stereo mic's either for my solo acoustic or band. I used to record rehreasals and gigs and send to the band so we could all improve. Boy was I not popular at first. As a digital recorder though it's a pretty strark experience for the singer with none of the real warmth of the live setting and she did threaten to quit. Focuses the mind though. Only problem is that so many people uses streaming services now that many don't have CD's to rip .wav or mp3's tracks to load on. I like the look of the irealpro app but as I spend way too much time already on computers and smart phones I'd rather stick to something hard wired for practice. I nearly bought a Positive Grid Spark (pre-ordered but eventually cancelled) as I think that is the future, but again it's laptops tablets and software again!
I would recommend the Trio+. Its a great device and a lot easier to use than most other loopers as you don't have to press the 'record' and 'stop' after you set the initial band up. It auto starts recording when you start playing and stops recording at the end of the looping time you set. Another great 'tool' for practice is the JS-10 from Boss. That is an eBand and does everything the Tascam does but also has speakers so you don't need an Amp - its a great home/bedroom speaker. It also has a lot of backing tracks, a tuner, an Aux in, headphone sockets and the GT100 effects too. I know its not a 'pedal' but it is a great practice tool and bedroom amp in one device.
16:25 I have often heard this version of the joke, How do you know when there's a singer at your door? Becase he doesn't know when to come in and has the wrong key.
Hey guys, I'm considering the trio+ as a jamming/looper. The irealpro is a great suggestion. I'm with Dan on the 20 minutes a day. Even if you are just noodling. I stopped playing for a few month, and it turned into 9 years. Don't do that to yourself.
A Trio plus for sure. The trio doesn't have the looper and sequencer that the plus has. I've had it for a few months and it's great! Best "pedal" I've ever purchased!
I am glad to hear players be honest about what works and doesn't. I thought it was just me that gets overwhelmed with all the knobs and that I need things to be as simple as possible. Even after years of playing I still need you to explain things slowly to me.
I have a tip for Mick, and anyone else who finds it difficult to nail the tempo with a looper (I certainly did). It's tricky; if you're a few micro-seconds out it can ruin the loop. One workaround is to use a metronome app on your phone. The ones with a flash and click are good. Do the first loop without playing guitar. Just focus on hitting the button exactly on the one after 4 or 8 bars or whatever you need. Then the following loops will all follow that timing. You still have to get the subsequent loops in time, but its much easier, as you've removed the difficulty of having to play and focus on hitting the loop button at the right time simultaneously.
I had trouble getting the tempo right with a looper so I gave up and got the Ditto looper x4 which has midi and synced it to a Beatbuddy. Problem solved, works great.
First, thanks for this video, it is a great topic for those of us who have to practice at home, alone. (don´t care how it is spelled). Now my gripe. It has been brewing for some time and at last I have to say something. Mick, for gods sake stop twiddling the knobs all the time! Just as a great sound has been achieved and Dan screams `Oh Man´ you immediately play with the controls before my poor brain can take in the sound. Try and give the sounds time to sink in before changing everything. The Captain could learn from this too. Otherwise, this is a great show and as a pair you two are great. I think the Trio+ would suit me best. There, steam vented and I feel much better!
+Christopher Jeneson Sorry Christopher. If we've heard it, it's time to move on! I get enough stick for the videos being too long as it is. We'll be here all week. Plus, I don't like to let him get comfortable. ;0)
Well thanks for the reply Mick, but maybe an extra five seconds to clock the settings on a great tone is not asking too much. For those with short attention spans the show is already too long, whereas true aficionados would not mind a slightly longer show. Just my point of view and I hope you can live with me expressing my opinion. Cheers from Spain!
+Christopher Jeneson Chris not attacking you or anything but the show is called: That Pedal "Show". It's supposed to be long. Just pop a beer sit back and watch it like you would on TV?
36:00...iReal Pro...staggering find...I knew I had to watch this episode...I've been stagnant and stumbling over all the Josh Smith/Matt Schofield stuff I've tried to consume in the past month. Great episode fellas...absolutely great!
Hey Mick. In answer to last week. Yes that did make me feel better. And laugh. But I only really felt better after seeing the patch cable on the Marshall fixed in this episode. 😂 Isn't that crazy how OCD works? I'm halfway across the planet worrying about if a patch cable is messed on an amp I don't own in the U.K.
Wow. Just wow. This was so helpful! Thank you so much. I've watched many of your shows to learn about pedals, but this is my first comment. The Trio+ and IReal Pro will be my next purchases. Thank you Mick and Dan for all that you do.
I love that this is a long format show.Wouldn't, couldn't be the same show otherwise.There are plenty of short guitar videos for those who want short guitar videos. Also, for those of you who like the Trio, used ones are everywhere right now, in the US anyway. Cheers.
For me, the biggest value in the Tascam trainer is the ability to change the *pitch* of the song, for those where my guitar isn't perfectly in tune with the song. That, plus you can put a section of a song into a loop and play it over and over and over.
I too am a big fan of Ireal pro. I use it with my jazz band all the time. It sounds great when used with the THR10. Blending the backing track with the great guitar sound of the amp is a really inspiring practice tool. I was surprised you didn't mentioned it, given there was one sitting behind you!
The verb 'to practise' is indeed spelled with 's' in British English. However, in the title of the video, 'practice' is a noun (used here as an adjective, like in 'bus stop' or 'boat race').
So we learn from this episode that sounding great will not matter at all if you can´t play the guitar. I know many musicians who might profit from hearing some brutal honesty, myself included. Great job guys!
Great find with the iReal Pro- that's awesome! I graduated from Berklee 24 years ago, and all the wonderful ability, and musicality I once knew- has sadly atrophied. I can sympathize with your pain and frustration Dan. iReal will definitely find its way into my daily (hopefully) routine! Thanks for providing a new inspiration gentleman- what a great service you are doing for all guitarists, everywhere! Cheers.
Re: the copyright issues of iReal Pro. Not sure what the UK copyright laws are but here in Canada, you cannot copyright harmony, only melodies. Since iReal Pro only gives you the changes, you're in the clear. Also, if you are using it exclusively for educational/practice purposes, it falls under fair use. That being said, iReal Pro is a godsend on gigs, when someone calls a tune I don't know or a tune I do know in a key I'm fuzzy on. (Another jazz practice tip: do everything in all 12 keys!) Cheers from a jazz pianist who is really just a frustrated guitar player & drummer.
+ryshpanmusic Oh wow. That's like being an F1 racing driver who is a frustrated van courier. :0) On the copyright thing, we meant actual proper songs. Publishing an arrangement digitally for personal use is suitable grey area. Been a while since I've been in that world.
+KrautComputing The somewhat-similar Peter Erskine playalong apps petererskine.com/apps/ have song titles like "Autumnal Foliage" so it seems you're right ...
ryshpanmusic Maybe a silly question but how does the iReal Pro help you during a gig? Does someone call out "DO blue bossa in Bb!" And you just click on blue bossa and change keys, then mount the laptop on your stand on stage?
Yep, another top episode, fellas! Be around the block with all sorts of kit - pause/play the CD player playing the track, & starting the cassette to record multiple versions of the same section. Then bought the CD version of the Tascam, with minor success, looked at the "Vox thing", which was called "JamVox" but didn't buy that one. Best results recently were with a PC program called "Guitar Pro", which I think is basically a scoring app, but you can load in tracks from an approved source & it gives you all the instrument parts, which you can them isolate, slow down & repeat phrases. Tried apps on the iPad, just can't quite get the same result- possibly too fixated on the amp, cab & fx models. Perhaps I just need less tech (!!!) and go back to basics & a more rigorous practice routine ...
That Pedal Show I contact Simon at Kingsley and he recommended the Maiden (D or BF styles) for bass guitar. Maybe that's a start to making this video happen. Cheers!
My friend had a ZVEX Lo-Fi Loop Junky and the trick to getting it (or any looper) in time is to stomp in and out on the of the one of your first bar and the bar after your progression. Also make sure to play into and out of your progression/riff to make the transition feel natural. I believe the RC is quantized which helps while the Junky and Ditto aren't which makes staying tight a bit more tricky.
Mick is the guy you think you are or aspire to be; Dan is the mate who is both a better guitarist and Einstein-level genius, yet never throws those facts in your face.
I would suggest that in many ways, when Mick's in That Pedal Show, he's somewhat out of his main element. It's worth keeping in mind that he's a blues guitarist first and foremost, and an amazing one at that, good enough to be what got me to come around to blues again. Blues is not the only thing covered on That Pedal Show, and secondly, Mick is a music journalist. If you want to see where he really shines, I would pick up any 2000s issue of Guitarist magazine to see that he's a world class writer and one of the keepers of class in rock journalism. Watching a show about pedals while using TheGigRig stuff as a base is bound to have Dan in the spotlight a little bit more. I'm also pretty sure that Mick is in charge of a significant amount of post-production for all the TPS episodes.
IReal pro is a fantastic learning resource, I,m just a blues, country guy, but using iReal pro to ease in a little jazz, great fun, thanks guy's always a pleasure.
To anyone having a hard time turning the looper on and off exactly at the right time - many loopers have the "auto quantize" function, which eliminates the problem. Digitech Jamman has it, I think the Boss looper has it too. It basically stretches or squeezes your recorded loop, without changing pitch, so that it matches the beat exactly. A real life saver for me - makes looping VERY easy.
You can play RUclips videos at different speeds now too, it's in the options somewhere. And put time stamps in the URL to loop parts of a song etc. And Chuck a bunch of embedded videos into a htm page so they're all in one place.
I downloaded that app and wow... what a useful tool. I don't have the option to play my amp all the time so to be able to solo over a moving chord progression was amazing. Thank you so much!
Dan, Mick -- thank you. I needed this. I know you posted this 4 months ago, but I am new to you giys and That Pedal Show. You guys are amazing and I have been learning so much from you. Thank you for sharpening my practice time
I didn't watch this video yesterday because I knew it would give me some convictions about practice. That said, this was way more entertaining than a lecture about practice!
I feel validated to see the Yamaha thr in your room. I think they put out amazing tone and take batteries and pedals! They are so great. The tones are well done
One thing that helped my playing phrasing and musicality a lot was learning how to sing (scat along with) what your playing. It helps to break down the bridge between your brain fingers n feeling... it also helps with your ear training a ton
Hey guys, Long time watcher/TPS T-shirt wearer, first time commenter. Really enjoyed this episode and definitely given me some ideas to progress as a drummer (with a pedal addiction) fumbling his way through learning guitar. Watching this and Mick talking again about his phobia of all things complicated, made me think it would be awesome to see a 'couple of knobs' (ha..) episode with your collective favorite one or two knob pedals of varying effects. I'd also personally love to see a Dan's 'Probably going to get me fired from a gig' pedal board filled with any favorite weird and wonderful/kind of useless pedals from his collection. Anyway, top work guys, looking forward to next week as always!
+Jake Stanton Thanks Jake! Some cool themes here. We're doing MiDI/synth in a couple of weeks. Or at least Dan is (I'll just glaze over). That's a band killer for sure! Can't wait!
I’m so glad to see Dan struggling with that lead in American Girl!! It always seems Dan and Mick are those ‘ really good guitarists ‘ !! Cheers !!! I watch all the time. Love it.
Please stop with the honking!!!! Nobody thinks it's funny anymore. The volume goes up and hurt my ears. People are equal. Rock star or bedroom warriors. It's just not cool anymore.
Martin Jakobsson • Really? You're getting bent out of shape about that? (Must be glorious to not have bigger problems.) Forget all about that macho shit, and learn how to play guitar! ;)
I bought the tascam guitar trainer years back where you put the cd in it! Still use it today!!! Magic! the modern unit looks great, especially being able to record yourself!
+ That Pedal Show I Just want to say how thankful I am every time there's a new video. Love you guys, love your playing, love the knowledge you share. you really make my day. Mick, you blow my mind with your licks and your feel. Dan you rock the hell out of me with your big chords and that awesome tele sound. keep doing what you do. greetings from Uruguay!
+ That Pedal Show I have one suggestion for a topic. What about tweed amps and sounds as well as blackface amps and sounds, differences and uses? that lazy j and mick's two rock fro m the early vids are incredible to me.
As always, these guys know what's good. I downloaded iReal Pro at the office, drove home, and I was 3x better already! Seriously though, that app is killer and I have been playing nonstop and learning lots despite being a fairly good player. It's a lot of fun and helpful.
Oh man, Dan, your level of sincerity gets me each time! And yea, I had no idea you guys struggle with the same things as myself when around jazz charts (keeping in mind the abyss of a skill gap between me and you) It is even inspiring in a way.
I used to have one of these Ibanez Rock and Plays in the 90's. You could slow things down (pitch wasn't corrected) and add chorus and overdrive to your guitar sound. Best thing for transcriptions. I studied jazz about 20 years ago in Australia under Jim Kelly (honk), but now all that is gone as well, so I'm keen to do this 20min a day/6 month thing with you guys!
' A long thoughts and conclusions section - gawd, we’re rambling today! ' I really like this balance of useful information on one hand and casual talks about your playing, gear and experiences on the other. That's what made this episode great for me. Keep it up!
Thank you guys! Mick you're more influential than you might think. You've gotten me and other viewers back into the Blues. And Dan, as soon as you started playing Jazz, I immediately saw you playing swanky nightclubs. Just great! Mick, I still want to know how you view the fretboard. Thank you again guys!
Just opened my copy of Ireal Pro which I've had for awhile. Never got on with it before but after turning on the diagrams I've learn't more chords in 30 minutes that's I've learnt in the last two years. Bloody great app😀👍👍👍
For practice I bought a Yamaha THR on the weekend. Killer product. Decent sounds at bedroom levels plus an app that you can use like a phrase trainer that plays through the amp. This plus IReal Pro and your set
Cool episode with lots of good info. As a born again intermediate learner guitarist, I can say that buying a Boss RC300 loop station is the best I've done that is really helped improve my playing and understand song construction better. The iReal app looks cool. I might give it a try.
I've been addicted to your channel for months, and I have learned so much from you guys! Thanks for doing this! Now, I finally have a couple of suggestions for episode topics. 1. "Better Rhythm Tones" for all of us unashamed background guitarists. You could talk about eq-ing your amp and overdrive to back vocals or solos, and you could also talk about clever ways to use modulation effects in rhythm. 2. "Using Guitar Pedals on Other Instruments". You could bring on a guest bass player or keyboardist. Just some thoughts. Keep up the good work!
Shout out to the AKAI Riff-o-matic U400! I never would have made it through college without that thing. I still have it 20 years later and it still gets use.
I am so excited to get the irealpro app and stream it through the Bluetooth connection into my amplifi for at home practice. I've been a theory basic rhythm player for years and am starting from the ground up into lead playing. That app is going to help me progress so much. Thank you guys!
+jason matheson Good luck Jason. If it's any consolation, I feel like a total beginner going back to basics with this stuff (Mick here). Thanks for watching!
That Pedal Show I'm sitting here at work going through the app options and I'm amazed at the possibilities here! This app truly applies to anyone from beginner to expert. Need to work on your key numbers? You can switch from chord designation to the number. Want to work on learning less common chord structures? Get into jazz sections and set the app to show chord structures. Want to work on playing from the music staff? I think there's even a setting for that. This goes so far beyond lead applications that you can continually be working on improving some aspect of your guitar playing if you just get in it and find ways to stretch yourself.
Bloody hell fellas don't do yourselves down. I sit quite happily in that middle section of guitarist but you guys are defo I'm the upper section of players. Your vids defo kick my arse to practice haha.
i dont know if they mentioned it, but most people are already sitting in front of the most incredibly powerful learning, practice, jamming, songwriting tool right thru from scratchpad idea to polished finish master in a single environment and that's your pc. Infinitely more powerful and flexible than even the best stand alone hardware box in the DAW environment and that's not the least bit an overstatement.
I bought my son a Trio+ when he took up guitar last year. It has helped his playing so much. I even use it, sometimes even when I'm playing guitar with another friend that plays guitar. Then we don't need drummer or bassist. Fun way to write jams and have way more fun playing than just back and forth. Oh and Mick, the other video you did, I think with Pete. The goldish Boss unit that would take a mic and use for performance, that was a funny and great video too. You guys made some great layered songs.
+Eric Carpenter Cheers Eric! Mick here. It's great that this stuff exists, especially with the way kids are generally more ADD these days and have so much more stimuli to distract them. Doesn't make playing any easier, but hey, it's a start! Thanks for watching!
That Pedal Show thanks for the reply. Yeah. There is so much going on in kids lives these days, hard to hold them down, things like the Trio+ help so much. Love the show, every Friday morning, coffee and TPS. Keep up the great work.
Love the show. This episode is fantastic. I've been playing 30+ years and in a rut for 25+ years. Glad to know I'm not alone. I think iReal Pro looks amazing and downloaded right now. Keep up the great work, looks like you guys are having a ton of fun and hope it's literally and figuratively paying off.
I've been trying to focus on sounding better through practice, not gear. I really enjoyed this episode and learned a lot about practicing and some about gear too.
I Love my Boss DR-880 Drum Machine, which contains Tons of Drum Kits, Percussion, Bass / Synth-bass and an Internal GT-6 Guitar Effects Processor. I have programmed: Santana, Hendrix, Zeppelin, Michael Jackson, Alicia Keys, Bob Marley, Marvin Gaye and it is Great to Practice with. Very Inspiring as you have Drums, Bass, Conga's, Shakers. Better then a Metronome - for me.
A really helpful episode. Thanks guys, a follow up in a couple of years as tech progresses would be great. I can sit at home playing exercises for ever, but these tools actually would make me someone who could play..., music! Golly!
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Bought the Trio+ and it’s the best money I’ve spent on gear. Makes playing at home just so much more fun. My wife calls it my “Billy no mates pedal”. Harsh but true.
I LOVE that you are pointing out the copyright issues... protecting the musicians is important... however, as far as I know, a chord progression cannot be copyrighted... so a chord progression is fine, a progression WITH melody is a song. That you can't just use openly.
When, like all of us, after many, many hours of sore fingertips and aching hands I finally graduated from the first throes of learning to play guitar, began to improve and learn more "things", I stared to listen again to the great guitar players, that tiny percentage at the edge the bell curve, but with new ears. Of course they were astounding and now that I knew a few (very few)" things" I began to understand for the first time just how astounding they really were. I began to imagine that given sufficient inspiration, practice, dedication and experience that even I might be able to approach, even from a far distance, their genius. So, I progressed and got lots of experience, live and in the recording studio, made a few decent records, played on a lot of better ones and steadily improved, accordingly.
As time passed I began to realise that, like in everything, no matter what you think you have accomplished and learned, there will always be those who are so clearly ahead of you that you wonder what the point of doing it was at all. No matter how much you try, you just don't seem to be able to catch up. After some frustrating years, a light came on in my stupid head, and a voice in the light said, "You've got it wrong, this thing, this music and this guitar playing is not a competition with others, it's a competition within you, yourself. All you have to do is be as good as you can at any point; learn what you can and, most importantly, enjoy yourself. Forget about comparing yourself with others. No matter what you do, some others will always be 'better' than you and you will always be 'better' than some others. Making playing music into a competition will always lead to unhappiness, no matter who you are and how 'great' you may become, and moreover, it dishonours music itself. Most importantly, you'll miss the true joy of playing music which is what you set out to do in the first place."
'After that I relaxed and began to enjoy playing as I had when I first began, and without trying so hard, I actually got better at it. I stopped measuring and judging my playing and once again felt the keen satisfaction that playing guitar had once been and is supposed to be.
Just passing this on to you for what it may be worth.
CERTIFIED TRUE STORY
This comment deserves way more recognition.
So much great musing about loving guitar, personal limitations, joy and all done without pomp and bluster.
+Eugene Wulf We think that's a compliment. Thanks Eugene!
Here to vouch for the Trio - I’ve been buying endless reams of guitar stuff since starting, what, 15 years ago? I have a number of guitars and pedals and apps etc, but since getting this for my birthday my playing has come on phenomenally. I’m not that great a guitarist and practise has always been me playing things I already know, or bits of. Now I sit down, get a chord progression, and then start pushing myself to improvise - something I’ve always shied away from because it was too hard. I mean I’ve a LONG way to go but this has dramatically changed things for me.
Oh crap, 19 years ago, I’m 37 and started when I was 18. That’s depressing
Is the answer 27 new pedals? Because I always feel that the answer is 27 new pedals.
uh you are mistaken there my friend, the answer is 28 new pedals
guys, i think we can settle this using the n+1 formula.
n = the number of pedals you currently own. e.g. if you have 11 pedals the correct number of pedals is 12, however once you have 12 the correct number is 13.....
problem solved :)
Thomas McAteer alternatively, you could use the formula d-1 where d is the number of pedals which will cause a divorce . therefore n+1 = d-1 , therefore d = n + 2 , meaning if you buy pedals one at a time , you'll be fine !
i like your thinking sir !
The answer of life, the universe, and everything: 42
I also highly recommend Amazing Slow Downer by Roni Music.
- Very consistent with speeding up and slowing down, hard to hear if this changes the pitch at all!
- You can raise or lower the pitch by an octave above or below (and even smaller fractions)
- Set EQ levels to hear lower or higher notes more clearly
- Set a portion of the song to loop continuously (for example, if you're learning a solo and don't want to take your hand off the guitar to press a button)
- Has a feature to freeze a portion of the song and it plays one note/chord continuously (if you're really stuck!)
- Most importantly, if you're doing a gig you can download the song's MP3 files and save a playlist of all the songs you need to learn! An absolute lifesaver! :)
I almost forgot it was Friday... thanks for being consistent with your uploads guys!
39:55 "Aww, bossa bossa! Let me hear the bossa!" This is the most excited anyone's been about bossa nova since 1965...
I didn't even wait to finish your video, I paused it and immediately bought a copy of iReal Pro for my Mac and another for my Android tablet. It's just what I've been looking for. Well, one of the things. I learn so much from every one of your videos.
+Jeffrey Radick that’s great Jef, Dan here, I’m still using it nearly every day, it’s fantastic!
This was mentioned below but it bears repeating. You can slow down RUclips videos and the PITCH WON'T CHANGE - Brilliant!!! Hover your mouse over the bottom of the RUclips video and when the task bar appears > click on 'Settings' > click 'Speed' > then select the speed you want - .75 - .5 - .25. It makes learning difficult passages so much easier. Plus it's great for comedic effect. Guthrie Govan speaking at half speed is hilarious - he sounds like drunk Guthrie. Lol.
+DrProgNerd that's great, cheers D
You talk about sound and playing - one inspiring the other - and that's true all over the place. As I got better at photography, I pushed the limits of what my equipment could do, got better cameras and lenses, and that inspired me to be a better photographer again.
I haven't watched this whole episode (in case it's been mentioned already); however, there is another great practice tool right there in the background and that is the Yamaha THR10 amplifier.
I have a newer incarnation of this (the THR10C) and can't say enough good things about it as a practice tool. At low and even high volumes it delivers crisp clear tones and incredible low end. It's great for late night solo work which requires a good sound at respectable volumes. My friends routinely comment on how great the (Fender) Deluxe tone is, as well as the emulated feeling of tube response and sag.
So, along with these other great tools (which I either have had or am currently using), the THR amp series is (IMHO) worthy of consideration with regards to quality sounding, decibel friendly, home practice sessions tools.
I always think, what if this is the first video you watch of these guys and your at the start of your guitar journey. I mean, the amount of content, information, laughs ahead of you is just incredible. These guys smash it out of the park and are just superb! Im a videographer and the amount of work that goes into something like this is pretty challenging, doesn't get said enough, but hats of the the TPS team!
Thank you Sam!
On the Trio, you don't need to count yourself in, just set it to "listen" and it will not start until you start playing. When you are done teaching it your rhythm and progression, hit the switch and the backing track starts to play. It's a lot less stressful than trying to get a loop just right.
I've had the Trio+ about 12 months now and love it. Just brilliant for practice, like having your own band who dream up bass lines and beats to your wish as needed. One of the most fun and valuable tools I've bought which I hope to use live in an acoustic solo setting for some songs. I mostly lay down some chord progressions in various styles and then use it work on arpeggios, triads, scales and following/nailing chord tones. The best practice tool I own (and I've had loads) is a Boss BR80 which will do everything Dan's Tascam trainer plus his old recorder and more. Like changing pitch so you play along live with Thin Lizzy and Rory Gallagher ;-) Plus it has all the Boss COSM effects, works as a sound card, tuner, 8 track recorder, metronome and drum machine. Produces brilliant live recorded results too from the in built stereo mic's either for my solo acoustic or band. I used to record rehreasals and gigs and send to the band so we could all improve. Boy was I not popular at first. As a digital recorder though it's a pretty strark experience for the singer with none of the real warmth of the live setting and she did threaten to quit. Focuses the mind though. Only problem is that so many people uses streaming services now that many don't have CD's to rip .wav or mp3's tracks to load on. I like the look of the irealpro app but as I spend way too much time already on computers and smart phones I'd rather stick to something hard wired for practice. I nearly bought a Positive Grid Spark (pre-ordered but eventually cancelled) as I think that is the future, but again it's laptops tablets and software again!
Thanks for showing me your tools guys, they were great.
I saw Joe Bonamassa's show in St Augustine a few weeks ago and was pleasantly surprised to see Josh Smith on stage with him. I geeked out!
Guys ... big Shawn Tubbs fan here .. would be awesome to get him on the show. That man has chops a butcher would be proud of!
Agreed!!
I would recommend the Trio+. Its a great device and a lot easier to use than most other loopers as you don't have to press the 'record' and 'stop' after you set the initial band up. It auto starts recording when you start playing and stops recording at the end of the looping time you set.
Another great 'tool' for practice is the JS-10 from Boss. That is an eBand and does everything the Tascam does but also has speakers so you don't need an Amp - its a great home/bedroom speaker. It also has a lot of backing tracks, a tuner, an Aux in, headphone sockets and the GT100 effects too. I know its not a 'pedal' but it is a great practice tool and bedroom amp in one device.
16:25 I have often heard this version of the joke, How do you know when there's a singer at your door? Becase he doesn't know when to come in and has the wrong key.
+The Rachmanioff Ah the key, yes of course. Half a joke - nooooo! Thanks for watching!
That Pedal Show Thank you for providing such great content to watch!
Also the drummer version which has the "doesn't know when to come in" bit but also adds that the knocking speeds up.
What do you call someone who hangs around with musicians? The drummer.
Nick Williamson Julian Treadwell Watch it lads! Was a drummer before I became a guitarist!
All I did the whole show is look at the reverse headstock. It's beautiful.
Hey guys,
I'm considering the trio+ as a jamming/looper.
The irealpro is a great suggestion.
I'm with Dan on the 20 minutes a day. Even if you are just noodling. I stopped playing for a few month, and it turned into 9 years. Don't do that to yourself.
Been needing a vid like this for ages, you guys doing it is a massive extra that makes a difference for the better, nice one👍🏻
Righteo fellas, what am I buying this week?
a Trio.
an app!
You are buying me a two rock and it's going to be a great thing for us.
A Trio plus for sure. The trio doesn't have the looper and sequencer that the plus has. I've had it for a few months and it's great! Best "pedal" I've ever purchased!
as in the beer?
I am glad to hear players be honest about what works and doesn't. I thought it was just me that gets overwhelmed with all the knobs and that I need things to be as simple as possible. Even after years of playing I still need you to explain things slowly to me.
I have a tip for Mick, and anyone else who finds it difficult to nail the tempo with a looper (I certainly did). It's tricky; if you're a few micro-seconds out it can ruin the loop. One workaround is to use a metronome app on your phone. The ones with a flash and click are good. Do the first loop without playing guitar. Just focus on hitting the button exactly on the one after 4 or 8 bars or whatever you need. Then the following loops will all follow that timing. You still have to get the subsequent loops in time, but its much easier, as you've removed the difficulty of having to play and focus on hitting the loop button at the right time simultaneously.
+CNCTEMATIC Good tip, I'll try that. Thank you!
I had trouble getting the tempo right with a looper so I gave up and got the Ditto looper x4 which has midi and synced it to a Beatbuddy. Problem solved, works great.
I found this video with the intention of getting info on the Trio looper, but came away more impressed with the IReal app. Thx.
You should have Danish Pete on the show! He's great at looping!
Thank you so much for this video. It’s the advice I’ve been looking for years and years. Really. I can not thank you enough.
First, thanks for this video, it is a great topic for those of us who have to practice at home, alone. (don´t care how it is spelled). Now my gripe. It has been brewing for some time and at last I have to say something. Mick, for gods sake stop twiddling the knobs all the time! Just as a great sound has been achieved and Dan screams `Oh Man´ you immediately play with the controls before my poor brain can take in the sound. Try and give the sounds time to sink in before changing everything. The Captain could learn from this too. Otherwise, this is a great show and as a pair you two are great. I think the Trio+ would suit me best. There, steam vented and I feel much better!
+Christopher Jeneson Sorry Christopher. If we've heard it, it's time to move on! I get enough stick for the videos being too long as it is. We'll be here all week. Plus, I don't like to let him get comfortable. ;0)
Well thanks for the reply Mick, but maybe an extra five seconds to clock the settings on a great tone is not asking too much. For those with short attention spans the show is already too long, whereas true aficionados would not mind a slightly longer show. Just my point of view and I hope you can live with me expressing my opinion. Cheers from Spain!
The videos are not too long!
"hope you can live with [you] expressing my opinion.." LOL what the fuck man. get off your god horse
+Christopher Jeneson Chris not attacking you or anything but the show is called: That Pedal "Show". It's supposed to be long. Just pop a beer sit back and watch it like you would on TV?
36:00...iReal Pro...staggering find...I knew I had to watch this episode...I've been stagnant and stumbling over all the Josh Smith/Matt Schofield stuff I've tried to consume in the past month. Great episode fellas...absolutely great!
Hey Mick. In answer to last week. Yes that did make me feel better. And laugh. But I only really felt better after seeing the patch cable on the Marshall fixed in this episode. 😂 Isn't that crazy how OCD works? I'm halfway across the planet worrying about if a patch cable is messed on an amp I don't own in the U.K.
+Kyle Patterson Sounds perfectly reasonable to us Kyle. Things like this matter. :0)
Wow. Just wow. This was so helpful! Thank you so much. I've watched many of your shows to learn about pedals, but this is my first comment. The Trio+ and IReal Pro will be my next purchases. Thank you Mick and Dan for all that you do.
Enough with the horn guys...
"No money up there mate..." I had a laugh there. :)
I love that this is a long format show.Wouldn't, couldn't be the same show otherwise.There are plenty of short guitar videos for those who want short guitar videos.
Also, for those of you who like the Trio, used ones are everywhere right now, in the US anyway. Cheers.
For me, the biggest value in the Tascam trainer is the ability to change the *pitch* of the song, for those where my guitar isn't perfectly in tune with the song. That, plus you can put a section of a song into a loop and play it over and over and over.
I too am a big fan of Ireal pro. I use it with my jazz band all the time. It sounds great when used with the THR10. Blending the backing track with the great guitar sound of the amp is a really inspiring practice tool. I was surprised you didn't mentioned it, given there was one sitting behind you!
The verb 'to practise' is indeed spelled with 's' in British English. However, in the title of the video, 'practice' is a noun (used here as an adjective, like in 'bus stop' or 'boat race').
Conceded. What a bunch of illiterate cunts we are.
:D
He he
dimlocator44 Yes, that's how I tell my students to remember it, thanks.
Sam Vimes that was the same night "my stinking arm stump" played right?
So we learn from this episode that sounding great will not matter at all if you can´t play the guitar. I know many musicians who might profit from hearing some brutal honesty, myself included.
Great job guys!
Great find with the iReal Pro- that's awesome!
I graduated from Berklee 24 years ago, and all the wonderful ability, and musicality I once knew- has sadly atrophied. I can sympathize with your pain and frustration Dan.
iReal will definitely find its way into my daily (hopefully) routine! Thanks for providing a new inspiration gentleman- what a great service you are doing for all guitarists, everywhere!
Cheers.
+Francis Gori Excellent, cheers Francis - thanks for watching!
It's like Top Gear concluding that caravans are better cars, An app is better than pedals.!!!!!!!!
That pedal show has now joined match of the day as the only viewing I set my calendar by
Re: the copyright issues of iReal Pro. Not sure what the UK copyright laws are but here in Canada, you cannot copyright harmony, only melodies. Since iReal Pro only gives you the changes, you're in the clear. Also, if you are using it exclusively for educational/practice purposes, it falls under fair use.
That being said, iReal Pro is a godsend on gigs, when someone calls a tune I don't know or a tune I do know in a key I'm fuzzy on. (Another jazz practice tip: do everything in all 12 keys!)
Cheers from a jazz pianist who is really just a frustrated guitar player & drummer.
+ryshpanmusic Oh wow. That's like being an F1 racing driver who is a frustrated van courier. :0) On the copyright thing, we meant actual proper songs. Publishing an arrangement digitally for personal use is suitable grey area. Been a while since I've been in that world.
ryshpanmusic The titles are probably under copyright protection. Not for 'Jazz Blues in Eb,' but something like 'Blue Monk' should be copyright-able
+KrautComputing The somewhat-similar Peter Erskine playalong apps petererskine.com/apps/ have song titles like "Autumnal Foliage" so it seems you're right ...
ryshpanmusic Maybe a silly question but how does the iReal Pro help you during a gig? Does someone call out "DO blue bossa in Bb!" And you just click on blue bossa and change keys, then mount the laptop on your stand on stage?
More efficient on a tablet or phone but that's exactly it.
Yep, another top episode, fellas! Be around the block with all sorts of kit - pause/play the CD player playing the track, & starting the cassette to record multiple versions of the same section.
Then bought the CD version of the Tascam, with minor success, looked at the "Vox thing", which was called "JamVox" but didn't buy that one. Best results recently were with a PC program called "Guitar Pro", which I think is basically a scoring app, but you can load in tracks from an approved source & it gives you all the instrument parts, which you can them isolate, slow down & repeat phrases. Tried apps on the iPad, just can't quite get the same result- possibly too fixated on the amp, cab & fx models. Perhaps I just need less tech (!!!) and go back to basics & a more rigorous practice routine ...
I know you are not Bass- Players, but I would like a video focused un Bass-Pedals. Maybe get a Bass player as a guest.
+Knuschberkeks We really want to do this. Cheers!
That Pedal Show I contact Simon at Kingsley and he recommended the Maiden (D or BF styles) for bass guitar. Maybe that's a start to making this video happen.
Cheers!
My friend had a ZVEX Lo-Fi Loop Junky and the trick to getting it (or any looper) in time is to stomp in and out on the of the one of your first bar and the bar after your progression. Also make sure to play into and out of your progression/riff to make the transition feel natural. I believe the RC is quantized which helps while the Junky and Ditto aren't which makes staying tight a bit more tricky.
Mick is the guy you think you are or aspire to be; Dan is the mate who is both a better guitarist and Einstein-level genius, yet never throws those facts in your face.
I would suggest that in many ways, when Mick's in That Pedal Show, he's somewhat out of his main element. It's worth keeping in mind that he's a blues guitarist first and foremost, and an amazing one at that, good enough to be what got me to come around to blues again. Blues is not the only thing covered on That Pedal Show, and secondly, Mick is a music journalist. If you want to see where he really shines, I would pick up any 2000s issue of Guitarist magazine to see that he's a world class writer and one of the keepers of class in rock journalism. Watching a show about pedals while using TheGigRig stuff as a base is bound to have Dan in the spotlight a little bit more. I'm also pretty sure that Mick is in charge of a significant amount of post-production for all the TPS episodes.
Dante André-Kahan - well said sir!
That makes me wonder if there is an archive of Mick's writing anywhere.
That bluesy rock section Mick did on the boss was awesome!
Mick is more a practical guy, Dan is more a theoretical guy. Both love them, great players, great guys. :)
IReal pro is a fantastic learning resource, I,m just a blues, country guy, but using iReal pro to ease in a little jazz, great fun, thanks guy's always a pleasure.
+Steve Bennett Nice one Steve. I'm hoping it can help me (Mick here). Cheers!
Drum machines aren't "arguably more inspiring" - they're flat-out better! Playing against a real beat will teach you phrasing and dynamics.
+pterantula yep, 100%
To anyone having a hard time turning the looper on and off exactly at the right time - many loopers have the "auto quantize" function, which eliminates the problem. Digitech Jamman has it, I think the Boss looper has it too. It basically stretches or squeezes your recorded loop, without changing pitch, so that it matches the beat exactly. A real life saver for me - makes looping VERY easy.
You can play RUclips videos at different speeds now too, it's in the options somewhere. And put time stamps in the URL to loop parts of a song etc. And Chuck a bunch of embedded videos into a htm page so they're all in one place.
+Alan Angel I was doing that with a David Grissom lick just yesterday (Mick here). Excellent!
Try Video Surgeon awesome program for practice import Y tubes and CDs Mp3s. Slow them down speed up capture as many bars u want
Alan Angel thanks for the tip!
I downloaded that app and wow... what a useful tool. I don't have the option to play my amp all the time so to be able to solo over a moving chord progression was amazing. Thank you so much!
+Andrew Yarbro yep, it's really fab, there's S lot in there
*Practice
Love you guys ❤️
+Beach Not in the U.K. matey. The verb has an S here. The noun has the C here. Cheers'
+That Pedal Show Okay, you're right. It's a noun in the title. Meh.
That Pedal Show I'm just messing with you. I'm here for the high quality content 👍🏻, not the grammatical accuracy.
+Beach Bit embarrassing for me though - I used to be a sub editor! Oops. ;0)
Dan, Mick -- thank you. I needed this. I know you posted this 4 months ago, but I am new to you giys and That Pedal Show. You guys are amazing and I have been learning so much from you.
Thank you for sharpening my practice time
+Garrett Sulzman Cheers Garrett and welcome along. Thanks for watching!
I've been practicing loads at home recently
Flynn Hanbury Tenison you profile pic has blown my mind. Very nice
Cool are u a fuzz face fan
This video made me buy Irealpro and a boss loop station and I was happy to do it. Your RUclips channel works!
Ha! If only we got the affiliate revenue. :0)
The Trio+ is a better bass player than I am. :(
hairychris444 me too.
hairychris444 random I know but why is 444 in your username? I'm genuinely curious!
I didn't watch this video yesterday because I knew it would give me some convictions about practice. That said, this was way more entertaining than a lecture about practice!
As an aside, iReal Pro is available on Android as well!
"What I want is some knobs" a chiefly British dichotomy
I feel validated to see the Yamaha thr in your room. I think they put out amazing tone and take batteries and pedals! They are so great. The tones are well done
Come out with a shirt that says "Man, what I want is some knobs"
+Aarbud That could work...
How about "Honkable Guitarist"
One thing that helped my playing phrasing and musicality a lot was learning how to sing (scat along with) what your playing. It helps to break down the bridge between your brain fingers n feeling... it also helps with your ear training a ton
+Adam Hauk Great advice! Singing is soooooo important on soooooo many levels. We like this one a lot. Cheers!
Dans story's.....haha he goes so round the houses to get to a point that could take 30 seconds 😂😂😂
Thank you guys for making my Friday's at work entertaining. Cheers and can't wait for the next one!
Did Dan just flex his jazz chops over a “Somebody I Used to Know” loop?? 🧐
Hey guys, Long time watcher/TPS T-shirt wearer, first time commenter. Really enjoyed this episode and definitely given me some ideas to progress as a drummer (with a pedal addiction) fumbling his way through learning guitar. Watching this and Mick talking again about his phobia of all things complicated, made me think it would be awesome to see a 'couple of knobs' (ha..) episode with your collective favorite one or two knob pedals of varying effects. I'd also personally love to see a Dan's 'Probably going to get me fired from a gig' pedal board filled with any favorite weird and wonderful/kind of useless pedals from his collection. Anyway, top work guys, looking forward to next week as always!
+Jake Stanton Thanks Jake! Some cool themes here. We're doing MiDI/synth in a couple of weeks. Or at least Dan is (I'll just glaze over). That's a band killer for sure! Can't wait!
somebody that I used to KNOOOOOOOW
why did he have to cut me offfff (by stopping playing that song!)
I’m so glad to see Dan struggling with that lead in American Girl!!
It always seems Dan and Mick are those ‘ really good guitarists ‘ !!
Cheers !!! I watch all the time. Love it.
Thanks Bobby! Good when we’re good, terrible when we’re bad - just like everybody! :0)
Please stop with the honking!!!! Nobody thinks it's funny anymore. The volume goes up and hurt my ears. People are equal. Rock star or bedroom warriors. It's just not cool anymore.
Martin Jakobsson • Really? You're getting bent out of shape about that? (Must be glorious to not have bigger problems.)
Forget all about that macho shit, and learn how to play guitar! ;)
Paul Isaacs macho?okay I will be more specific. It only my opinion. The hunk is not cool. Triangle is cool..
I bought the tascam guitar trainer years back where you put the cd in it! Still use it today!!! Magic! the modern unit looks great, especially being able to record yourself!
+Alex Lewis yes, love the record feature, it's so important
+ That Pedal Show I Just want to say how thankful I am every time there's a new video. Love you guys, love your playing, love the knowledge you share. you really make my day. Mick, you blow my mind with your licks and your feel. Dan you rock the hell out of me with your big chords and that awesome tele sound. keep doing what you do. greetings from Uruguay!
+joaquin mancuello Thank you so much Joaquin. Greetings to Uruguay!
+ That Pedal Show I have one suggestion for a topic. What about tweed amps and sounds as well as blackface amps and sounds, differences and uses? that lazy j and mick's two rock fro m the early vids are incredible to me.
As always, these guys know what's good. I downloaded iReal Pro at the office, drove home, and I was 3x better already! Seriously though, that app is killer and I have been playing nonstop and learning lots despite being a fairly good player. It's a lot of fun and helpful.
+Andy Martin great work Andy :)
Oh man, Dan, your level of sincerity gets me each time! And yea, I had no idea you guys struggle with the same things as myself when around jazz charts (keeping in mind the abyss of a skill gap between me and you) It is even inspiring in a way.
I used to have one of these Ibanez Rock and Plays in the 90's. You could slow things down (pitch wasn't corrected) and add chorus and overdrive to your guitar sound. Best thing for transcriptions. I studied jazz about 20 years ago in Australia under Jim Kelly (honk), but now all that is gone as well, so I'm keen to do this 20min a day/6 month thing with you guys!
+Ben Oastler Jim Kelly! Complete monster! Yep, 20 mins a day, let's do it!
@12:12 is possibly the most profound statement I've ever heard. 100% applies to me.
' A long thoughts and conclusions section - gawd, we’re rambling today! '
I really like this balance of useful information on one hand and casual talks about your playing, gear and experiences on the other. That's what made this episode great for me. Keep it up!
Thank you guys! Mick you're more influential than you might think. You've gotten me and other viewers back into the Blues. And Dan, as soon as you started playing Jazz, I immediately saw you playing swanky nightclubs. Just great! Mick, I still want to know how you view the fretboard. Thank you again guys!
Just got to Mick's face on the Bossa...HILARIOUS!!!! Reminded me of 'You Know My Name Look Up My Number!' Gold.
Just opened my copy of Ireal Pro which I've had for awhile. Never got on with it before but after turning on the diagrams I've learn't more chords in 30 minutes that's I've learnt in the last two years. Bloody great app😀👍👍👍
+Peter Jessop yeah, it's fab, so well thought out
Mick's look of disgust when Dan is fiddling with the Tascam GB10 is priceless.
oh my the trio is blowing my mind
BRIIILLIANT edition guys and full of stimulus for an (old) newbie still struggling to find time and a plan for practicing. Cheers.
+Paul Twiselton Superb, nice one Paul!
*So* glad you included iPad/an app in this roundup - there are some wonderful things out there to help with practice. Nice one.
I love the Beat Buddy as a great alternative to a boring stagnant metronome.
Wow, I had no idea this stuff even existed. That Trio+ and iReal Pro are unreal. Sold!
For practice I bought a Yamaha THR on the weekend. Killer product. Decent sounds at bedroom levels plus an app that you can use like a phrase trainer that plays through the amp. This plus IReal Pro and your set
+Peter Jessop We like the THR very much indeed!
Playing & talking .... Always good! Love it! Listening/watching this 18/2/20 ... I had realised the Trio+ was out in 2017 ...
Cool episode with lots of good info.
As a born again intermediate learner guitarist, I can say that buying a Boss RC300 loop station is the best I've done that is really helped improve my playing and understand song construction better.
The iReal app looks cool. I might give it a try.
+fishy paw Superb, cheers. iReal Pro is very good. Even I've sort of started to almost nearly use it. (Mick here)
I've been addicted to your channel for months, and I have learned so much from you guys! Thanks for doing this! Now, I finally have a couple of suggestions for episode topics. 1. "Better Rhythm Tones" for all of us unashamed background guitarists. You could talk about eq-ing your amp and overdrive to back vocals or solos, and you could also talk about clever ways to use modulation effects in rhythm. 2. "Using Guitar Pedals on Other Instruments". You could bring on a guest bass player or keyboardist. Just some thoughts. Keep up the good work!
+AdamandVanessa Wilson cheers A, great ideas, thanks :)
Shout out to the AKAI Riff-o-matic U400! I never would have made it through college without that thing. I still have it 20 years later and it still gets use.
Had my RC-3 for a good year and never realised it had a drum machine... Dear god I love this show.
+Tom Excellent! That's what we like'
I am so excited to get the irealpro app and stream it through the Bluetooth connection into my amplifi for at home practice. I've been a theory basic rhythm player for years and am starting from the ground up into lead playing. That app is going to help me progress so much. Thank you guys!
+jason matheson Good luck Jason. If it's any consolation, I feel like a total beginner going back to basics with this stuff (Mick here). Thanks for watching!
That Pedal Show I'm sitting here at work going through the app options and I'm amazed at the possibilities here! This app truly applies to anyone from beginner to expert. Need to work on your key numbers? You can switch from chord designation to the number. Want to work on learning less common chord structures? Get into jazz sections and set the app to show chord structures. Want to work on playing from the music staff? I think there's even a setting for that. This goes so far beyond lead applications that you can continually be working on improving some aspect of your guitar playing if you just get in it and find ways to stretch yourself.
Bloody hell fellas don't do yourselves down. I sit quite happily in that middle section of guitarist but you guys are defo I'm the upper section of players. Your vids defo kick my arse to practice haha.
i dont know if they mentioned it, but most people are already sitting in front of the most incredibly powerful learning, practice, jamming, songwriting tool right thru from scratchpad idea to polished finish master in a single environment and that's your pc. Infinitely more powerful and flexible than even the best stand alone hardware box in the DAW environment and that's not the least bit an overstatement.
I bought my son a Trio+ when he took up guitar last year. It has helped his playing so much. I even use it, sometimes even when I'm playing guitar with another friend that plays guitar. Then we don't need drummer or bassist. Fun way to write jams and have way more fun playing than just back and forth. Oh and Mick, the other video you did, I think with Pete. The goldish Boss unit that would take a mic and use for performance, that was a funny and great video too. You guys made some great layered songs.
+Eric Carpenter Cheers Eric! Mick here. It's great that this stuff exists, especially with the way kids are generally more ADD these days and have so much more stimuli to distract them. Doesn't make playing any easier, but hey, it's a start! Thanks for watching!
That Pedal Show thanks for the reply. Yeah. There is so much going on in kids lives these days, hard to hold them down, things like the Trio+ help so much. Love the show, every Friday morning, coffee and TPS. Keep up the great work.
Love the show. This episode is fantastic. I've been playing 30+ years and in a rut for 25+ years. Glad to know I'm not alone. I think iReal Pro looks amazing and downloaded right now. Keep up the great work, looks like you guys are having a ton of fun and hope it's literally and figuratively paying off.
+bbmade Thanks for watching! Literally not so much, but we never got into it for that. Maybe one day there'll be money!
I've been trying to focus on sounding better through practice, not gear. I really enjoyed this episode and learned a lot about practicing and some about gear too.
The zvex pedal you were referring to was the lo fi loop junky. I've wanted to mess with one for ages. I love my zvex fuzz factory
I Love my Boss DR-880 Drum Machine, which contains Tons of Drum Kits, Percussion, Bass / Synth-bass and an Internal GT-6 Guitar Effects Processor. I have programmed: Santana, Hendrix, Zeppelin, Michael Jackson, Alicia Keys, Bob Marley, Marvin Gaye and it is Great to Practice with. Very Inspiring as you have Drums, Bass, Conga's, Shakers. Better then a Metronome - for me.
+Michael Caz nice
A really helpful episode. Thanks guys, a follow up in a couple of years as tech progresses would be great. I can sit at home playing exercises for ever, but these tools actually would make me someone who could play..., music! Golly!