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TIPS
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Session
preparation
The
more each musician understands what's expected in the
studio and the better prepared they are when they arrive,
the greater chance of a successful session. The following
are a few recommendations for your recording project.
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1) Production:
All musical ideas and parts should be rehearsed and ready
to be recorded. Practice only the parts to be tracked
prior to the session, to ensure the best possible takes.
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2) Equipment: Take the time to check
any gear you plan to use during the upcoming session,
including:
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A) New guitar strings (with spares) and extra picks. |
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B)
Batteries for acoustic/electric guitars. |
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C)
Instrument cables, power supplies and adapters. |
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3) Timing: Most
recording studios from the mid 1980's on have been using
a click track to record, especially while overdubbing.
All part's should be rehearsed using a metronome to determine,
as close as possible, the tempo you would like each song
recorded to. Practice with a two bar (eight beat) intro.
Also, now's the time (if you haven't already done so)
to recruit fellow musicians to add any additional part's
you'd like.
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4) Sheet music: Bring all lyrics and music with
chords to the session, with additional copies so everyone
can follow along. |
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Tracking: Prior
to recording and before each part, you should tune up (preferably
to the same tuner). Always avoid tuning to another instrument. |
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