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MB Guitarists- First blues jam tips?
Posted on 9/24/14 at 2:17 pm
Posted on 9/24/14 at 2:17 pm
Been playing the guitar for about 3 years now, I've jammed with friends many times but never in a public setting. I play mostly blues/blues rock. Any tips for someone going to play their first blues jam? TIA
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Posted on 9/24/14 at 2:52 pm to 225bred
It's better to play no note than a wrong note. It's better to play the wrong note in rhythm than the right note out of rhythm.
Posted on 9/24/14 at 3:34 pm to MountainTiger
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It's better to play no note than a wrong note. It's better to play the wrong note in rhythm than the right note out of rhythm.
So it's best to play no note in rhythm - got it
Posted on 9/24/14 at 3:38 pm to 225bred
I only know how to noodle. sorry
Posted on 9/24/14 at 3:54 pm to Andre
Play within yourself and do not overplay!
2-3 note lines can be melodic, can use call and response like that.
Blues jam folks dont care to hear a billion notes a second or that you can run sequences like a mad man.
Keep it simple and soak it in, dont be intimidated. If ya hit a sour note, remember ya only a half step away from a good one, act like ya were using a chromatic!
Best of Luck and on top of it all HAVE FUN!
2-3 note lines can be melodic, can use call and response like that.
Blues jam folks dont care to hear a billion notes a second or that you can run sequences like a mad man.
Keep it simple and soak it in, dont be intimidated. If ya hit a sour note, remember ya only a half step away from a good one, act like ya were using a chromatic!
Best of Luck and on top of it all HAVE FUN!
Posted on 9/24/14 at 4:07 pm to 54BogTiger
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Keep it simple and soak it in, dont be intimidated. If ya hit a sour note, remember ya only a half step away from a good one, act like ya were using a chromatic!
Or as an old timer taught me, you hit a wrong note, hit it again, they will think you did it on purpose!
Posted on 9/24/14 at 4:48 pm to MikeJackon428
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So it's best to play no note in rhythm - got it
no way to screw up that way
Posted on 9/24/14 at 6:25 pm to 225bred
Classic blues tip: If you hit a wrong note, hit it twice and no one will notice.
Posted on 9/25/14 at 1:18 pm to 225bred
Ive been playing live for many years and the absolute no.1 piece of advice I can give you is play with your heart and not your head. You will be able to feel what the right notes are if you stay true to your heart. If you let your hands express what your heart is saying, the audience will be able to feel it. Also, dont be afraid to put on a show.
Other notes, but not nearly as important as above.
-bring at least one proven backup cable.
-bring at least one backup tube (if playing through a tube amp)
-bring a pack of 9V batteries (they will be used somehow)
-duct tape
Other notes, but not nearly as important as above.
-bring at least one proven backup cable.
-bring at least one backup tube (if playing through a tube amp)
-bring a pack of 9V batteries (they will be used somehow)
-duct tape
This post was edited on 9/25/14 at 1:19 pm
Posted on 9/25/14 at 4:05 pm to dnm3305
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Other notes, but not nearly as important as above. -bring at least one proven backup cable. -bring at least one backup tube (if playing through a tube amp) -bring a pack of 9V batteries (they will be used somehow) -duct tape
You would think it would not need to be said, but I will add extra strings to the list. For some reason bass players are the worst for never have extra strings.
Posted on 9/25/14 at 4:06 pm to 225bred
Where you going tonight?
Posted on 9/25/14 at 10:28 pm to 225bred
Listen to what others are playing. Let your own playing build. You don't have to go for it all at once.
Posted on 9/25/14 at 10:53 pm to 225bred
i can figure out almost any song, i can write catchy melodies and solos....
....and i can not jam for shite. like i am truly horrible at it. cant help you bud
i love these videos and how marty views guitar playing. try not to sound like everyone else
LINK
he has a great blues jam here (until he turns on the distortion lol). try and land on those notes that you dont think will work. semi tone bends are a huge +++ if pulled off correctly
LINK
....and i can not jam for shite. like i am truly horrible at it. cant help you bud
i love these videos and how marty views guitar playing. try not to sound like everyone else
LINK
he has a great blues jam here (until he turns on the distortion lol). try and land on those notes that you dont think will work. semi tone bends are a huge +++ if pulled off correctly
LINK
This post was edited on 9/25/14 at 11:15 pm
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