Guitar Tone
The technological environment of the electric guitar.
The vast space of endless possibilities.
The joy of the electric guitarist, amateur and professional alike .
In the Guitar Tone section the sound colours and timbre of the
Electric guitar is taught and revealed , so that in studio or in a live situation
To be on an equal level with that of the guitar greats.
In more detail, we examine and analyse:
Capabilities and unique traits of varying guitar models as
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Stratocaster, Telecaster, Les Paul, SG and others
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Using the guitar pots and differences between 250k , 500k etc
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The nature and behaviour of different pickups such as single coil, humbuckers, P 90s and so on.
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Sound textures stemming from different guitar picks, in regards to design, thickness and the material used.
Types of amplifiers:
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Tube amplifiers and the different lines of thought behind major builds.
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Hybrid Tube-Transistor amplifiers.
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Transistor amplifiers
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Digital modelling amplifiers.
Effects and pedals:
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Overdrives, Modulation Effects, Reverb, Delay and others
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How they function how to blend them.
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The correct positioning of effects (pedal chain)
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Advantages / Disadvantages of analogue and digital effects.
Recording Techniques:
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Microphone types
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Combing and setting up microphones in space.
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Different ways of Recording
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Recording software
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Editing and processing recording material .
The Guitar Tone section is the necessary component for every guitarist who desires to enrich, further and record his sound and work.
Beginners
The joy of starting out
The joy of the first contact with a guitar
The harmonious and correct positioning of the guitar against the human body.
The correct placement of right and left hands on the instrument
The correct tuning, how to properly hold the pick,
The first touch, the first sound, the first song!
In the Beginners section the founding bond of the
Student with the instrument is grounded and developed.
A bond that guarantees and strengthens
The future development of the student.
With years of experience, teaching the Beginner’s section
Is built in order to assure the quick development
Of the novice student as well as solidifying the
Knowledge of those who have only glimpsed parts of the instrument.
The specialised approach promotes, in a unique way , the
Unbiased, natural and relaxing effortless play and creates
The technical foundation required so that the student
Can achieve whatever playing level desired.
This section is a prerequisite for the student to gain access to any other section of Guitar Lessons.