Recording solo acoustic guitar is both a science and an art; a delicate balance between the player, the instrument, the room, and the microphone. When everything aligns, you’re rewarded with a sound that feels alive. It is full of air,…
Following on from my previous video on concepts for arranging a song for acoustic guitar and voice, here is another example of how I might apply those, this time with Dragon’s “Are You Old Enough”.
When you’re accompanying a vocalist on solo acoustic guitar, your job is equal parts foundation and colour. You’re not just strumming chords; you’re shaping the song’s emotional core, framing the voice, and providing movement that makes the performance feel alive….