This is really great advice Rob. I’ve been doing the exact same thing for the past few weeks for some upcoming gigs and it’s made a huge difference, I’m using the Headrush FRFR as my monitor to simulate being onstage. I wish I had taken this approach years ago. You’re sounding great too mate!
Great video Rob!! I always practiced/ rehearsed exactly as I was planning to perform the gig. I also found the playing live 2 or 3 nights a week, every week was much easier musically than, later in my career playing concert type events a few times a year.
For home use with bigger amps, I recommend a volume pedal. A good volume pedal will keep your tone the same, but at lower volumes. Now that I found out how much volume can be reduced with one, I am no longer scared of how loud a bigger tube amp will be in my house. I will use a 2x12 Cab which is all you need for only small and medium sized gigs and if you are on a mic at bigger shows than you will be able to get enough volume anyways plus if you are too loud to fit well in a live mix than a volume pedal can help you not sound too loud. As to 4x12s sounding fuller, in a band mix I don't want too much bass anyways.
Also, I'm going to eventually get a 50 watts amp head I want because 50 watts is enough for playing with a drummer without a mic setup and I saw/heard proof in a video I saw.
cool video, my bands back gigging and having a routine is crazy important, I will definitely be setting up the studio this way from now on...... and standing up!!!!
Greeeeeetings Rob! Long time fan of you and your channel and I just wanted to say that this latest video was informative and a great guide! Keep up the GREAT work Chappers! 🤘🏻
Hi Rob I hope things are settling in for u in Malta! I can see in your eyes how much you miss playing live...bet you hat first show back will rock! June 25 and wish I was there..lol.. good luck and be safe man!
Still stuck gigging in Wiltshire lol. However, we recently lost our other (main) guitarist, so Rebel Station are back to a three piece. However, I'm playing through a boss Katana head 100w with a Harley Benton sc vintage 1000 and I cant get a "full sound" to fill the stage. I always find the boss head a bit Lacking in fullness whatever guitar I use (even more so with a single pickup Ibanez), but are there any tricks when playing small venues with a PA and an engineer that can make the guitar in a three piece feel a bit bigger live? Should that all be up to the engineer and front of house EQ or are there any pedals or cab twinning etc that can help for the sound the punters hear? Cheers Chappers! Tommi
Thank you so much for this video, Rob! I started a new band in April and we‘ve been rehearsing regularly ever since. We play Punk/Post-Rock and I‘m the only guitar player and vocalist although I have never taken over vocal duties (we‘re not going for real singing more for punk shouting). I was worried about playing and singing at the same time and your tips are so valuable. I just got a microphone and next rehearsals we‘re going to start practicing with vocals. If you plan on doing more videos about singing and playing, I‘m all for it! Cheers!
Another tip which you didn't do is balance the back line so that the vocal stands out - people want to hear the singer most of all - (whether we as guitarists like it or not) - you drowned out the vocal. The stage you want to reach is not boredom but auto pilot. So you're not thinking about the structure of the song but your performance - how to move etc.
What happened to Rock & Roll??!?! Live music used to be all about Cigarettes & Alcohol, but now it's all about getting to bed early and being careful about what you eat/drink in order to keep you voice in good shape... Party On!
There’s a reason Motley Crue live in the 2010s wasn’t comparable to what they were in the 1980s. When it doesn’t make you enough to be rich even after the cost of party life you need to behave to preserve your musical career and income
Thanks Rob, our first for the summer is in 8 days. My problem is if I try to practice while the boys (4 and 7) are up they get really excited and want to help me play by grabbing the strings and twisting pedal knobs. If I wait until they're in bed, I can't make any noise. So I end up at rehearsal wasting the other guys' time tweaking pedals and practicing lines because I didn't show up prepared.
A more realistic simulation of a live gig shouldn't have the placement of the PA behind the performer. Therefore, a floor monitor has to be a part of a more realistic simulation of a live gig. In addition to setting any associated instrument Amps with the amps direct to PA and amps 🎤 to PA. The monitor should have the performer's preferred mix sent in from the PA. These conditions are imperative to simulate a live gig. As there are no simulations of a live gig other than a copy of a live gig setup.
In my case, I need to START practising again. Due to COVID, and due to new job schedules, the band has been on hiatus. I have not even TOUCHED any of our songs.
I am married… i’ve been married for six years, what the hell are you talking about. Honestly man sometimes RUclips just leaves me staggered that people would leave comments like this…
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8:24 Beginners practice until they get it right. Pros practice until they can't get it wrong.
That is exactly right sir
Its reassuring to see professional performers still get nervous. Cheers Mr Chapman.
i have my first gig in 2 days, thanks rob!
Best luck Dude😀
How did it go?🤞🏾
How was it?
Your a good dude, i havent gigged since december 2019 and i only started in early 2019 😅 hope it goes well dude and gives you a fresh boost of energy
This is really great advice Rob. I’ve been doing the exact same thing for the past few weeks for some upcoming gigs and it’s made a huge difference, I’m using the Headrush FRFR as my monitor to simulate being onstage. I wish I had taken this approach years ago. You’re sounding great too mate!
My bands only just got back together for practice with a new drummer, hoping to be able to do some shows later in the year, great advice for practice👍
Good luck with the live shows Allan, thanks for watching :-)
Great video Rob!! I always practiced/ rehearsed exactly as I was planning to perform the gig. I also found the playing live 2 or 3 nights a week, every week was much easier musically than, later in my career playing concert type events a few times a year.
For home use with bigger amps, I recommend a volume pedal. A good volume pedal will keep your tone the same, but at lower volumes. Now that I found out how much volume can be reduced with one, I am no longer scared of how loud a bigger tube amp will be in my house. I will use a 2x12 Cab which is all you need for only small and medium sized gigs and if you are on a mic at bigger shows than you will be able to get enough volume anyways plus if you are too loud to fit well in a live mix than a volume pedal can help you not sound too loud. As to 4x12s sounding fuller, in a band mix I don't want too much bass anyways.
Also, I'm going to eventually get a 50 watts amp head I want because 50 watts is enough for playing with a drummer without a mic setup and I saw/heard proof in a video I saw.
I really hope you guys tour the states soon. Would love to see you guys live.
Really miss the USA!
Great advice! Great video! Thank you my man!
Good stuff Rob. Always thanks for your vids.
cool video, my bands back gigging and having a routine is crazy important, I will definitely be setting up the studio this way from now on...... and standing up!!!!
Thanks for watching Danny, yeah man standing up is absolutely important :-)
This was helpful. Thanks Chappers. Great insights shared.
Great video Rob🤘🏻
Greeeeeetings Rob! Long time fan of you and your channel and I just wanted to say that this latest video was informative and a great guide! Keep up the GREAT work Chappers! 🤘🏻
Hi Rob I hope things are settling in for u in Malta! I can see in your eyes how much you miss playing live...bet you hat first show back will rock! June 25 and wish I was there..lol.. good luck and be safe man!
Great advice Rob! 🤘
I can't wait to get your vinyl!
Underwear?
What?@@Shadowman-1960
Great video, thanks for the help!
thanks Rob. i needed this
Another jem, thanks dude! 👍
Solid advice, I do similar routine. Also vocal warm ups( use the ones with mouth closed/humming, won’t stress out vocal cord)
Love the dark tone! Which rig you’re using?
excellent advice ...
I play bass and I have a gig in a couple weeks. It’s my first time ever playing a solo live so I’m kinda nervous 😅
How’d it go? And do you have a recording of it? I’m a bassist as well.
Still stuck gigging in Wiltshire lol. However, we recently lost our other (main) guitarist, so Rebel Station are back to a three piece. However, I'm playing through a boss Katana head 100w with a Harley Benton sc vintage 1000 and I cant get a "full sound" to fill the stage. I always find the boss head a bit Lacking in fullness whatever guitar I use (even more so with a single pickup Ibanez), but are there any tricks when playing small venues with a PA and an engineer that can make the guitar in a three piece feel a bit bigger live?
Should that all be up to the engineer and front of house EQ or are there any pedals or cab twinning etc that can help for the sound the punters hear?
Cheers Chappers!
Tommi
This is so realistic. Great advice. 😎
Great to hear that you will be playing live again Rob. Maybe get CW&C over to the west coast at some point in the not so distant future?
Definitely would love to tour America again it’s been awhile :-)
Great singer❤️🔥
Your singing voice is amazing these days!
Thank you so much for this video, Rob! I started a new band in April and we‘ve been rehearsing regularly ever since. We play Punk/Post-Rock and I‘m the only guitar player and vocalist although I have never taken over vocal duties (we‘re not going for real singing more for punk shouting). I was worried about playing and singing at the same time and your tips are so valuable. I just got a microphone and next rehearsals we‘re going to start practicing with vocals. If you plan on doing more videos about singing and playing, I‘m all for it! Cheers!
Good tip!
I hope u come back to the states to play again..
Hi Eric, definitely will - hopefully next year there will be a tour :-)
@@RobChappers oh man Rob im there...be safe my friend and good luck in all your life's endeavors...rooting for u as always
Rob!! I need your help on this! I messed loads this friday for our first gig in almost a year! How to fight the fright?!?
Hey dude, just practice until you get bored that really is the key, run it again and again even in your head if you are not at a rehearsal studio
Where’d all the hair come from in that live show flyer? 😊
Great video
Hi Rob , do you live in an alternate reality where there are 35+ hours in a day ?
it‘s all about time management 😅
Ha ha no, I just get up very early...
No way I'll be giging any time soon haha but great video :)
Thank you Rob Chapman for your contribution to the music field.
❤❤❤❤
I have my PA and my amps that are mic'ed into the PA in front of me so I can hear my FOH
New subscriber here..! thanks Rob
Thanks for subscribing sir nice to meet you :-)
Have a good time 👏
In some parts of the world, the whole purpose is to "sound as rough as a badger's ass". Thanks for all the tips, Mr. Chappers!!!
I'll take the new V in that purple you did for the tele
Another tip which you didn't do is balance the back line so that the vocal stands out - people want to hear the singer most of all - (whether we as guitarists like it or not) - you drowned out the vocal. The stage you want to reach is not boredom but auto pilot. So you're not thinking about the structure of the song but your performance - how to move etc.
Greetings Rob, you are doing a great job 👏 please remember sell me some guitars 😁
Did you check out Justin Johnson yet?
What happened to Rock & Roll??!?!
Live music used to be all about Cigarettes & Alcohol, but now it's all about getting to bed early and being careful about what you eat/drink in order to keep you voice in good shape...
Party On!
Yeah it became more professional. Double edged blade innit
People simply got sick of making themselves sick. The biggest fun is in the people and the music, more than making ourselves sick!
There’s a reason Motley Crue live in the 2010s wasn’t comparable to what they were in the 1980s. When it doesn’t make you enough to be rich even after the cost of party life you need to behave to preserve your musical career and income
“Rough as a badgers ASS?!!” Nice
Holy shit Adam.
You should work with adrian smitj
Thanks Rob, our first for the summer is in 8 days. My problem is if I try to practice while the boys (4 and 7) are up they get really excited and want to help me play by grabbing the strings and twisting pedal knobs. If I wait until they're in bed, I can't make any noise. So I end up at rehearsal wasting the other guys' time tweaking pedals and practicing lines because I didn't show up prepared.
Headphones? My housemate works nights, so I play through headphones a lot
I always stand up to play an electric guitar. I don't feel right sitting down.
🤟
Where do you put your're wig m8
A more realistic simulation of a live gig shouldn't have the placement of the PA behind the performer. Therefore, a floor monitor has to be a part of a more realistic simulation of a live gig. In addition to setting any associated instrument Amps with the amps direct to PA and amps 🎤 to PA. The monitor should have the performer's preferred mix sent in from the PA.
These conditions are imperative to simulate a live gig. As there are no simulations of a live gig other than a copy of a live gig setup.
he didn't say it was to mimic a gig, he said it was to mimic playing in a band. subtle difference.
I gotta get used to singing and playing at the same time
Do you think townsend sing loud? Or his face fools us?
Both, he sings loud in some ranges and not in others
Chappers dont lie we all have forgot how to play live lol
In my case, I need to START practising again. Due to COVID, and due to new job schedules, the band has been on hiatus. I have not even TOUCHED any of our songs.
Just make sure you poop sometime BEFORE the gig
Dude, party the fuck up
I am just glad that I have always refused to sing in addition to torturing guitars.... ;-) I just cannot do it.
Dude what the Hell 2 kids in and u not Married u Heathen
I am married… i’ve been married for six years, what the hell are you talking about.
Honestly man sometimes RUclips just leaves me staggered that people would leave comments like this…
I love the fact that Rob's clearly wearing a wedding ring in the video 😂
Moron.
ahoy
n1
chappers can't play guitar