The Power Of Recording Your Playing

In this lesson, we'll talk about recording ourselves playing the guitar. This fantastic habit will help you a lot on your guitar journey.

Record Yourself To Improve Your Musicianship

You hear all those things you don't usually hear by recording yourself! Sometimes you discover good things you can deliberately repeat, giving you confidence. Other times you find weaknesses that you can then improve. Examples include timing, string noise, bad habits, and singing.

In my teens, I recorded myself practicing classical guitar. I was shocked to hear that I was breathing loudly! I'd never have noticed without the recording.

Things To Look Out For

Let's look at these areas. First, recording yourself is a great way to analyze your rhythm guitar. Are you in time with the beat? Are your chords clean? How about your rhythm – is it groovy?

It's also great for lead guitar. You can hear whether your bends are good or if there is string noise and whether your playing is in time with the music. You'll also find out if you're leaving enough space in your solos. And beyond that, we often play differently when we record ourselves, which can help us discover new things. Spooky!

How To Record Yourself

You don't need expensive equipment to record yourself playing. You can even use your mobile phone. If you're a Mac user, Garageband is a great choice. It comes with drum tracks, meaning you can add several layers to the song, and it's easy to use. You can also use a dictaphone. There are many options, and you don't have to break the bank.

So have lots of fun recording yourself. You'll discover loads about your playing, which is a great help as you continue your guitar journey. :)

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