"How
To Reduce Feedback When You Play"
If
you've performed live on stage or even a casual jam with your friends
at band practice -- one of the most annoying things guitarists have
is a thing called FEEDBACK!
If
you don't know what feedback is -- it's that terrible high pitched
sound that comes from speakers.
It
usually happens when you place your microphone too close to the
speaker or play your guitar directly in front of the amplifier.
Not
only does this damage your ears, but it puts your audience off when
they come to hear you play!
Now
I'm not an expert on the dynamics of feedback. But I have performed
on stage many times and have learnt a few tricks to avoid feedback
from occurring...
The
first step is to turn down your treble on your amplifier. Too much
treble invites feedback so don't have too much treble in your amplifier
settings.
The
second step is to turn the volume on your guitar up only 3/4. Don't
turn your volume up full as this is invites huge feedback! Always
leave a little room on your volume, so don't turn it up all the
way. Only 3/4 and I guarantee you will reduce feedback at least
80% with this trick.
One
other trick is to turn down the gain or distortion on your amp.
When you play softly, you can turn your gain or distortion full.
But when you start playing with some serious volume, turn your gain
only 50%.
You will still get the same sound and distortion, but this is the
trick to avoiding feedback from occurring when you play loudly.
Finally,
if you're using an effects pedal, only turn it up 3/4 the way. Like
your guitar -- always leave a bit of leeway as it offers more control
over the sound and keeps your playing tight!
Remember
this -- if you keep control of your volumes, you reduce the level
of feedback and have a much tighter sound as an over all band. If
you turn everything up full and try to rule the world -- you'll
sound a mess and out of control.
WRITTEN
BY ELMORE MUSIC
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