This month, I’d like to talk about some effective approaches to weaving multiple guitar parts together, whether working with another guitarist or layering parts for a recording. In my previous column, I talked about how to devise rhythm guitar parts that best serve the song and the groove. For me, it’s not just about playing chords; it’s about finding compositional and “hook” elements in your playing.
A common question is, “How do you figure out what to do when there are two guitarists?” The answer is the same as for “What do I do when playing with a keyboard player?” or “What do I do when there’s a horn section?” It always comes down to knowing what my function and role are within this specific arrangement.
