7 Things NOT to Do for a GREAT Sound

On this edition of You'll Hear It, Peter and Adam take some inspiration from Christian McBride (who you can check out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpUyTXs65wM) and list 7 mistakes to avoid in order to sound great.

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7 Things NOT to Do for a GREAT Sound:

1. DON'T listen
2. Use a ton of sustain
3. Get real excited/tight
4. Don't use voicing
5. Move your wrists/elbows/shoulders
6. Play/practice at the same dynamic level
7. Comp for yourself without dynamics
8. ULTIMATE TIP

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