Instead of writing my column this month, I decided to video tape it instead. This time, I once again revisit the notion of keeping practice fun – using a looper. Gear used in this video includes the following: Dr Z Carmen Ghia USA Reverend Rocco DigiTech JamMan Looper Holy Grail reverb Song: Your Own Sweet Way (Mark Knopfler/Notting Hillbillies)
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ThreeChordGuitar
December 15, 2012 at 6:58 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
I am glad you enjoyed it :) Now go practice!
glw1967
December 15, 2012 at 7:00 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
Hi Mojo, finally I decided to get myself a looper, thx to your suggestions in this and other videos. It’s just the rather economic Boss RC-2 with just the basic functions, but I think it’s the best investment I made in a long time. Well, THIS REALLY HELPS to improve one’s skills! Thanks for the suggestion!
ThreeChordGuitar
December 15, 2012 at 7:57 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
As long as it works! I also have an 8-track digital recorder that I use, but that ends up being 30 minutes before I can really play. It’s fun too, and I like it, but sometimes I just want that fast, simple loop in 2 minutes 😉
glw1967
December 15, 2012 at 8:10 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
nice “looper lesson”. i use a different technology, with the same effect: i record my guitar chords and/or drum machine/bass lines (zoom rt-223) on my apple laptop through a motu 828 firewire interface. just 1 or 2 tracks, edited on garageband, and there you go! (ok, YOUR solution is faster and more “laid back”)
ThreeChordGuitar
December 15, 2012 at 8:56 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
Yes, that one is a USA one. I do not own one of the MIK ones, but I have used a friend’s guitars, and I thought they were a great bargain. Highly recommended!
glw1967
December 15, 2012 at 9:34 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
hi mojo, great stuff, as usual! your reverend is a us made, right? do you have a “new” one (korean production)? could you present/review it? (i am interested in one).
best from good ol’ europe, gianluca
gibsoneer321
December 15, 2012 at 10:25 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
A loop I can make, now making and downloading a Vid thats another story,I’ll leave that to your expertise.
ThreeChordGuitar
December 15, 2012 at 11:16 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
Great stuff! Do you have vids? I’d love to see you in action. I bet I’d learn a ton of stuff
gibsoneer321
December 15, 2012 at 11:51 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
Hey Mojo, great lessons on the looper, I have the jam man also, I like it better than boss rc-20, one thing I like to use the looper for is live performance. I use a guitar synth, gr-20 by roland, lay my basic rythmn chords then start to add on the fly, things like sax, organ whatever you want. Loopers are a great aid for solo guitarist. thanks for posting
voga
December 15, 2012 at 12:46 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
Nothing I can do, nothing I can say..
You do what you want to, go your own sweet way ^^
What scale is it?
ThreeChordGuitar
December 15, 2012 at 1:44 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
You’re very welcome. Do’nt ever lose that great enthusiasm!
JohnR242
December 15, 2012 at 2:24 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
Wow! What an inspiration you are to us all. A looper and how to actually use it for practice. Scales get so boring and have been the reason for many of us giving up the guitar. Thank you Mojo, for helping. This 61 year young player just got some fresh ideas on guitar practice. What FUN!!!I think my Amplitude software has a looper function. Now I know what to do with it. Thank you so much!!
msuman91
December 15, 2012 at 3:22 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
hey man you know any blake shelton songs mainly don’t make me? thanks great video your a real good teacher. Esp. that video for wanted dead or alive. That is sweet. THanks for all you do.
ThreeChordGuitar
December 15, 2012 at 4:04 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
I recommend that you would… I am having all kinds of fun with the darn thing
ckrieger36
December 15, 2012 at 4:40 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
Ahhhh, a looper! Now that’s a great idea:) Never thought about that before..I may just have to go out and get one:) Thanks! Be blessed:)
ThreeChordGuitar
December 15, 2012 at 5:12 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
Thanks
ThreeChordGuitar
December 15, 2012 at 5:56 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
Why not? It’s not gonna hurt, but if it’s no fun, then why
mickdee06
December 15, 2012 at 6:02 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
i really should get a looper you seem to have fun with it mojo.i knever knew you didnt use scales i dont either but thats because i dont know them would you recommend learning them because i get on pretty good without them
shpazshpaz
December 15, 2012 at 6:50 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
Sweet sound and a great video
Rock on…
ThreeChordGuitar
December 15, 2012 at 7:24 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
Thanks
NearlyNormalSteve
December 15, 2012 at 7:33 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
I love that album. Pretty song, sweetly done.