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Presentation by Tom Munch
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This is a video recorded at the [[2007 Fall Rocky Mountain Conference]] held in Cuchara Colorado in 2007.
This is a video recorded at the [[2007 Fall Rocky Mountain Conference]] held in Cuchara Colorado in 2007.


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<h4>Vocal Techniques for Great Tone</h4>
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<h4>Guitar Techniques for Great Tone</h4>
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* [http://toonz.ca/bose/video/cuchara/TomMunchCuchara.htm 320 x 240] smaller video - better for slow connections.
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;Related documents:
* [[Cliff Goodwin|Cliff Goodwin - Goodsy as referred to by Tom]] &mdash;  Tom mentioned Cliff Goodwin at Ashland. This link is to Cliff Goodwin's talk there.
* [[Acoustic Guitar Tone & the L1®]] also by Tom Munch.
*[http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=10115699 Larry Adler interview] Tom mentions in the third section.
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The video is approximately 60 minutes long.
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== Vocal Tone ==
=== Good air ===
=== Diction ===
=== Consonants, Ending consonants ===
==== Plosives ====
* Having trouble with popping consonants? Move closer to the microphone. Eliminate plosives by keeping  your lips on the windscreen


== Microphone Technique ==
=== Chest, throat, nose ===
=== Working the Mic ===
=== EQing with technique ===
=== Shape mouth, throat ===
=== Push forward or back ===
==== Working the Mic ====
* Moving back from the microphone robs you of tone.
* Moving back from the microphone robs you of tone.
* The ToneMatch® Filters were created for close microphone technique.  
* The ToneMatch® Filters were created for close microphone technique.  
==== Stay Glued to the Windscreen ====
* If you move your head around the microphone, swivel so that you mouth is always pointed at the windscreen.


=== Stay Glued to the Windscreen ===
=== Mic is an instrument ===
* If you move your head around the microphone, swivel so that you mouth is always pointed at the windscreen.
=== Listen & experiment ===
 
== Guitar Tone ==
=== Flesh/nail/pick ===
=== EQ with fingers ===


=== Plosives ===
=== Flesh & nail ===
* Having trouble with popping consonants? Move closer to the microphone. Eliminate plosives by keeping  your lips on the windscreen
=== Picks ===
=== Hand position ===
=== Find good instrument tones for your instrument ===
=== Cover all frequencies ===
=== Tailor to function in mix ===
=== Listen & experiment ===


   
== Performing ==
=== Dynamics ===
* Good use of dynamics in any performance is a "value add" for your audience. Learning how to perform with dynamics will increase your enjoyment of playing/singing.


== Guitar Technique ==
=== Stay out of own way ===
=== Playing Solo ===
* Be aware of the relative roles and volumes of your Vocals and your Guitar. Don't compete with yourself by overplaying Guitar while singing.
* Be aware of the relative roles and volumes of your Vocals and your Guitar. Don't compete with yourself by overplaying Guitar while singing.
=== Match EQ to mix ===
=== Don't push/press harmonica player ===
* Harmonica player = Larry Adler
** [http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=10115699 Larry Adler interview] Tom mentioned with the follow up [http://bose.infopop.cc/eve/forums?a=tpc&f=4806048934&m=8371092864 discussion on the Message Board]
=== turn up if necessary & pull back ===
=== Avoid tension ===
=== Listen & experiment ===
=== Conclusion ===
=== Good tone a function of listening & experimenting ===
== Technical Notes ==
Tom used the following gear in the videos
* {{Model II}} and {{T1}}.
* AKG C535 vocal microphone.
* Lowden L32CP with EMG film UST (like Fishman Matrix) & Joe Mills mic mounted just inside the sound hole perpendicular to soundboard.
* Fishman Pocket Blender for Mills mic & EMG on Lowden
* Simon & Patrick with LR Baggs Duet System (older with LB6 saddle)
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[[Category:Acoustic Guitar]]
[[Category:Editorial]]
[[Category:Guitar]]
[[Category:Performance]]
[[Category:Vocals]]
[[Category:Video]]
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