How to Accompany on Guitar
Get a copy of the sheet music as soon as possible.. Memorize most of the lyrics.. Learn different chord voicings for the chords in the song.
Steps
Get a copy of the sheet music as soon as possible.
Get a copy of the sheet music as soon as possible.
Memorize most of the lyrics.
Memorize most of the lyrics.
Learn different chord voicings for the chords in the song.
Learn different chord voicings for the chords in the song.
Find out if other instrumentalists will be playing.
Find out if other instrumentalists will be playing.
Practice your part before rehearsing with the vocalist.
Practice your part before rehearsing with the vocalist.
Adjust the key to suit the singer's voice.
Adjust the key to suit the singer's voice.
Note vocal dynamics and modulations.
Note vocal dynamics and modulations.
Alter your chord progressions to blend with the vocals.
Alter your chord progressions to blend with the vocals.
Talk to the vocalist about their performance.
Talk to the vocalist about their performance.
Communicate your familiarity with the song.
Communicate your familiarity with the song.
Use a capo to play in a different key.
Use a capo to play in a different key.
Listen and follow the vocalist.
Listen and follow the vocalist.
Play arpeggios instead of full chords.
Play arpeggios instead of full chords.
Fill spaces between vocal phrases.
Fill spaces between vocal phrases.
Turn down the volume.
Turn down the volume.
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