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Re: a solution to a problem maybe

null@example.com (Grah1) — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:55:12 +0000

Cheers guys , Phill I agree getting the right key is important .and that is why for my solo and new stuff I've tuned down a whole step which means for the band stuff that Paul sings I can either swap guitars or just capo up 2 frets and reposition my solos . . However due to my ongoing health issues I dont have a lot of spare time to rearange and rehearse many of the current songs in the set before we start our first set of gigs in april . I think I might check with some of my freinds in other bands who may have a vocal processer I can try before buying one .

Re: a solution to a problem maybe

null@example.com (Phill Williams) — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 09:59:58 +0000

Performing in the right key is paramount, songs you might sing in the wrong key for your voice will sound bad as I've found to my detriment. Seeing as Paul sings some songs you won't need to change those songs? I would also caution that some songs need to go up for comfortable performance so I would suggest using a capo. I hope I haven't overstepped ?

Re: a solution to a problem maybe

null@example.com (neophytte) — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 08:41:58 +0000

I would (arguably) say that the vocals are the most important instrument of the group; if the songs you are performing are more comfortable in another key, then I'd be talking with the other members and suggest moving key ... as long as you don't need to retrain the drummer!!

Cheers

Richard

a solution to a problem maybe

null@example.com (Grah1) — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:50:16 +0000

As you regulars know Ive had a lot of throat issues over the years ,and it isnt getting a lot better .
So Ive taken a decision to tune down a full step and see how that works ,however it does mean either persuading the band to do the same or rewriting the songs in a lower key which will take a bit of time for me to do .Alturnatively one of these pitch correction pedals might help but Im unsure if it will work well enough . I dont really want to spend a lot on a pedal with out trying first or getting some advice .
My acoustic solo set sounds fine tuned down .
for the band songs that Paul sings in normal tuning I can capo up 2 frets with no problem .
Is it selfish for me to expect the others to relearn a set which has been good for us in recent years
Any thoughts ??