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Anyway - good luck! And good jamming!

:D :D :D

Vic]]> Guitar Players Discussion Vic Lewis VL https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/jam-session-too/#post-246062 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/jam-session-too/#post-246058 Mon, 04 Jun 2007 20:46:56 +0000
There's no such phrase as "I SUCK!".....you didn't suck, you just didn't nail it first time. There's all the time in the world to get better - and if you're dealing with an unfamiliar chord progression, all you can do first time out is get the chords in the right place. Next time, you'll know the chords - you'll know which should be accented more strongly, you'll have a rough idea of strumming patterns, etc.

You enjoyed it, your mate enjoyed it - so that to me is a positive result. You'll enjoy it more when you've got better!

I've found, playing with Stu, he's a far superior guitarist to me technically - but after years of strumming along with CD's, I've got a good sense of rhythm and I can add little riffs and fills around a chord - nothing fancy, just 6ths and 7ths, hammering on and pulling off - that help flesh out a song. And there are times when I surprise him - he taught me "Stuck In The Middle" a couple of years ago in open D (I put it in Easy Songs) and when we played it in the pub, I added a melody line in a couple of places. The big difference between us is taking solos - I'll try and get as close to the original as possible, he'll use the original solo as a base and improvise around it in his particular style.

Tonight we're going to have another go at "Stay With Me" and we said we'd have a go at "Cindy Incidentally" - I've also got "More Than A Feeling" worked out for two guitars, so I'll take that round and we'll have a mess about with that. Should keep us busy for a couple of hours!

Remember, jamming should be fun - and even though you might not think you've learned anything, you probably will!

:D :D :D

Vic]]> Guitar Players Discussion Vic Lewis VL https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/jam-session-too/#post-246058 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/jam-session-too/#post-246049 Mon, 04 Jun 2007 19:48:21 +0000 I agree with everything you say.
fun outweighs suck by far.
getting outside the conmfort zone puts all those things you've practiced into play.
one has to think fast.
there is nothing better than real time playing with real friends.

I do know better than to compare myself. after all these years I still do. it is human.

one of the secrets of jamming is the feeling that lasts for several hours after the ear ringing goes away.
that elation is special. there is no word for it.
keep jamming. your abilities will increase drastically.]]> Guitar Players Discussion dogbite https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/jam-session-too/#post-246049 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/jam-session-too/#post-246047 Mon, 04 Jun 2007 19:43:08 +0000
I know the feeling, I had a jam at my house on Friday and Wes from here showed up. he's a really good player and I always get a bit nervous when I'm around someone that much better but he's very helpful and suppostive which made for a lot of fun.

but I know what you mena about being elated and discouraged at the same time. I've been feeling that way for awhile.]]> Guitar Players Discussion cnev https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/jam-session-too/#post-246047 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/jam-session-too/#post-246042 Mon, 04 Jun 2007 19:30:00 +0000
I, like you, encourage everyone to get involved with another musician(s). Sometimes it is just hard finding someone that you click with.

Jim]]> Guitar Players Discussion geoo https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/jam-session-too/#post-246042 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/jam-session-too/#post-26010 Mon, 04 Jun 2007 19:22:43 +0000
(2) Don't stay in your comfort zone too long. We worked on three different songs that night. (All the Young Dudes –Mott the Hoople, Beyond the Realms of Death- Judas Priest and Ziggy Stardust- Bowie). Each one of these songs made me stretch my ability. I can't say we “nailed” each of these that night, my friend had just taught me the chord progressions, but we were eventually able to get through them from start to finish. I even sang! Woo hoo! So the moral of the story kiddies, (for me) was that it felt good to go beyond my comfort zone and test myself. I would encourage you all to do it.

Lastly, I've gained a new appreciation for those playing in a band. The local guys as well as the pros. It takes many hours of practice to get the timing down and getting things to click. I can't even imagine the feeling pros have when they find that magical connection. It will make me listen to AND hear music in a different way!]]> Guitar Players Discussion Blueline https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/jam-session-too/#post-26010