Gibson, the Taishan Beidou in the solid electric guitar field, has conquered generations of guitarists with his unparalleled timbre, and has a Gibson guitar to become a guitar lover's dream.
Like Finder, Gibson has a long history and legendary experience. Gibson's products are very rich, and classic styles emerge one after another. So far, we have talked about many models. Like many fans, I have great admiration for Gibson. Knowing and studying Gibson has become my greatest hobby after practicing piano. I'll write some things I've learned recently and share them with you. Of course, my own ability is very limited, and many things may be wrong. I hope you can bring it up.
My research report mainly focuses on Gibson's classic products (solid series), and I won't say much about Gibson's history.
When it comes to Gibson solid electric guitar, we can't help but talk about Gibson LES PAUL series. 1952, Ted Macatee, chairman of Gibson, cooperated with les paul to start the production of GOLDTOP. From 1952 to 1957, Jinding experienced four innovations.
Jinding 1952
Carved maple face (maple veneer)
Solid mahoganyback (Mahogany Piano) without weight reduction
Nickel hardware (metal fittings)
Connecting Bridge/Hanger Tail (Piano Bridge)
Round neck contour in early 1950s (neck)
Old Tulip Drum Machine (String Winding Machine)
P-90 single coil pickup (pickup)
LES PAUL GOLDTOP produced by 1952 basically adopts LES PAUL's own design patents (solid piano body, arched piano face, double-row pickup, swing bridge).
Jinding 1954
Carved maple face (maple veneer)
Solid mahoganyback (Mahogany Piano) without weight reduction
Nickel hardware (metal fittings)
Lightweight aluminum "stud" bridge/tail beam (piano bridge)
Round neck contour in early 1950s (neck)
Old Tulip Drum Machine (String Winding Machine)
P-90 single coil pickup (pickup)
Compared with the GOLDTOP produced by 1952, the most important change of LES PAUL GOLDTOP produced by 1954 is the piano bridge, which was designed by Ted McCarty, president of Gibson Company. The new bridge enables musicians to adjust the bridge more conveniently.
Jinding 1956
Carved maple face (maple veneer)
Solid mahoganyback (Mahogany Piano) without weight reduction
Nickel hardware (metal fittings)
ABR- 1 bridge, light aluminum stopper (piano bridge)
Round neck contour in early 1950s (neck)
Old Tulip Drum Machine (String Winding Machine)
P-90 single coil pickup (pickup)
The major change of LES PAUL GOLDTOP produced by 1956 compared with GOLDTOP produced by 1954 is also in Qinqiao. The new piano bridge is the Gibson o-Matic bridge that we are familiar with now. 1956 GOLDTOP can be said to be a classic of GOLDTOP, and EPIPHONE also produced EPIP '56 GOLDTOP based on the model of this piano.
Jinding 1957
Carved maple face (maple veneer)
Solid mahoganyback (Mahogany Piano) without weight reduction
Nickel hardware (metal fittings)
ABR- 1 bridge, light aluminum stopper (piano bridge)
Round neck contour in early 1950s (neck)
Old Tulip Drum Machine (String Winding Machine)
Burst bucket 1(R), burst bucket 2(T) (pickup)
Compared with the GOLDTOP produced by 1956, the biggest change is the pickup truck.
Gibson applied his patented humbucking microphone to LES PAUL for the first time. The use of the new microphone makes the tone of LES PAUL GOLDTOP more powerful. ABR- 1 Bridge enhances the vibration and support of the piano.
In order to increase the selling point of LES PAUL, Gibson began to produce some high-end LES PAUL. 1954, customized by LES PAUL produced by Gibson. At first, Gibson called this series LES PAUL DELUXE, among which we are familiar with the Black Beauty series.
1954 black beauty
Carve mahogany top (mahogany veneer)
Solid mahoganyback (Mahogany Piano) without weight reduction
Gold Hardware (Metal Fittings)
ABR- 1 bridge, light aluminum stopper (piano bridge)
Round neck contour in early 1950s (neck)
Bean spinner (winder)
Al-Ni-Co V(R), p-90 silicon-carbon rod pickup (T)
1954' s custom-made (black beauty) is mainly characterized in that the veneer is made of mahogany instead of maple for the golden top, which makes the timbre of the black beauty less bright than that of the golden top, the fingerboard is made of ebony, and the LOGO of the piano head is inlaid with diamonds for customization. The ordinary LES PAUL style is the endorsement signature of "LES PAUL" on the piano head. The reel does not use Gibson's classic green tulip, but uses a metal cashew reel.
1957 black beauty
Carve mahogany top (mahogany veneer)
Solid mahoganyback (Mahogany Piano) without weight reduction
Gold Hardware (Metal Fittings)
ABR- 1 bridge, light aluminum stopper (piano bridge)
Round neck contour in early 1950s (neck)
Bean spinner (winder)
Burst bucket 1(R, m), burst bucket 2(T) pickup truck (pickup truck)
1957 black beauty can be equipped with three sets of pickup trucks. This style is also very familiar to all of us, and EPIP also launched EPIPHONE Black Beauty based on this style.
Although GIBSON GOLDTOP is a classic style today, it didn't sell well in the 1950s. Throughout the 1950s, Gibson's craftsmen continued to innovate LES PAUL style. In the late 1950s, Gibson began to give up the golden decoration of GOLDTOP, began to use the rising sun decoration, and used more beautiful maple trees on the surface of the piano. Gibson named the revised LES PAUL as LES PAUL STANDARD. They hope that LES PAUL STANDARD can bring GIBSON a good market. From 1958 to 1960, LP STANDARD has been revised three times.
1958 LP standard
Carved common maple surface (maple veneer)
Solid mahoganyback (Mahogany Piano) without weight reduction
Nickel hardware (metal fittings)
ABR- 1 bridge, light aluminum stopper (piano bridge)
Round neck contour in early 1950s (neck)
Old Tulip Drum Machine (String Winding Machine)
Burst bucket 1(R), burst bucket 2(T) (pickup)
Compared with 1958 LP, the biggest difference between 1957 LP jinding is the layering and painting process, which is also our favorite Gibson style now.
1959 LP standard
Carved common maple surface (maple veneer)
Solid mahoganyback (Mahogany Piano) without weight reduction
Nickel hardware (metal fittings)
ABR- 1 bridge, light aluminum stopper (piano bridge)
1959 Circular neck contour (neck)
Holly tulip turner (reel)
Burst bucket 1(R), burst bucket 2(T) (pickup)
The main change of LP standard produced by 1959 relative to 1958 LP standard lies in yarn. 1959, Gibson began to use the wide yarn "JUMBO", which did not achieve any good results at first until the end of the 1960s. Some blues guitarists, such as eric clapton, got warmer and fuller timbre from this style of silk, and since then 1959 LP standard has been loved by music lovers. On the reel, the model of 1959 was also changed from retro tulip to holly tulip, and the neck of the piano was also adjusted.
1960 LP standard
Carved maple face (maple veneer)
Solid mahoganyback (Mahogany Piano) without weight reduction
Nickel hardware (metal fittings)
ABR- 1 bridge, light aluminum stopper (piano bridge)
1960 slender conical neck contour (neck)
Holly tulip turner (reel)
Burst bucket 1(R), burst bucket 2(T) (pickup)
The main difference between LP marks produced by 1960 and 1959 is that the neck of the piano is narrow and thin, and the body of the piano is covered with more gorgeous maple.
However, no matter how hard Gibson worked on LES PAUL, the expensive LES PAUL didn't sell well. Gibson developed a new style by himself, which is known as SG (solid guitar). The production cost of SG is much lower than that of LES PAUL, and its unique high handle design is more popular in the market. From 1962 to 1968, LES PAUL was discontinued.
Solid mahogany piano body (mahogany piano body)
Nickel hardware (metal fittings)
ABR- 1 bridge, light aluminum stopper (piano bridge)
1960 slender conical neck contour (neck)
Old Tulip Drum Machine (String Winding Machine)
Gibson hum (pickup, different periods)
It can be said that SG is a classic of Ted Macatee, chairman of Gibson. I have a hunch that Les Paul's cost and bulky figure will be very unfavorable to Gibson's development, but SG can overcome these shortcomings. Coupled with the signature money in the SG style later, SG has been selling well so far.
Although LES PAUL stopped production on 1962, Gibson did not give up LES PAUL. 1968, Gibson once again launched LES PAUL customization, selected wood, and exquisite craftsmanship. For Gibson, LES PAUL CUSTOM emphasized an artistic taste.
1968 LP custom printed tops
High-patterned maple veneer (maple veneer)
Solid mahogany backrest (mahogany piano)
Gold Hardware (Metal Fittings)
ABR- 1 bridge, light aluminum stopper (piano bridge)
Bean spinner (winder)
57 classic humbucking pickup truck (pickup truck)
The LP customization produced by 1968 has put a lot of effort into materials. It is worth noting that the customized veneer of LP produced after 1968 began to use maple, while the customized veneer of 1954 LP (Black Beauty) mentioned earlier used mahogany, so from the timbre point of view, it is 65438+.
LP customization
Carved maple face (maple veneer)
Solid mahogany backrest (mahogany piano)
Gold Hardware (Metal Fittings)
ABR- 1 bridge, light aluminum stopper (piano bridge)
Circular neck contour
Metal tulip disc (winder)
490(R), 498(T) (pickup truck)
Although this LP customized standard model is similar to Black Beauty (using double pickups), the style characteristics of the two are quite different. EPIPHONE also launched EPIP LES PAUL CUSTOM in the style of this piano, and we are all familiar with this model of EPIP.
When it comes to Gibson's solid-state electric guitar, we can't help but mention Corina Explorer, Flying V and Firebird. These functional styles also led the trend of the times at that time. These classic styles also played an extremely important role in the match between Gibson and Fanta.
After more than half a century, Gibson solid electric guitars have become more and more, including many signature models and customized models, but I think these Gibson guitars that appeared in the 1950s should be remembered by us. Of course, there are two people we can't forget: les paul and Ted Macatee.
(drum)
Drum set is a very important non-pitch percussion instrument in jazz band. It usually consists of a pedal bass drum, a small drum, more than two small drums, one or two riding cymbals and a pedal drum. The drummer beat the parts with his drum to make them sound. There are two kinds of drum hammers commonly used in jazz, one is a wooden drum stick and the other is a wire brush made of steel wire.
In the band, the drummer controls the speed and rhythm of the music, especially in jazz, the drummer needs to maintain a good state of cooperation with other musicians. For example, the cleanliness of the drummer plays a decisive role in cutting. In addition, in jazz, the control of the timbre, strength and speed of the drum is an important factor to reflect the drummer's skills.
Jazz originated in America. It is a set of combined percussion instruments with drums as the main part. A person played originally to accompany jazz.
The word "jazz" does not refer to the British royal family, but the name of an early American black musician. His full name is Sir Bo Brown. Early jazz is a form of music for the lower-class blacks in the United States to entertain themselves. When this famous black musician plays, people often shout "Jazz, one more!" "Later, this music was named after a black singer. It is customarily called "jazz".
From the appearance, Juetu drums are like many drums hanging on a row of shelves. The drummer is very proud and striking, and the cadence of the stereo drum is sonorous. In our country, people are used to calling it "drum set" according to its appearance, and the drummer's performance is commonly known as "playing drum set".
At the beginning, drums were very simple, only big drums, small drums and military cymbals. People put snare drum on the ground, set up a small drum, kick a big drum with their feet, then stick a stick in the ground and hang a cymbal. /kloc-In the mid-9th century, when the American Civil War ended, the black people who could sing and dance got many musical instruments from the disbanded army. For example, drums, cymbals and cymbals. (These instruments almost became the main instruments in jazz). Genius blacks skillfully combined various drums and cymbals to form the prototype of jazz drums. They put snare drum on a bracket, put it on the ground, and equipped it with pedals to encourage drumhead. Then hang drums and cymbals on both sides of the drum. In this way, one person can operate multiple percussion instruments at the same time. After development and improvement, it gradually evolved into a modern jazz drum. With the development of jazz. The drummer's technology is also improving, and the simple device can no longer meet the needs of the band and drummer, so several small drums with strings removed are gradually added to the percussion group and played, which echoes the big drums and small drums and is very beautiful. Later, they were named "Tom". In China, the customary name is "Drum", because the shape of drum is very similar to that of Shui Tong, and some of them are also called "Drum". With the development of jazz, the number of cymbals that can be connected together has also increased. Until it developed into a world-class percussion instrument with perfect shape and convenient operation, there are two-sided drums, seven-and-eight-sided drums and eight-and-nine-sided cymbals.
In the mid-20th century, rock music became popular in the United States, and then set off a strong whirlwind around the world. Because of the changeable rhythm of jazz drum and the superb playing skills of drummers, it quickly became an indispensable combination percussion instrument in rock music. Rock music, with its strong metallic sound and changeable rhythm, makes people feel the sound of vibration and rolling, especially attracting the attention of young people.
In China, with the progress of society and the improvement of people's living standards, people begin to ask for self-entertainment. Rock music and pop songs have gradually become an integral part of people's cultural life, and jazz drums are also a popular musical instrument, especially popular with young friends.
Drum sets were formed in the 1940s, including hand percussion instruments and foot percussion instruments with different timbres. Hand percussion instruments include small drums, big drums and hanging hairpin, while foot percussion instruments include big drums and stepping hairpin. On this basis, additional percussion instruments can be added or subtracted at any time according to the needs of performance.
Drum set is a percussion instrument, which is used to play rock, twist and jazz music. In the long-term playing process, a set of fixed rhythm types have been formed, such as Dirsk, rumba, tango, samba, cha-cha, Bolero and so on. These rhythms are strong and distinct, and each has its own unique style.
Composition of drum set
The drum set consists of a big drum, a pedal cymbal, a small drum, a barrel drum (3-7) and a hanging cymbal (2-4).
Bass drum: naturally lay flat on the pedal with your right foot. When you knock on the door, your ankles and soles naturally relax. Your feet move up and down with the pedal. Don't lift the soles too high. Don't leave the pedal unless you keep pushing.
Treading on cymbals: When you are ready to play, lift your left heel with your left foot. When you start playing, the heel and sole must naturally follow the pedal, and you can lift it too high or move it slowly.
Drum: Generally, both hands can play straight wrist (palm down).
Hand cymbals: Tap various rhythms on the cymbals with your right hand.
Hanging cymbals: playing various rhythms with the right hand instead of the hand cymbals, using straight wrist or straight buckle. Generally, there is a hammer to knock on the cymbals. When the playing stress is strong, use the hammer to knock on the cymbals. Drum (BD) drum (SD) drum (FT) eardrum (TT) stepping hairpin (HH) big neutral hairpin (CC).
Symbol of drum set
The notation of drum set is based on the bass spectrum table of staff, that is, the F spectrum table. The bass drum is in the first room, the tambourine is in the third room, the eardrum I is in the fourth room, the eardrum II is in the fourth row, the big drum is in the second room, the big hairpin is in the upper room, and the trampling hairpin is in the lower room.
Drum set has no fixed pitch, which is generally determined by the player according to the needs of music.
Basic play
(1) drum tapping method:
The snare drum, also known as Little snare drum, is the most important instrument in western atonal percussion instruments and one of the drum groups. The playing posture of the snare drum is also the playing posture of the drum set. In drum playing, because the foot needs to step on the drum and the hairpin at the same time, it is played in a sitting position. When playing, you should have a correct posture, and the upper limbs such as chest, shoulders and arms should be naturally relaxed. When playing, your arms naturally bend upward, put them on the drum surface, and hold the mallet in both hands. The second joint of the thumb and the second joint of the index finger of the right hand hold the drumhead handle, and the third joint of the thumb and the index finger naturally come together, and the palm of the middle finger, the ring finger and the little finger bend to keep a certain gap with the mallet handle to control the drumhead. The palm of the left hand is inward, the handle of the drumstick is clamped at the tiger's mouth of the thumb and forefinger, and the bottom of the drumstick is supported by the third joint of the ring finger. The other fingers naturally bend into the palm direction to hold the ball.
Master the correct mallet holding posture, and also have the correct hitting method. In training, you must remember the word percussion, that is, you must play it. After the drumstick hits the drum surface, it is necessary to immediately resume the preparatory action when beating the drum. The action of the drum should be completed in an instant, elastic, full of vibration, bright, concentrated, powerful and powerful, and give full play to the sound effect. Beginners should also pay attention to the position of percussion when practicing percussion, which should hit the center of the snare drum three to five centimeters. In addition, there are side attack, side attack, alternating attack, rolling and so on. You can practice with one hand first, then with two hands, or with two hands.
(2) the bass drum step method:
Hit the bass drum with your right foot. Under normal circumstances, the heel steps on the rear end of the pedal, with the ankle joint as the axis, and the forefoot steps on the pedal to drive the drumstick to hit the drum surface. When pedaling, the muscles of thighs, calves and feet relax accordingly, and the hammer should return immediately after hitting the drum surface to form a circular pedaling action. When you play hard, you can hang your feet and tap the pedal with your toes, so that all the weight of your right leg falls on one point, thus strengthening the pedaling force and achieving the expected effect.
(3) Step on the hairpin:
Step on the hairpin and hit it with your left foot. Its main point of play is to step on the ground with the heel at the back end of the pedal, take the ankle joint as the axis, and hit the pedal with the forefoot. When the forefoot is struck, it is not necessary to return immediately, but to control the sustained sound to produce a closed acoustic effect, which is also different from the right foot drum.
(4) Drum percussion method:
The main points of drum beating are the same as those of small drums. When changing drums, you need to use your wrist to drive the forearm and the forearm to move naturally to other drums to form a natural and coordinated action.
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