Someguy
Joined: Jun 07, 2009
Posts: 1
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Posted on Jun 07 2009 10:53 PM
Hi, I'm curious about the structure of the genre, but I'm not sure where to start, so I'll just lay down a few questions that you guys might be able to answer.
What is the role of the guitarist? (lead instrument, mid instrument, just rythm, etc)
What scales / chords does the guitarist play?
What modes does the guitarist usually use?
What modes do the other band members use?
What are some good influences of surf rock?
Are there any unique tidbits about the guitarists role? (lots of reverb, tremolo picking, etc)
Thanks in advance
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estreet
Joined: Mar 17, 2007
Posts: 839
United Kingdom
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Posted on Jun 08 2009 01:53 AM
Is this for real? I don't know if I'm up to that much typing on a Monday morning ...
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SURFmole
Joined: Nov 22, 2007
Posts: 901
Portland, OR
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Posted on Jun 08 2009 04:57 AM
Someguy
Hi, I'm curious about the structure of the genre, but I'm not sure where to start
You could try the search engine!  That's one hell of a question for your first post...welcome to the forum though. I don't think any of us are up to that much typing.
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echobeach
Joined: May 21, 2007
Posts: 220
Redland City, Australia
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Posted on Jun 08 2009 05:49 AM
Hey Someguy
While I'm typing up your answer could you answer these questions.
What amps sound better Tubes or Solidstate?.
Are MIM Fenders as good as MIA Fenders?.
Why do Gibson Les Pauls sound different to Epiphone Les Pauls?.
Do curly guitar leads sound different to straight leads?
How many Trolls migrate from Harmony Central each week and end up in Surf Guitar 101? ............................................You could be the first.
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Brian
Joined: Feb 25, 2006
Posts: 19265
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
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Posted on Jun 08 2009 07:49 AM
Homework question?  Welcome to the site.
Someguy
What is the role of the guitarist? (lead instrument, mid instrument, just rythm, etc)
Yes, all of the above.
Someguy
What scales / chords does the guitarist play?
What modes does the guitarist usually use?
What modes do the other band members use?
All of them as apropriate to the song.
Someguy
What are some good influences of surf rock?
You mean what influenced surf music? Link Wray, The Ventures, The Fireballs, Duane Eddy, The Revels, etc.
Someguy
Are there any unique tidbits about the guitarists role? (lots of reverb, tremolo picking, etc)
Yes, you nailed it.
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Last edited: Jun 08, 2009 08:05:50
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DannySnyder
Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 11046
Berkeley, CA
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Posted on Jun 08 2009 07:53 AM
Someguy, why not start with these:
http://surfguitar101.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=11
http://www.poprecords.com/cowabunga/
— Danny Snyder
"With great reverb comes great responsibility" - Uncle Leo
Playing keys and guitar with Combo Tezeta
Formerly a guitarist in The TomorrowMen and Meshugga Beach Party
Latest surf project - Now That's What I Call SURF
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drumsdick
Joined: May 29, 2007
Posts: 224
Central CT, USA
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Posted on Jun 08 2009 12:18 PM
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Brian
Joined: Feb 25, 2006
Posts: 19265
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
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Posted on Jun 08 2009 12:30 PM
You could try listening to some surf music too. Have you tried our podcasts?
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Joelman
Joined: Sep 07, 2006
Posts: 1483
Redlands, CA
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Posted on Jun 08 2009 02:20 PM
It's so nice of you guys to help a new drop in with their late... term paper.
Welcome here to SG101. Someguy
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Hunterdt
Joined: Jul 09, 2009
Posts: 2
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Posted on Jul 10 2009 07:05 AM
I really want to be that guy, but when I reflect, I've found that my favorite surf music is instrumental, therefore the guitar's role is that of the lead, voice (metaphorically speaking) and transition into the rhthym which the guitarist is also accountable for, in other words: the guitarist of a surf band is what makes the surf band, I don't know does anybody know of a great surf band with a lousy guitarist?
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