When looking into solo and improvisation techniques I came across the idea of modes. The seven fundamnetal modes are a set of seven seven-note scales, all based on "parent" major scale. (Andy Aledort, December 2012). Upon reading this and other information in the article it has helped me gain a further understanding of how modes work. I still have more research to do before I can fully state that I completely understand the concept of modes and how to use them. However I have found that quote alone a good starting point for my self.
The Glyn Johns Technique (GJT) is a technique used for recording drums created by the British sound engineer Glyn Johns. "who most notably worked with Led Zeppelin, The Who, The Rolling Stones, The Eagles, Eric Clapton, and even started his career assisting for The Beatles." (The Recording Revolution 2011). From this we can clearly see the the GJT is worth researching as it has been used by some of the most influential musicians of all time. The beauty behind the GJT is the pure minimalism behind it. Instead of having to mic up each tom symbol, ETC. The GJT only uses four microphones. It starts with simply placing one mono-overhead above the snare or middle of the kit approximately 3/4 feet. This will allow you to gain a over all balanced sound of the kit. Equally balancing the entire kit. The next microphone (also an overhead) should be placed "to the right of the floor tom, maybe 6 inches above the rim and facing across the tom towards the snare and hi hat" (Th...
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