https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/3-guitars-together-mush-how-to-improve-the-group-dynamic/ Guitar Noise Discussion Board en-US Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:35:48 +0000 wpForo 60 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/3-guitars-together-mush-how-to-improve-the-group-dynamic/paged/3/#post-328134 Thu, 07 May 2009 22:37:53 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion cnev https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/3-guitars-together-mush-how-to-improve-the-group-dynamic/paged/3/#post-328134 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/3-guitars-together-mush-how-to-improve-the-group-dynamic/paged/3/#post-328131 Thu, 07 May 2009 21:28:52 +0000
It's a hard thing to do, but I've seen this philosophy lead to great success and unity within groups. I've seen people leave and never come back, and I've seen people leave, grow up, and return refreshed and ready to work.

The mission behind what you're doing is far greater than any individuals wants, desires, or feelings, and having a wedge of pride or complacency between personalities is a detriment to the entire group.

Like I said, it's a hard thing to do- but I don't believe there's any room for bitterness, pride or sloth in what you do every week.]]> Guitar Players Discussion gosurf80 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/3-guitars-together-mush-how-to-improve-the-group-dynamic/paged/3/#post-328131 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/3-guitars-together-mush-how-to-improve-the-group-dynamic/paged/3/#post-328090 Thu, 07 May 2009 04:59:06 +0000
Anyway, things are coming to a head, as two of the guitarists sat down with me and the worship leader after practice, and we talked about some of the things they should be thinking about when they're all playing together. Mostly along the "orchestration" front, playing different parts, up the neck, etc. So, that's good.

The problem that has developed is some personal tension between them and the third guitarist (who was at practice but couldn't stay for the discussion ... or maybe they didn't ask him? I don't know ... ) over their playing styles; #3 is younger and tends to play more aggressively, while the others tend toward more basic strumming. So I'm playing "camp counselor" now as well. :(

Well, a half step in the right direction, I think.]]> Guitar Players Discussion Gabba Gabba Hey https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/3-guitars-together-mush-how-to-improve-the-group-dynamic/paged/3/#post-328090 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/3-guitars-together-mush-how-to-improve-the-group-dynamic/paged/3/#post-327639 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:39:10 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion simon@home.co.uk https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/3-guitars-together-mush-how-to-improve-the-group-dynamic/paged/3/#post-327639 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/3-guitars-together-mush-how-to-improve-the-group-dynamic/paged/3/#post-327536 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 02:52:12 +0000
I'd suggest one guitar only strumming simple and sustained chords...just one swipe per chord....LOUD! Let is sustain. Split the other two up...high three strings and low three (or reposition the chords hi & low)...to feed off the decay of the first guitar. It'll be tough without someone on faders at the board...but...what can I say???

This is as simple as I can get from this head-scratch, I'm afraid...but I do think it'll suit even the most rudimentary of players.

Hope this helps...

Cat]]> Guitar Players Discussion Cat https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/3-guitars-together-mush-how-to-improve-the-group-dynamic/paged/3/#post-327536 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/3-guitars-together-mush-how-to-improve-the-group-dynamic/paged/3/#post-327528 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 23:44:48 +0000
Your right alot of Sknyard is with three guitars Check the Doobie Brothers during the Skunk Baxter era - they were very good at coming up with different voicings and patterns, etc, plus tossing in a banjo or mandolin as needed.]]> Guitar Players Discussion Dan Lasley https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/3-guitars-together-mush-how-to-improve-the-group-dynamic/paged/3/#post-327528 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/3-guitars-together-mush-how-to-improve-the-group-dynamic/paged/3/#post-327523 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 22:18:10 +0000
Or, at least, a desire to learn and to improve. I'm not sure all of our guys have it ... :cry:]]> Guitar Players Discussion Gabba Gabba Hey https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/3-guitars-together-mush-how-to-improve-the-group-dynamic/paged/3/#post-327523 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/3-guitars-together-mush-how-to-improve-the-group-dynamic/paged/3/#post-327515 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:54:43 +0000
Your right alot of Sknyard is with three guitars]]> Guitar Players Discussion cnev https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/3-guitars-together-mush-how-to-improve-the-group-dynamic/paged/3/#post-327515 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/3-guitars-together-mush-how-to-improve-the-group-dynamic/paged/3/#post-327512 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:11:44 +0000
When I think of bands I listen to that have more than two guitars, it seems that arranging parts is the key. Three playing the same thing, for very long, gets a little hard and headachy.

When I think of bands I listen two with three guitars, though, I realize that all of them involve having somebody play stuff that I personally can't. So it's not just arrangement, it's ability. :D

And being a church band maybe changes the priorities from those of a pro band- more important to include everybody than to sound perfect, imo. Sounds like you're doing fine and have some great ideas. GO slow with it, though.

Best,
Ande]]> Guitar Players Discussion Ande https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/3-guitars-together-mush-how-to-improve-the-group-dynamic/paged/3/#post-327512 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/3-guitars-together-mush-how-to-improve-the-group-dynamic/paged/3/#post-326937 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:01:48 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion rsguitarplayer https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/3-guitars-together-mush-how-to-improve-the-group-dynamic/paged/3/#post-326937