How to Read Guitar Looping The Creative Guide: Master Guitar Looping With Hundreds of Creative, Musical Examples (Guitar pedals and effects Book 2) DOC
A Creative Guide to Guitar Looper Pedal MasteryGuitar loop pedals have become massively popular in recent years and for good reason. A looper pedal can be your best friend because they'reA place to quickly store ideasA way to make your rhythm / solo parts more interesting on a gigAn effective way to fill out solo performancesA practice buddy who is always at the same ability level as you!Artists like Ed Sheeran, Ellie Goulding and KT Tunstall use loopers as a key part of their live shows, and in this book Instagram guitar sensation Kristof Neyens shows you how to master looping with a wealth of creative ideas and cool licks and riffs. Though some musicians make it look easy, creating great loops is more challenging than it appears... but we’ve got you covered:Quickly master the guitar loop pedal basicsBut guitar looping can be tough. Often players struggle to loop in time, understand how to record creative, effective layers, leave space in the music and blend tones. Luckily, Guitar looping, the creative guide is here to answer your questions and teach you countless ways to make music with your looper pedal.You'll discover:Great advice on the best loop pedals available, their features, and what will suit your needsWhere to place the looper in your guitar rig to get the best effectsHow to build loops from the ground upTricks to start and end loops perfectly every timeGet creative with your guitar looper pedal!Next, it's time to get creative. Guitar Looping: The Creative Guide contains tons of techniques and tricks to get the most out of your loop pedal.Here's what you'll learnCreate killer, multiple-layer loops the right way, ensuring all parts fit togetherHarmonise guitar partsArrange basslines, riffs and single-note melodiesUse your looper to bust out of creative rutsLay down percussive grooves using your guitar as a drumBonus: Two complete pieces of music composed especially for this bookBonus: Live audio download of every one of the 116 examples in the book so you can jam alongBonus: Online HD video of Kristof demonstrating guitar looping techniques in action.Advanced, creative guitar loop techniquesOnce you’re on your way to becoming a proficient guitar looper, there's even more to learn! You'l quickly discover:Expressive techniques that will set you apart as a musician:Simple but effective drop tuning techniquesHow to create synth-like pad effects to solo overHow to mimic other instruments like violin, mandolin, pedal steel guitar, banjo and even clarinetHow to use a slide to create unique loop partsWays to imitate vinyl scratching, reverse loops and create other sound effectsHow to embrace randomness in loops and use it to your advantageUnique ways to combine other effects with your looper to create amazing soundscapes Boost your guitar practice sessionsAs well as being a creative tool, loop pedals are invaluable practice aids. There's a big difference between learning a scale and using it in a musical context, so forget the generic backing tracks and create your own accompaniment to:Practice scales and arpeggios across the neckHear the effect of different scales against chordsPractice playing on and behind the beatPractice modal and pentatonic patternsGuitar Looping: The Creative Guide is jam-packed with tons of cool licks and ideas waiting to be discovered. Buy it today and finally master your guitar loop pedal!
