Record yourself

Play, then listen back. One minute of recording, no pressure.

7 min

Tempo
Free
Duration
7 min
Last time
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Why this exercise

Recording yourself reveals things your ear misses while you play. It is the most honest way to hear yourself.

  1. Place your phone 1 meter away, with the mic pointed at the amp or the guitar.
  2. Play for 1 minute: a riff, a scale, or any idea that comes to mind.
  3. STOP playing and listen to the recording without playing along. Note 1 good thing and 1 thing to improve.
  4. Don't re-record to try to sound better: the first take is the real one.
  5. Save the file with the date on it, so you can compare it in 1 month.
Today's tip

Record 1 minute of improvising, no pressure.

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