Learn how to integrate melodies into your guitar track with this handy lesson
Recording tips from Skunk Anansie’s Ace
We’ve covered a variety of tracking tips in our tutorials so far with Skunk Anansie guitarist Ace, but here, the ACM tutor has shared some tactics for making your guitar melody stand out.
In the video above, Ace tells you his tactics for recording guitar tracks, and how harmonising can develop the melodic nature of a lead line.
Head over to ACM to find out how you can learn from world-class musicians like Ace.
Don’t forget to check out these past Ace tutorials, too…
Learn how to get a great-sounding guitar mix with these quick tracking tips
Learn how to get the best sound from your guitar amp using these studio mic techniques
Pedalboard tour: Skunk Anansie’s Ace takes you through his array of stompboxes
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