In this video
In this lesson Andy creates an Overdub guitar part to support the main rhythm guitar part in this song. Using a capo gives a bit of variation to the song by creating some higher voicings, and the arpeggiated chords separate the Overdub from the main rhythm part.
Complete knowledge of how to use a capo for overdubs in any situation comes from experience along with knowledge of the CAGED system.
Key points
- Using the metronome (a.k.a. the click) helps to keep all the different parts together
- Using the count in will help you to start at the same time as the previous recordings - it counts one bar of clicks before it starts the recording to give you time to hit record and get ready to play
Home Recording With Garageband
Course Trailer - Learn Home Recording With Garageband
Introduction
Why GarageBand?
Mac vs iPad vs iPhone
How to record Electric Guitar
Recording Electric Guitar to a Backing Track
Recording Acoustic Guitar
Recording Acoustic Guitar to a Backing Track
Acoustic Guitar Overdub Using a Capo (Example 1)
Piano Roll and VSTs
Recording Vocals
Recording Vocals and Acoustic at the same time
Acoustic Guitar Overdub Using a Capo (Example 2)
Recording Vocal Harmonies
Creating your own MIDI VST Drum Tracks 1
Creating your own MIDI VST Drum Tracks 2
Adding a Bassline and Finishing Touches
Mastering Made Simple
Limitations of GarageBand
Advice for Song Writing
Home Recording Finale