Looper as
practice
buddy
One of the best ways to get better at
guitar is to practice with another guitar
player. The way this scenario often
works out is with one guitarist playing
a rhythmic figure or chord progression,
while the other one solos or works on
melodic passages. This is a really great
way to learn, and develop both a sense
of rhythm and an ear for how melody
and chord changes work together, but
there are downsides to this method.
For one, it requires another person,
preferably one with patience and the
appropriate repertoire of musical skills.
A practice buddy with a short attention
span, limited chordal knowledge, and a
terrible sense of timing won’t do anyone
much good. And even if an ideal human
practice buddy is available from time to
time, chances are that this person can’t
be around every time you want to jam
or work on your soloing. This is where a
looper can step in and save the day.
A looper pedal can be available any
time you have a few moments to
practice, it doesn’t take up much space,
doesn’t have any annoying personality
flaws, and it has a perfect sense of
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