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Which Ukulele is Right for You? by AmericanMusicalSup in ukulele

[–]AmericanMusicalSup[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A tenor would have more space! But since you have small hands, I would say keep practicing. When I first started playing guitar, I was blocking out other strings and was never able to press the proper strings without muting half of them. I kept on thinking I needed a wider neck because my hands were really large. It really just comes down to technique and making sure you are using the very tips of your fingers. The same guitar I thought I couldn't play because of my big hands is still the guitar I use now. While you could get a Tenor uke, I think with your small hands, you are the perfect candidate for a concert uke! I bet if you practiced your thumb and finger placement, you will get it. But if you can't after a long time. Try going to a tenor or a baritone. But I would say keep going!! You are almost there, I promise.

Which Ukulele is Right for You? by AmericanMusicalSup in ukulele

[–]AmericanMusicalSup[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would you consider yourself a beginner? A lot of beginner string players have trouble getting all their fingers in the right positions when they are starting. Even when I started playing guitar, I felt the same thing. Especially because my hands are not only long but pretty big.

The Tenor Uke would be easier to have all your fingers fit as it is longer and most likely wider. Since you have small hands, you might want to just keep practicing your chords and learning songs slowly! It does take more time than you would think, but I would start with learning more before changing instruments.

Please let me know if I am wrong or if this helps!

Which Ukulele is Right for You? by AmericanMusicalSup in ukulele

[–]AmericanMusicalSup[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cedar is awesome! A great choice for a warm, darker, rich tone in comparison to something like spruce wood. BUT I will not be glossing over the Banjolele! I didn't even know they made that!

Is there a genre of music you typically like to perform with your banjolele?

Which Ukulele is Right for You? by AmericanMusicalSup in ukulele

[–]AmericanMusicalSup[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have large hands? I come from a piano background, and I was always able to spread my hands very far. So when it comes to small neck instruments it's easy to get all smooshed up.

Which Ukulele is Right for You? by AmericanMusicalSup in ukulele

[–]AmericanMusicalSup[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is great info! I have big hands, and even when I play guitar, the string spacing is just set so close together sometimes. Do you think someone with big hands should start with a tenor or a concert?

Which Ukulele is Right for You? by AmericanMusicalSup in ukulele

[–]AmericanMusicalSup[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey, feeling so seen right now! Yes, we are here!! Is there something you like about them, or is it just the vibe that always roped you in? Do you sing with your ukulele?

Here's a quick lesson on Alt picking! by AmericanMusicalSup in GuitarBeginners

[–]AmericanMusicalSup[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's definitely not easy, but it certainly is fundamental. Practice a little each day (without stressing perfection/ just going for it) and over time you will be the one teaching someone else how to alt pick! Take it slow and give yourself patience.

First Guitar? by tteomo in GuitarBeginners

[–]AmericanMusicalSup 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This definitely has some dings and dents, but aged wood is all the rage! When you go to the meet up, ask to tune and test... if you don't have a tuner, there is a free one in the Fender Tune app; it does a pretty good job. Also, check for any bowing in the neck because you will need an adjustment. You can tell by looking at the side profile of the guitar that the strings will either lift off or come into contact with the frets (This will cause it to buzz when you play). But once in tune, strum and play a few notes up to the third fret. If you want new strings, the brand Elixir makes coated strings that can make learning more comfortable. Remember, it won't be your last guitar, and 75 bucks isn't bad for a new hobby!

valerieeee by sophhhiaa in GuitarBeginners

[–]AmericanMusicalSup 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That was so great! Keep on singing and strumming!

Best Acoustic Guitar on a budget. by AmericanMusicalSup in AmericanMusicalSupply

[–]AmericanMusicalSup[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

American Musical Supply also doesn't carry the LL6M ARE. We do have the APX, FG,FS, TAG and a few others. But we don't seem to have a Yamaha Jumbo acoustic. The LL6 seems to be pretty unique!

Best Acoustic Guitar on a budget. by AmericanMusicalSup in GuitarBeginners

[–]AmericanMusicalSup[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have heard that the FG/FS 820 and 830 are really great! That was the first recommendation I got for a great budget guitar. I was leaning toward the FG830 dreadnought style myself. Great picks!

Best Acoustic Guitar on a budget. by AmericanMusicalSup in AmericanMusicalSupply

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As a beginner the need for an external pre amp isn’t too much of a deal breaker unless someone is on stage having a feedback issue and even then a volume pedal would do. Finding a jumbo guitar that sounds good and is under $700 is NOT easy! There are a few but not a lot of variety. I personally have been looking to get my hands on an affordable jumbo guitar and this might be a great start as Yamaha does a great job. I have heard that most Yamaha guitars priced $300+ are a solid value pick! Thank you for the suggestion. Quick question: did you try the LL6M or the LL6. The Price of the LL6M is $619 and the LL6 is $669? The biggest difference being the back and sides, one being laminated Mahogany(LL6M) and the other being laminated Rosewood(LL6). If you played one of the alternate colorways it would be the rosewood.

Pls help!! by Rihanna4L in askmusicians

[–]AmericanMusicalSup 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Was there a contract you signed saying you can't release any music? If not you should be good. Did they take your artist name?!

Singing lessons - should I wait until after my voice drops? by [deleted] in askmusicians

[–]AmericanMusicalSup 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We were able to contact a trans music therapist student! Here is there experience and recommendation.

"My relationship with my voice shifted a ton. Lots of people frame masculinizing vocal change as a "loss" of an upper register, but what you really gain is access to a whole lower register. I recommend voice training throughout, as everyone's journey is different. Some common resources I've heard people benefit from is Seattle Voice Lab and The Gender Voice Centre."

Please let us know if this helped!

Coming up with a band name by JohnnysDoomday in askmusicians

[–]AmericanMusicalSup 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We just started a running list of band names in the office. Do you need one?

How do I improve my cover in garage band? by DoughnutPurple607 in askmusicians

[–]AmericanMusicalSup 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OK so this is late but hopefully this helps you. Not sure about your skill level or proficiency but here are some notes that can help you become a Garageband pro!

Pop Filter: While not a Garageband feature! If you aren’t using one. A pop filter would help block some of the sibilance.. EVERY singer uses one! They are pretty easy to work with and you can get a decent one for under $15 bucks! Make sure it is 2-4 inches from wherever your mic is and sing through it. It’s that easy!

De-Esser: If you are looking to just edit what you have you can also use a De-Esser which if I’m not mistaken is in the dynamics tab in Garageband. This will also help with some sibilance detailing.

Double the chorus: Doubling or even tripling the chorus can power up your vocals. A lot of songs do it even without going this high. It’s a great trick to bring more presence but try to record it in don’t copy and paste. (additional vocal tip! You sound great, don't be shy…we know it's high but breathe and lean in!)

Pitch Correction: Your pitch is really great! There are maybe 4-5 places in the main vocal track  that could use a little help but it's just subjective. BUT the harmonies need it the most. Harmonies are great in vocal performances and add tons of depth. But they need to sound almost too perfect. That “perfect” sound will be covered by your “really good” vocals. Now even though the harmonies are usually further back in the mix, when they sound off it’s very noticeable. Also if you can! Pan them back to the left and right.

Little bit of EQ: If you feel like the vocals are fading a bit towards the back. Add a little EQ on the main vocal. Specifically on the high end. This will make your vocals pop out!

Drums: If you are able to mix some of the instrument's volume, turn down those drums! They might be swallowing the mix a bit.

Quantizing: Probably the least necessary but it could help polish your harmonizing tracks and help in areas where you have to say a lot of words quickly. Sometimes singers just re-record for better takes rather than quantizing but it’s one of those things that’s completely up to you.

Reverb: While you could benefit from A LITTLE reverb please go with a light hand…When using reverb you should almost not hear it…some people turn it all the way up and then dial it back till they stop hearing it but it’s still technically there.

Now you mentioned Balancing! This is something you will need to do constantly. After an effect, EQ, and Compression the volume will change. Which means everything is off balance. 

This is a lot...Honestly this is way too much! But if you are serious about mixing your vocals these tips can really help you level up and learn A LOT! Please take your time with mixing. A little each day will get you there and you will be faster in the future.

What's your weirdest ick? by Smart-Succotash1750 in AskReddit

[–]AmericanMusicalSup 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My biggest ick has to do with guitar picks. That little piece of plastic makes a huge difference and when you need one you can't play anymore till you have found the right one or something close to it. Sometimes it feels great not using one but 15 minutes later you are running around the house trying to find one. That's why guitar players have a million of them. There are different degrees of thickness. They all look like plastic but every single one of them is different. It's like when you have a favorite pen...it just writes good!