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In this video, Berklee Online instructor Rick Peckham discusses power chords and distorted tones from an overdrive pedal. Using the Boss Super Overdrive SD-1 as an example, he states that when you are playing power chords, you are typically using an overdriven or distorted tone. He continues by explaining the three main controls on an overdrive pedal: The Pre Gain or Drive level, the Tone, and overall volume level. He discusses how to use the pedal effectively without overpowering a band.
About Rick Peckham:
Rick Peckham is an internationally known jazz guitarist and educator. He has presented performances and clinics on six continents and specializes in a unique blend of styles, including jazz, rock, blues, fusion and country finger-style performance. Currently a full-time professor in the Guitar department at Berklee College of Music, Peckham has been a faculty member since 1986, and served as assistant chair of the department—with 1,100 guitar students and 60 guitar faculty—from 1992-2013. In 2007, the University Professional & Continuing Education Association awarded the Berklee Online course he authored, Berklee Guitar Chords 101, “Best Online Class.” He has also authored the DVD “Modal Voicing Techniques,” and Hal Leonard books “Berklee Jazz Guitar Dictionary” and “Berklee Rock Chord Dictionary.”
About Berklee Online:
Berklee Online is the continuing education division of Berklee College of Music, delivering online access to Berklee’s acclaimed curriculum from anywhere in the world, offering online courses, certificate programs, and degree programs. Contact an Academic Advisor today:
1-866-BERKLEE (US)
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