Why You NEED a Looper Pedal

The number 1 most important tool you can have for practicing is a looper pedal. Going over a few different ideas of how you can incorporate it into practicing by using a combination of chords and notes to make some scale exercises.
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[@rofreason]

"You're just fighting your own loop..." Classic! Although I often feel that way in my daily life. Love your style and presentation on these videos. Thanks for sharing them!

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks for watching Evan :)

[@breeze787]

WOW! That was great advice. Getting inside of a scale shape to learn how to play the melody of the song with a looper? AWESOME! Thanks I've got some work to do.

[@seandaniel23]

Good luck!

[@GuyGGormanandtheGMen]

Sean, I used to be a teacher, and I'm constantly impressed by how well you create enjoyable, practical lessons that having something bigger behind them conceptually. You make learning fun, and that's the key. Practice is what it's all about (I don't really believe in talent, but if there is such a thing it's enthusiasm) And enthusiastic students practice more.

[@seandaniel23]

I appreciate it!

[@JESL_TheOnlyOne]

Yes, I agree, I wrote and edited instructions and other professional docs, and I wouldn't be surprised if Sean knows a thing or two, formally, about dissecting and presenting information.

[@doglifehub]

Talent absolutely exists. Call it an innate capability to perform a certain task, if you like, but it certainly exists.

[@akshaysharma2786]

@@doglifehub every methodology was once common sense to someone.

[@frolkryuchkov8054]

I think that this is the best introduction to a music theory in the whole KZbin. He explains what this all about for and how to practice it. Please, keep doing your videos!

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much! I'll keep it up!

[@Moderatelydisagreeable]

Thank you. I’ve heard several people explain the importance of using a looper for practice, but you explain “practice” in a practical and fun session.

[@Samson163]

I cannot express enough how much this video just helped me. I bought a looper a few weeks ago and I just couldn't get the timing down on it. So I just played along with the drum feature basically or let the drums run for a few beats and then come in and stop so there wouldn't be any break in the music....but man oh man, your a life saver. Thanks to you I finally got the hang on recording with it

[@jonsharp6952]

Love it, this is a brilliant lesson. I know exactly what you mean, memorizing tabs does very little for improvisational skill.

[@seandaniel23]

Right on Jon, that's why I try not to tab out too much.

[@Cosenzo123]

So much knowledge shared in less than 9 mins that goes way beyond the looper pedal. Many thanks!!

[@bellachi9575]

This is the one of those wonderful and seemingly simple tutorials that offer paradigm shifting moments in learning. Best. Looping. Tut. EVER!

[@janseendiguiseppiThomasMC]

I just picked up my first looper pedal and I don’t think I’ve every had this much fun with my guitars!

[@FastRedPonyCar]

Regarding practicing with vocal melodies, IMO the most important thing it can teach you is that vocalists aren't confined to the rhythm structure of the music. They can sing their notes whenever they want as long as the melody they are singing makes sense musically. We as guitar players can strategically step out of that box as well but doing it right where it doesn't sound like you've just lost timing is fairly difficult if your brain isn't used to it.

[@MitchRossMusician]

Good lesson on using a looper Sean. A lot of guys in my age group haven't embraced them, because they don't get them. Plus, as you pointed out, it takes time to get used to using them, when to start and stop for example.

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much Mitch! Definitely a great and helpful tool!

[@1997LT1Camaro]

Wow this connected for me in a several ways. Hopefully I can practice over several cord progressions soon. Thanks man!

[@eclecticwhyzass]

Good Points Sean. I was given an Infinity Looper a year or so ago and for some reason stopped using it, mostly because I couldn't get that timing issue down and I had started using a JS-10 eBand to play along with. I saw the title to this video a few days ago and it sparked the thought that I should hook it up and try again. It has been sitting on the floor by my amp all this time, lonely. After a few attempts at counting myself in (something I had gotten better at during this time away) I got that beautiful, doesn't-feel-like-a-loop loop working and it has both improved my timing and my ability to recognize the chord changes. I also realized I had to turn down the volume on the rhythm loop if I wanted to solo over it without volume clash. Then today, I decided to watch your video see what you had to say about it and, low and behold, you touched on all of it. I imagine this would have been great info for me many months ago. I'm certain it will help many others now. Now I will work on the "singing" aspect of soloing. Thanks. Good Stuff.

[@seandaniel23]

So great to hear! Dust that baby off and get to work! :)

[@ramirk2225]

dude thanks for posting this video. really helped not only with a loop pedal, but also with discovering new ways of soloing and using different scales. wish you all the best!

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much for watching Ramir :)

[@jacolon61]

Dude you are great at explaining this stuff while also teaching/re-enforcing music in a sense. Good job!

[@srvfan1002]

Thank you for explaining this in a way that I can understand. This is the lesson I have been looking for to help me take my playing to the next level. We all have something we can share to help the world be a better place. Thank you taking the time to share your knowledge and experience to help others achieve their dreams!

[@seandaniel23]

So happy to help! Glad you dig the video and I'll have more coming soon!

[@TheUrbanmeister]

A quality video, thank you. I've been thinking about buying one of these pedals and now you've just convinced me. Appreciated.

[@seandaniel23]

So great to hear! It's a solid purchase decision.

[@amandas1270]

and if u play acoustic? u will have to buy a pick up and an amp and a loopy pedal or two (everybody knos one pedal is never enuf). . . . . or, u could jst play over jam tracks for free :)

[@mervinmyvett8911]

I'm really glad I found your site. Lot's of helpful tips and a variety of subjects.

[@seandaniel23]

Happy to help Mervin!

[@ubertwerpify]

you may have convinced me on the looper with the melody over journey - nice!!

[@EmmyMorrow]

This is perfect timing!! I just picked up a looper pedal last week! Thanks so much!!

[@seandaniel23]

Awesome, congrats on the new pedal Nicole!

[@magicdaveable]

Very nice guitar. I am a Music Man guy. Excellent info about learning to build solos. I began playing melodies to songs early in my learning journey some 55+ years ago. I am here to tell you that learning never ends.

[@seandaniel23]

Don't stop...the learning...

[@magicdaveable]

Stop learning? When I stop breathing.

[@magicdaveable]

Stop learning? When I stop breathing.

[@TheQsaw123]

So much info in such a short snipet..I had to loop it to try to get it all in...thanks

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks for watching!

[@phillipharris1835]

I got a TC Electronic Ditto not too long ago and it has helped IMMENSELY!

[@seandaniel23]

Yeah that's an awesome little pedal.

[@voiceoftreason1760]

Your previous video convinced me to buy a looper so I got the Ditto X2 but I miss a function to store multiple loops. It can only hold one loop (with an infinite amount of overdubs but still only one loop). I bet looping pedals which can store multiple loops are pretty expensive though. Another nice feature I saw on some loop pedal video was a tempo knob so you can adjust the bpm of the loop after you recorded it.

[@ninomorelliguitar2247]

Phillip Harris same!!

[@PHIL1245]

Still getting to grips with my Digitech Jamman i love it, best guitar learning tool ever and sounds so professional when you get the hang off them. The only pedal you'll ever need or want after using one i promise.

[@stringbender57]

Great demo. Some people have a hard time getting the technique down at first because they make it much harder than it is. For those of us used to using a drum machine for backing realize the start- stop points for the looper are the same.

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks for watching!

[@zambination11]

Your guitar lessons channel must be the ONLY one really usefull, super explanatory and really FREE!! Thank you so much!!!

[@seandaniel23]

Always happy to help!

[@nicwilson89]

I've just found your channel, subbed after about 5 minutes. Great video! You're a great teacher, thanks :)

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much Nic, welcome to the party!

[@joelhellman2486]

Wow! Just got my dito pedal and this was just what i needed, thank you!!

[@connorcorn7309]

went out after this and bought a cheap looper. it is so much more usefull than i could have imagined, thanks so much for this.

[@seandaniel23]

So great to hear! Congrats on the new pedal :)

[@barrychristiansen4579]

well done my friend~really like the way your right up front and center on explaining what was only part of a special club or if you had money . many players from the past hid very well these tricks of the trade as they may have called them. this should be open knowledge for anyone who may be interrested . you have done well bro.keep up the great work!

[@seandaniel23]

Man thanks so much for reaching out and commenting! I'll keep it up and thanks for watching!

[@jmanxoom]

Fantastic advice! I'm sharing this with my guitar bros. thank you for this content, I always look forward to your next video.

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much for spreading the word!

[@davidhaolai]

one of the most unabashed & practical lessons i've ever seen.......salute..

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much!

[@hYpYz]

if any of you cannot afford a looper pedal i would recommend downloading a DAW like Reaper which is free and a demo of peavey revalver or guitar rig or something and using that to record a loop. You can trim the edges and play it on repeat. You might have to spend money on a cheap interface to plug in guitar to your computer.

[@seandaniel23]

Great advice man!

[@jorritkroes4977]

Can you recommend any of those 'cheap interfaces' to connect my guitar to my computer? I'm not sure what I would need to do that effectively.

[@hYpYz]

Guitar interface is pretty a guitar jack with input level control(can you tell im not audio eng:D). I am using sound card that already has guitar jack. If your sound card has line input but it's for a headphone jack you can buy adapter for a guitar cable. If you don't have line input you need guitar interface here are few tinyurl.com/jf8n9nm . there is one for 43 GBP at the bottom of the list. If you don't have a job this might not be "cheap". Once you have something like that you will need guitar amp simulator. Revalver, Amplitue, Guitar Rig, Bias. There is more and most of them have demos. Difficulty in setting it up will depend on how good you are with computers but once it's running you're good to go. You will need a DAW for recording loops. I recommend Reaper. Has a lot of instructional videos online and it's free. Good luck ! ask away if you get stuck.

[@hYpYz]

i just had a closer look at those interfaces and i think that focusrite scarlet 2i2 has some positive reviews so if you can shell out 90GBP(112$) i would buy that. Or look for something cheaper. That alesis core 1 has mic input jack so I'm not sure if its good for guitar input. You will need to have a look at different forums and products if you're looking for something cheaper. I would still recommend it over looper pedal for home use. You will be able to create jam tracks with drums and layered guitars which will make practising modes and other lessons Sean in a more complete way.

[@blacksnow150]

at the prices they are quoting for an interface a cheap loop pedal would be a better option ...boss rc1 £85 donner looper loop lenth 10 min unlimited over dub £40 aroma alp 3 £35 or a boss rc2 or rc3 all the boss lopers have a usb in/out so you can import export loops to your pc check the demos on youtube i have a boss rc3 99 loop patch banks 3hr record time unlimited overdubs metrinome / basic drum paterns its probably the best practice tool i have ever bought and you could pick up a 2nd hand one for around £100 well worth the money and you will not feel the need to upgrade.... all loopers mentiond and prices are from e bay as of 21feb 2017 hope this helps dont know what the quality of the cheaper ones are like as i havent used them but i put them in as options for you to check out

[@MarkAg47]

Best advice I've ever given...thanks man. Ordering a looper today from amazon and giving this a try.

[@seandaniel23]

+MarkAg47 congrats on the new gear!!

[@warren4110]

I ordered a looper this morning and watching this video has given me a huge head start. It makes so much sense and is really easy to understand. Thankyou!! 😊

[@freshnelly]

I've Looped a lot for years, and this is a very good tutorial, bravo Sean!

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much!

[@eugenekaub8446]

Incredible. I just got home with a boss loopstation rc3 and being a subscriber your video showed up in my you tube feed. This is excellent instruction, Thanks

[@seandaniel23]

So awesome, congrats on the new looper Eugene!

[@kenhall8092]

Great lesson - in a few minutes gave me stuff to be thinking about for weeks if not months. Gracias! : )

[@seandaniel23]

Happy to help!

[@Sonserf369]

This is fantastic! Personally I struggle with keeping practice interesting, but this seems great for making it more fresh rather than repetitive scales.

[@seandaniel23]

Absolutely! Thanks for watching!

[@thefirstdude]

Great lesson, Sean! Thanks 😎✌🏼

[@tablitavander]

Priceless Sean!! Thank you!

[@seandaniel23]

Happy to help!

[@arthurblessitt5598]

You are the best teacher. Thanks bro

[@ktrock77]

Always enjoy your videos. I've used my looper several times to sing over something I've recorded that I couldn't do simultaneously.

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks for watching Ken!

[@eazyrider6122]

Great video, My lead and fretboard knowlege has increased 10 fold from the moment i started playing to backing tracks doing as you mentioned here. Using the organic method and even now practicing to do my own loops. Its the best investment ive made for guitar practice. Ive not picked up the guitar so much or shown as much intrest as what i do now since using a looper pedal.

[@gorillahawkpeacock4688]

I'm 6 months in on my journey and getting a line6 pod go soon. I'm hoping to maximize it as a practice tool and you're video was perfect. Thanks!

[@barnaclerusty]

I've had a ditto looper for a month and this helps so much.. Thank you

[@seandaniel23]

So cool to hear, keep on loopin!

[@OverlandOne]

Excellent! Thank you.

[@professordeb]

Thanks for the tips...helpful as always!

[@seandaniel23]

:)

[@PeterMasalski93]

Yeah , Ive been watching alot of your lessons, i recently purchased a NUX MG 100, which is a super cheap multifonction pedal and the loop helps me to be my own band anytime.. It saves you time when you want to practice by yourself..no need to meet up with other people.. Basic Chords Loop + Play inversions (to play with someone else) + play scales over it.. its a must..

[@seandaniel23]

So cool. Congrats on the new purchase :)

[@kheldoron]

Well this was amazing. Thanks for taking time to post this, you're the man!

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much Kim!

[@hughcdavies]

So true about starting playing before hitting the start button. I don't count I use a metronome as I find that gives better base timing for me. Each to their own, but that works for me!

[@davidobrien3433]

Super good .... and it goes on and on and on and on ...

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks for watching Michael!

[@kristijanmandusic3721]

Nice tutorial Sean...I just buyed Zoom G1Xon looping pedal and i find that something what i do is good,but i couldnt explained what.And now you explained.I didnt used tabs for a long time and im happy about that...Thank you.

[@seandaniel23]

So cool to hear!

[@ayushmalama7939]

This is what i was feeling when using looper...definitely this skill will help in long term rather than tab n i am sure i can start playing my own tab that comes from my heart and that definitely matters me...thanks for ur explanation bro...thumps up for u..

[@seandaniel23]

Your welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@JoeRadman]

Really great lesson. Thanks

[@seandaniel23]

Happy to help Joe!

[@DireWolfForge]

Great explanation and practical advice. Well done.

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@MicahBuzanANIMATION]

I need to get one of these. Looks really fun.

[@seandaniel23]

You won't regret it!

[@Kkdsemon]

love these videos man, very helpful

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much for watching Kevin!

[@nickyengle9668]

Keep it going Sir,Thks!!!

[@lv831]

Encore merci l'ami, super vidéo !

[@alexc2259]

This was a great lesson. Thank you.

[@seandaniel23]

Happy to help!

[@KerryonBass]

Excellent! Will be applying to bass to help me get into melodic playing and soloing some day.

[@seandaniel23]

Great to hear it! Thanks for watching :)

[@Theajit341]

This is more amazing thn i had imagined.. Thank you so much bro #tnx frm #india

[@robertmckenzie2789]

You can set up a loop with a progression but when you are playing a lead sound over it it sounds good if you go straight into amp from a few effects. you then have control over both volumes and you can marry the effect of both. They are a great tool for building your own backing tracks . A good place to start is to put down a verse and chorus and off you go .You can put a lead line in then as long as you know the start and finish of loop. A whammy bar to help you on last chord of loop.

[@ScatZacc]

Nice music man looks vintageyyy I like it

[@surfrby8876]

Great video Sean , great explantion and teaching method of how this looper stuff all works, it can be tricky and frustrating at first, but it's a great teaching tool next to actually playing with someone

[@Majik53]

But but but.. you ARE playing with someone, yourself... its musical masturbation, kind of... :)

[@seandaniel23]

Happy to help!

[@seanenglish3002]

Great lesson. Heard of you from Ian. Can't wait to practice this when I get home.

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much! Love Ian.

[@swagnostic132]

i use a ditto live alot. i used it for my recitals as well. its a very big part of what ive done the last couple years. easily the best investment.

[@michaelamenta5254]

awesome lesson delivered as promised. plus the added bonus of how elevator music is made. thanks so much

[@seandaniel23]

Happy to help Michael!

[@chazaq101]

this is the first guitar instruction video i can actually understand. i subscribed

[@seandaniel23]

Welcome to the party!

[@jacobgutierrez9231]

You've convinced me to buy a pedal tomorrow, thanks!

[@hypnosiscenternyc]

Thanks to your video, I'm now looking at Looper Pedals. 40 years playing a guitar and I'm old school, like Keith Richards. No pedals. But this opens up a whole new can of worms .... which one to get. These two devices have great vids .... Digitech Trio+ Looper and the Boss Eband JS-10 ... hmmmm ... any ideas. I love your vids because I always get something out of them and learn something new. Can't say that for a lot of vids where I swear the instructors are out to impress themself. Keep up the good work.

[@seandaniel23]

So great to hear! I personally always thought the digitech loopers sounded a little better but both are great options! Thanks for watching :)

[@alexevans7916]

Been meaning to get one..now I will make it a priority...what I found helpful was watching tv guitar in hand and try and play something to match the music in the adds..29 seconds to find the key and throw something at it...and if they tune a little different still try to fit in.

[@maniimanii1766]

That's actually a great excercise overall.. Thank you appreciate it

[@seandaniel23]

Happy to help!

[@perputual_conflict]

I learned more in these 8 and a half minutes than I did in the last 8 and a half weeks.Thanks man.

[@seandaniel23]

So happy to help! Keep looping!

[@howemusictuition]

Thanks for this useful information.

[@brackenquinton2955]

Couldn't agree more, hoping to get one of those for good ole Christmas!

[@seandaniel23]

Did you get one?

[@brackenquinton2955]

Sean Daniel sadly no 😔

[@carolgebert7833]

Definitely one of the best guitar teachers on KZbin

[@TheLYagAmi]

That volume tip is insanely helpful

[@MA-vr8gp]

Very cool...thanks...great lesson.

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks for watching Michael!

[@WhiskeyYouth]

great lesson!!!!

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much!

[@MatteoAntonyMistretta]

That was gold, thank you!

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much for watching Matteo!

[@captainbandar2393]

Thanks man. This video serves more than the title of it 👍🏼

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks for watching!

[@LucasIsmaelDP]

Great explanation! Wish there was someone to show me that stuff earlier. I had to learn it the hard way. Nevertheless, this video helped me to organize this knowledge in my head. Thanks!

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks for reaching out Lucas, happy to help!

[@lorneturner5318]

Very helpful. Thanks kindly.

[@seandaniel23]

No problem! Glad you found it helpful.

[@mikehussey5682]

I've just brought a Boss rc3. This is very informative, thanks for sharing.

[@seandaniel23]

Very cool! Congrats!

[@jodyvaliant]

Thanks for the advice.

[@seandaniel23]

Happy to help!

[@jonbigg7385]

Props on good taste in guitars. Love your EBMM AL. I have a Majesty myself. Nothing beats EBMM.

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks! I love those Majestys man. EBMM bros!

[@zibbezabba2491]

I've been playing/gigging for 30 years and I've never looped in my life. My looper is coming tomorrow in the post. I was going to get something basic to start with so I ordered a Electro Harmonics 95000. I'll move on to something better when I've got the hang of it.

[@seandaniel23]

Very cool. Congrats!

[@wearewon]

How's it been going with that Looper man? Let us know what's going on with that sounds amazing that you've been playing and now you're getting one. same with me really shopping around for a first Looper

[@yourivangeldrop1075]

Your video really helped me keep up the good work! :D

[@seandaniel23]

So glad to hear! Thanks for reaching out!

[@seanw9265]

This is as great lesson - thanks, man!

[@seandaniel23]

Happy to help!

[@LazyPlectrum68]

Sean, thanks for the video. I had a looper for a while now and just got a Digitech TRIO. You probably know exactly what that is but, if you don't, you should check it out. It's a looper's next level and it is great for practicing scales. It's a lot of fun. And, BTW, congratulations on ignoring those negative, ignorant, comments. Happy New Year

[@seandaniel23]

Heard great things about the TRIO but never tried one personally. Thanks so much for watching!

[@kennethochoa7550]

great tips I bought a nu x loop core but haven't taken it for a spin yet thanks for showing me how to become a one man stack band

[@ddra4126]

Great advice, thanks for posting!!!!!

[@seandaniel23]

I'll keep em coming! Thanks for reaching out :)

[@seandaniel23]

I'll keep em coming! Thanks for reaching out :)

[@kevincumpson6815]

Keep at it guy

[@MaTTheWish]

Good teacher, you don't come of as a guitar snob. Speaking directly to the layman. Thanks dog.

[@wspeed657]

kick ass lesson!

[@autocrow]

Nice video. Good ideas. Looper pedals are great. You can jam indefinitely. Like a never ending jam track! BTW, Marty Music just posted a great lesson for how to play "Don't Stop Believing" by Journey. I just learned it there. Cool song to play with the moving bass notes.

[@seandaniel23]

Yeah it really is one of the more fun songs to link those chords together with the bass notes. Thanks for watching :)

[@jonnyroxx7172]

Great advice!

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks for watching!