The Score Magazine - Archive October 2016 issue! | Page 34

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Ever since the independent music scene erupted in India, we’ve seen some
very special bands with incredibly versatile and energetic live performances across the country.
Keeping in mind some general rules of thumb, we’ve come up with some tips and information on how to
make gigging a whole lot easier for every aspiring musician.
PREPARATION
Your own sound
Just practicing a song in the comfort of your room is usually
not enough. The scenario on stage can be very different from
that of a jam room or studio. It’s crucial to learn your parts
well enough to be able to play them at ease in any situation,
like in front of a talking crowd, noise or visual distractions.
Your Band’s sound
A rehearsal is never about each individual musician playing
his or her part perfectly. The idea of a band is to have a
rhythmically and musically ‘tight’ sound, where each
member is well aware and can compensate for the sound
of another. Dynamics, levels and a keen ear are crucial to
having a great overall sound, regardless of how brilliant any
single band member is.
On-Stage sound
The sound at any gig is almost never the same as the sound
in a rehearsal. Having an intimate understanding with
your sound guy at the venue, taking sufficient time to do a
thorough sound check, and having a stage presence free from
crippling anxiety of any kind, are key to a notably unique live
sound.
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GENERIC YET USEFUL TIPS
Understand what to ask for on your monitors. Each musician
will have his or her priorities when it comes to essential
sounds that they need to here in order to keep a track of their
performance. Be it the hi-hat or the rhythm guitar, your
monit