If you’ve ever performed live on arena or even a casual jam with your friends at group practice - one of the most maddening things guitarists have is a thing called FEEDBACK!

If you are not acquainted with what feedback is — it’s that awful high pitched noise that comes from speakers.

It typically happens when you put your microphone too close to the amplifier or play your guitar straight in front of the amp.

Not only does this harm your ears, but it puts your spectators off when they come to listen to your playing!

Now I’m not an authority on the dynamics of feedback. But I have performed on stage lots of times and have learnt a some tricks to evade feedback from occurring…

The primary step is to turn down your treble on your speaker. A lot of treble invites feedback so don’t have too much treble in your loudspeaker settings.

The second thing is to turn the volume level on your guitar up just 3/4. Don’t turn your volume up full as this is invites enormous feedback! Only 3/4 and I promise you will decrease feedback at least 80% with this tip.

The other advice is to turn down the gain or distortion on your amplifier. When you play tenderly, you can turn your gain maximum. When you begin playing with some grave volume, turn your gain just 50%.

You will still get the similar sound and distortion, but this is the trick to avoiding noise sound from occurring when you play loudly.

Lastly, if you’re using sound effects pedals, only turn it up 3/4 the way. Similar to your guitar — constantly leave a bit of leeway as it offers more control over the sound and keeps your playing tight!

Keep in mind this - if you are controlling your volumes, you lessen the level of feedback and have a much tighter sound. If you turn everything up maximum and try to rule the world - you’ll sound a muddle and out of control.