Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Find your own instrument spaces and range



When we play in a band, we must always try to find the range which our instrument can play and yet not covered by other instruments. Do not try to clash with other instruments by playing in the same range.

The synth always clashes with the piano because they both want to play in the same range. It would be better if the synth is played in a higher octave as in using the string or flute sounds.

The rhythm guitar sometimes clashes with the piano as new guitarist knows only open string position of chords. Learn barred chords to solve this problem.

The drums being an untuned instrument has no such problems. And the lower ranges are the monopoly of the bass guitar. Pianists should play minimal low keys to avoid clashing with the bass guitar.


Likewise, each instrument must find its own spaces to fill in. Please be considerate. Do allow other instruments breathing spaces to play. Do not monopolize all space playing from A to Z. People also get bored listening to only one prominent instrument all the time !

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