New to bands? Comic panels on the rehearsal room, instruments, a gentle start, and what a mixer, amp and PA do.

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Welcome. Nobody expects an arena — first just knock together.

The rehearsal room

A rehearsal room is often a basement, container or storeroom with foam on the walls. It is for playing, not a living room.

  • Knock gently, leave shoes and jackets where the others do.
  • Do not move cables, stands or instruments without asking.
  • Keep volume shared: drums and amps should not “win”.
  • After rehearsal: unplug where needed, take rubbish, lock up.

Many rooms are shared. Respect time slots and key rules.

Door open, lights on, cables everywhere — that is normal.

The instruments

A typical band often has these roles. Starting with one instrument is fine.

  • Guitar — Chords and riffs; often electric with its own amp.
  • Bass — Low notes; locks the groove with the drums.
  • Drums — Time and energy; loud — ear protection is serious.
  • Keys / piano — Chords, pads, melodies; often through a mixer channel.
  • Vocals / mic — Voice through a microphone; practise distance and level.
  • Horns & more — Sax, trumpet and others — welcome when the song has space.
Each part has a job — you do not need to play them all.

Start gently

Do not expect the big stage yet. Early rehearsals sound rough — that is normal.

  1. Switch two or three chords cleanly (e.g. G–C–D or A–D–E — see Chords & harmony).
  2. Known simple songs: few chords, slow tempo, count together.
  3. Short practice, then together: three clear minutes beat ten minutes of chaos.
  4. Name mistakes without drama — pause, start again.

Goal for the first weeks: meet and keep the fun. Gigs and solos can wait.

Chords & harmony

Two or three chords are enough for a first song.

Mixer, amps, PA

Room gear is there so you can hear each other. Beginners only need a rough picture.

Mixing desk
Collects mics and instruments. Each channel has a level (fader/knob). Turn up slowly until it is clear — not until it squeals.
Amp (amplifier)
Makes guitar or bass louder. Place your amp near you; do not crank it. A small amp plus ear protection beats ear-splitting volume.
PA speakers
Large speakers for vocals or the full mix in the room or on stage. Often at the front; do not point a mic at them (feedback).

Unsure? Ask someone experienced before touching other people’s controls. Protect your ears; do not step on cables.

The knobs look wild — you only need the big ones.

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