“It’s not about if I get to take a break, it’s about the song being good” Thank you for saying that! I pass up breaks for this exact reason, I would rather it sound better without me
@thomasgathings14802 жыл бұрын
Every bluegrass jam I’ve ever been to is exactly as described in this video. I could barely play 145 rhythm my first jam but after a couple years (and lots of practice), I’m singing and taking breaks and having so much fun.
@JohnTimothy-m8x10 ай бұрын
What are the basic three songs that are comment at this event
@RustyShackleford7766 ай бұрын
@@JohnTimothy-m8xshucking the corn best jamming song
@davewolf73492 жыл бұрын
I'd like to add two other suggestions. First, when the song is called, also call out the key it will be played in. Sometimes it is obvious and sometimes not. Second, go to the jam with five songs you can play. Your turn will come and you need to call a tune or pass the choice to the next person.
@luthiermatt2 жыл бұрын
It's always good to clue in the bass player with the key and weird chords.
@nobodynoone25002 жыл бұрын
A bunch of standards are played in different keys by different groups or in different regions. A great suggestion.
@DaveCurtis-b3u Жыл бұрын
Also not only calling out what key it is in but if there are any odd chords in the song like in Old Home Place it starts with a G chord and goes right into a B7 chord it helps people out so the are not hunting for the off chord.
@jasonjopling6647 Жыл бұрын
The fact that this video is so relevant to the reality of jams, makes me glad that folks are watching and paying attention.
@mrsweettater9 ай бұрын
I love what you're saying at 10:26! 'cause it's all about serving the song! One of the things I love about bluegrass is that the roles of many instruments are sort of "set". You don't have to know the song, but if you know your instruments role, you can just follow what the leader is throwing out there. You might not be able to impress anyone with your solo (or have to wave it off), but you can still play a support role. And that's essential to serving the song.
@swandiedrich2 жыл бұрын
"Everyone together!"... *Black and white... Check for injured and pray 🤣🤣🤣
@bluegrasspointofview51912 жыл бұрын
Guitars are just quiet and banjos are just loud... nah, man, you need to play your banjo softer during the guitar break. I can't word it like Marcel, but who can? SUBSCRIBED!
@velvetunderpants445 ай бұрын
Not just banjo. I pull back on mandolin too during a guitar solo
@bradh.6892 жыл бұрын
Waylon, Merle and Buck songs, grassed-up, seem to go over well with MOST people, but can be a Jam-buster too!!LOL
@luthiermatt2 жыл бұрын
As a sometimes bass player in jams, I always appreciate an indication of key and weird chords (not 1 4 5). Also a heads up of anything unusual like verse and chorus breaks. The bassist can really help you drive your song if he or she knows what is going on.
@TheNcmore2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful post, Marcel ! While most of your points seem sort of obvious *while sitting at a computer with no instrument in hand, no pressure*, they aren't necessarily so obvious if you're an inexperienced jam participant trying to figure these points out on the fly without such a well-organized, well-presented advance tutorial as you've presented here.
@katesaylor65832 жыл бұрын
Marcel is such a kind and capable teacher. Great video!
@MrPab1lb6 ай бұрын
We all love you Marcel. Basic as this one was, I learned a thing or two...as always. Cheers
@lukejohnston55662 жыл бұрын
I've been invited to a bluegrass jam and this video makes me a lot more comfortable going in.
@TheHarmonicaBarge Жыл бұрын
Good advice! Nice to hear someone talking about session etiquette.
@gazicj2 жыл бұрын
Mr Marcel, you crack me up! I would be beside myself if one day I have the great fortune of runnin into you somewhere, and some good ol pickin happens. TY for all your help/instruction--keep it up--godspeed to u and urs. peace.
@buzzbait422Ай бұрын
Amen. Absolute truth and wisdom.
@kcalhoun32 Жыл бұрын
This is an excellent video for those of us entering the world of jamming! You really nailed it and love your sense of humor! Thank you!!
@LibbysBluegrassVideos2 жыл бұрын
Great video. I've learned all this by experience in jams but if I had seen this video years ago, it would have made everything easier. Thanks for sharing!
@Mrsournotes2 жыл бұрын
Very good video Marcel. I remember Steve Kaufman (SK) handing out “The Ten Jamandments” at his weekend workshops to help us understand jam etiquette. Always fun to show it to jammers.
@charliewalter2295 Жыл бұрын
I'd love to see those.
@CharlySardo2 жыл бұрын
"the important thing". Love this.
@drogba4evah672 Жыл бұрын
Unreal pick'n in this video. Phenomenal!
@sharonp.3228 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this info! I've been jamming for several years. Recently, someone told that my dobro breaks need to be louder! (Now I know it's not me ! LOL) Also, when our songs are coming to an end, the " leader" will lift a foot to signal everyone.
@davidhoxit42742 жыл бұрын
I love this " Sound Advice" thanks Marcel!
@kennethhale38552 жыл бұрын
Good video for beginning and some long time jammers. Great advice from a guy that I think would be good to jam with.
@adkBanjo Жыл бұрын
Everything you said is so true.....
@adkBanjo Жыл бұрын
The quiet support role is a big deal. Rule #1. I preach that all the time.... Thank you for highlighting this!!🙂
@MickeyAbraham20222 жыл бұрын
Let's play wagon wheel! Do you guys do any Grateful Dead?
@oldtimetinfoilhatwearer2 жыл бұрын
REEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
@luthiermatt2 жыл бұрын
In colorado, Dead is fair game.
@TheNormalOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
I know you know “I know you rider”
@jasonw40532 жыл бұрын
O Brother Where Art Thou!
@nobodynoone25002 жыл бұрын
@@luthiermatt Maybe in Boulder... Wouldn't try that on the plains, or deep in the mountains unless they have the characteristic look and scent. ;) (no prejudice, some of my best friends are hippies XD)
@briggshome70122 жыл бұрын
He covers lots of great things, but MY biggest issue is RHTHM! It's easy for someone taking an instrumental lead to speed up, or break the rhythm and EVERYONE must quickly adjust. Sometimes, it's hard to regroup. If you do leads and notice folks loosing the beat, look at your own timing. I'm more of a singer than guitar player, so I try to help folks by bringing a lyric/chord sheet for most of the folks. Some are better at playing along, others like having the chords. EVERYONE likes keeping the page if they like the song, so it's like a gift. Keep jamming!!
@butchjackson4428 Жыл бұрын
That's why they invented bass players. I love to pull people back in.
@kevinstrident Жыл бұрын
Good suggestions! I've been to a few jams just to hang out and listen. Definitely haven't built up the courage to go play yet.
@rico8792 жыл бұрын
Great way to put it Marcel, thank you! Love the way you explain things, Im subscribing to your channel right now.
@key22u872 жыл бұрын
I'm wanting to go to a local jam. I would like some help from you or others out there with a maybe not list but some tunes I need in my arsenal. I heard you say My little Georgia Rose. I would like to be at least be familiar with the songs being called. There are so many traditional songs out there. Thanks and happy holidays.
@LessonsWithMarcel2 жыл бұрын
Off the top of my head, here's 15 fiddle tunes (instrumentals) and 15 vocal tunes that I'd consider standards! Fiddle Tunes: Red Haired Boy Salt Creek Blackberry Blossom Whiskey Before Breakfast Big Sciota Cherokee Shuffle Billy In The Lowground Bill Cheatham Temperance Reel Gold Rush Clinch Mountain Backstep Big Mon Big Sandy River St. Anne's Reel Arkansas Traveler Vocal Tunes: Little Georgia Rose My Little Girl In Tennessee Blue Ridge Cabin Home Rabbit In The Log Rolling In My Sweet Baby's Arms New River Train On My Way Back To The Old Home More Pretty Girls Than One Love Please Come Home Bury Me Beneath The Willow Don't Give Your Heart To A Rambler Kentucky Waltz Tennessee Waltz I'll Fly Away I Saw The Light
Cool video! I've never been to a jam but I hope to start going to them someday.
@tommaddox1028 Жыл бұрын
My first jam was north Carolina mountain dance clogging in Ashville 1964 Bascom Lamar's doins. Everyone went to the outside mall parking lot there were groups everywhere. You walked up to the group on the edge and tuned quietly your guitar then joined. My next time was at Bill Monroe s in bean blossom ind. .
@mnhyrkas2 жыл бұрын
Good information. Gotta love a good bluegrass jam! one note on this video presentation though- I am distracted by background music being too loud in the mix. And do I hear some sort of talking in there too? Us musician friends that are listening have sensitive ears and we want to be able to clearly hear your message ;)
@DaveCurtis-b3u Жыл бұрын
Very good video on jam etiquette I know experienced jammers that still haven’t learned some of these
@allenronaldson43812 жыл бұрын
Don’t noodle around between songs.
@timd6975 Жыл бұрын
No.
@tyjomello Жыл бұрын
I'll warm my fingers and ears up as I please thanks😋
@BRLaue Жыл бұрын
Deedle-deeing is annoying unless you are tuning.
@Motorcitynights Жыл бұрын
@tyjomello warming up is one thing, noodling mid session disrupts the flow.
@alexhage8092 Жыл бұрын
Tony Rice actually specifically said he would noodle around to build anticipation for Shenandoah
@Carriesguitar2 жыл бұрын
Great tips, Marcel! Maybe one day I'll be brave enough to attend a jam 😁
@luthiermatt2 жыл бұрын
Just go! If folks aren't kind, the jam is a loser. You learn so much by just being there and participating however you can. If you don't go, you won't learn.
@DK-sn2ih2 жыл бұрын
I think you missed telling people that when someone is singing or taking a break, everyone else plays backup, and not another lead or melody.
@kiphendry8417 ай бұрын
Bring a capo! Be cool to just learn the vibe the first time you meet a group. When you are lost, just drop out until you are with it again.
@iwanabapilot2 жыл бұрын
Hey Marcel, You are awesome. Thanks so much for putting this info out. Everything a newbie needs to know to join a jam. Can I add one more about calling songs. This is what I call the Bluegrass Proxy that is where if it were my turn but I don't have a song to sing I call a Bluegrass Proxy and ask a friend to sing a song that I like to play or sing with. Rockon
@skweetis2 жыл бұрын
One thing I minorly disagree with in this video: "if you don't know a song, say so." If you're a beginner and you don't know a song, that's fine, it's to be expected. I don't think there's a need to even bring it up, unless someone is asking directly "do you know...?" I think being able to play along when you ~don't~ know the song is indispensable. If you're going to practice something to improve jam skills as a novice, practice listening to songs you don't know and finding the chords they're playing (and practice active listening in general). 90% of bluegrass isn't too complicated to pick up on the fly (and the 10% which is too twisty probably shouldn't be called at a jam anyway). Being able to understand the song and melody structure and anticipate chord changes is one of the fundamental skills of jamming, bluegrass or otherwise. When in doubt, sit across from a good guitar player so you can watch his or her fingers (being able to recognize guitar chords visually is another essential jam skill). That said, I liked the video, and I hope every beginning jammer from now on stops by here to watch it. I'm know I'm going to recommend it at the jam we host.
@RobertoDallaVecchia2 жыл бұрын
Great video Marcel! Thank you for doing this. Really helpful, gonna share it with my students and guitar camp participants
@linwoodkent12462 жыл бұрын
After watching many, many jams mostly my favorite is in Florida. They jam in a parking lot. Anyway I noticed how they pick the breaks by nodding once while looking at another player. Most of the players are watching the singer, or whoever picked the song. They don't usually show them picking the one who is "boss", but you can easily tell once they start. Sometimes they will call out the name of who gets the break. Anyhow, I love bluegrass and listen everyday. Thanks for your info. God Bless. Oh by the way, my son got me a laptop in 2019 so I'm pretty new at this.
@SirSillyBumfluff2 жыл бұрын
Do you have any videos on how I should improve my bluegrass rhythm? I really feel like my strumming is quite weak, and I like the way you explain things. For example, building speed, hand positioning, how I should approach it in terms of holding the pick and so on. It's hard for me to see the intricacies when it's at full speed.
@LessonsWithMarcel2 жыл бұрын
Here's a couple videos on rhythm: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqKcdKaKgd2on6c kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqucnZKrhpageK8 kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2PNiGZtna52jqs I think I talk about pick grip in this absolutely ancient video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6ObgoWKbq9mla8
@SirSillyBumfluff2 жыл бұрын
@@LessonsWithMarcel thank you so much brother, keep up the great work and happy holidays
@JamesWilliamHoughton2 жыл бұрын
Another quick point that may be good for people to understand is the concept of a ‘closed’ jam vs an ‘open’ jam. A closed jam is where a regular group of musicians play at a venue on a regular basis. Those jams do tend to get more creative because the people involved will often plan ahead and sometimes incorporate tunes and songs they they agree on beforehand. Those jams are not ‘open’ to everyone though (thus the ‘open’ jam) so it’s best to try to find out in advance what type of jam you will be going along to. As a side note, I was once at a Scottish jam and a guy who just happened to be there, walked over to the piano and as soon as the reels ended, he started loudly playing honky tonk music and called for all the fiddle players to join in 🥴 So yeah, also be aware of the genre of music too I guess 🤷🏼♂️
@gittar Жыл бұрын
You're right. How can you tell... before you get into the jam, listen. If there's discussion about who does what when, they're in process of arranging the song. Open jams rarely talk about that.
@keegjamesblood2 жыл бұрын
So great! Thank you!
@JohnTimothy-m8x10 ай бұрын
I know several people just you're the samimpersonality. Awesome, and you make a lot of sense with the common nature. Infectious laugh sort of dignity dig into flannel. Nice jois chops chop
@johnjriggsarchery2457 Жыл бұрын
I was playing at a jam once with Billy Strings and Little Country DJ who was an interesting little woman ran up and snatched the banjo out of Billy's hands and started making weird sounds. The look on Billy's face was priceless because being such a truly nice guy, he saw the humor in it.
@nickiemcnichols5397 Жыл бұрын
That has to be the rudest thing I’ve ever heard of. Billy is so gracious.
@BulldoggerJK2 жыл бұрын
Here’s a great trick I use when the jam is huge and it’s hard to hear. Tune your instrument a half step sharp. You can definitely hear yourself then. It tends to slim down the circle as well. Just kidding. I don’t do that but I’ve thought about it.
@ketch_up Жыл бұрын
Bluegrass needs more kit kat jokes
@unsurprisingly2 жыл бұрын
Great advice Marcel great thank you for this sorry I haven't been able to be with you live My granddaughter I'm taking care of right now are actually will be taking care of the rest of my life but I miss you guys I love you guys say hello to jam bone gym and always Tony Rice with a hangover and the rest of my buddies everybody I appreciate you all miss all of you and hopefully I'll be there very soon
@LessonsWithMarcel2 жыл бұрын
We miss you Gary!
@deano41.1232 жыл бұрын
Yes, we miss you Garry. Keep on pickin
@unsurprisingly2 жыл бұрын
@@deano41.123 thanks brother miss you too
@missy2j2 жыл бұрын
In my beginning jam class/community, we used the term “all skate” to cue everyone to play together (remember going to the roller rink in middle school and they’d call out “all skate” to mean everyone could go back out to the rink?)... then I went off to my first jam outside class and confidently called out “ALL SKATE!” at the end of my song and we all immediately crashed and burned in confusion. Lesson learned, other jammers don’t say “all skate” and would rather not “all play” anyway. Noted!
@jasonw40532 жыл бұрын
Eh, that's one of the things that drives me nuts in the bluegrass world. They're all about the solos and breaks and never just let it fly, as in old time music. It can really suck the fun out of things. It's so regimented and straight in some circles.
@alfsmith49362 жыл бұрын
@@jasonw4053 I've come across quite a few bluegrass 'traditionalists'.. They tell me what I am playing isn't bluegrass and I tell them "Neither was Tony Rice then" and play another jazz lick.. It usually shuts them up. :)
@francoisbodhuin60102 жыл бұрын
This was so right on!!! Thanks.
@nobodynoone25002 жыл бұрын
Great list, lemme add a couple some noob musicians neglect, (and one disagreement); #1. Learn a sense of timing. Learn to swing to a metronome. Number one thing you need. I'd rather hear a wrong note on the beat, than the right ones, played late. #2. Play with others. Seriously, as often as possible. Find someone local. Only playing solo HURTS you. So many things to learn from a counterpoint, I can't even begin. #3. You already said it, kinda; but know how to tune! Not just following your tuner, but to another group of instruments, quickly, by hear, with background noise. This is a required skill for playing with others, particularly with folk, country, and bluegrass. They may have tuned up at one point, and have been playing, and adjusting all day and are all flat. All that matters are that you are tuned together. #4. If new, Stand back and learn the chords, focus on the rhythm instead of immediately imposing your own. Each group has, or quickly evolves their own rules and style. #5. Don't try to be invisible to avoid breaks. Not communicating hurts everyone. Even if you don't wanna ever talk, your face tells your fellow musician so much. Even if you are too passive, some people may still not expect you to miss the break. Either take a simple break, just playing the chords, and bang a rhythm you like, or just, don't break and after a measure everyone will be over it. They will likely seek some affirmation before throwin a break your way next time. #6. Read #1 again. It's THAT IMPORTANT. Just my 2c. I'm nobody special.
@luthiermatt2 жыл бұрын
Every one of your points is excellent.
@dunhamchris2 жыл бұрын
Do you have a good list of tunes jams like to do ? (Some that have vocals and some really popular fiddle tunes that are done a lot…)??? Sort of like a good starting repertoire
@howiedick685725 күн бұрын
Look up flat and Scruggs or Bill Monroe... Almost any of these songs / instrumentals..
@TypingHazard2 жыл бұрын
"Keep your instrument in tune" seems to contraindicate bringing my mandolin
@nobodynoone25002 жыл бұрын
bruh.
@warrenskaggs4682 Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@RodneyGuitarsplat Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@strangsnsuch47652 жыл бұрын
Marcel, I am so glad I saw this video! So much I learned. I need more advice on similar topics lol!!!Cause a 15 y/o needs to know how to "be cool"😂. Mason Crone said that you checked his channel out. He knows how to play doesn't he!
@jimleininger89632 жыл бұрын
Great video. I'd start with an obvious suggestion, Go to a jam and listen and observe first. And not all jams are created equal. Some can be super laid back, and others are really clique-ish and competitive. You'll learn as about human nature as you will music LOL.
@secretagent862 жыл бұрын
excellent points. subscribed
@gittar Жыл бұрын
Very good video. But how do you just get into a jam that's going... especially if their all strangers. I've found that in large jams, you might notice, actually, two circles... the actual jam, then another circle around it, with people playing a bit more quietly, someone will probably invite you in, but be ready, the new guy usually picks the next song. Another way is to politely ask one of the jammers, "hey, can I get in on this?" Most of the time, they'll open the circle to make room, but be ready, they'll ask you for the next song.
@jackdifrank70132 жыл бұрын
well put
@jeloeb2 жыл бұрын
It sounds like someone is talking in the background. I don’t mind instrumentals behind the voice - very nice touch! Especially a slower jazzy jam, but the voices keep distracting me. I have stopped the video several times to see if there is another video playing concurrently or if it is something else in my house.
@ethanolsampsonite74072 жыл бұрын
It's the spirit of Jazz haunting you I wouldn't fret it
@JohnTimothy-m8x10 ай бұрын
What two songs can learn real quick To say take a seat in one
@janetoconnor93652 жыл бұрын
Hi Marcel, could you do a lesson on one(or both) of Mike Daves guitar breaks in 'My little girl from Tennessee' (Thiles and Daves, black and white video). Many thanks
@deniseladybug56192 жыл бұрын
I second. I’d ask for any and all Michael Daves’ work on that album. It is the most raw, punk rock bluegrass I have ever heard and am kinda surprised his guitar playing on that album didn’t get more acclaim…
@LovePump768 ай бұрын
Why so giggly🌿💨
@darlenearseneault33563 ай бұрын
Why not
@Dave-gf3kd Жыл бұрын
Nice video! First time I’ve seen you. I think this video should be mandatory for bluegrassers. Most jams I’ve been to have had a least one person who was a “buzz kill” because they didn’t have common sense approaches, or followed the suggestions you just presented. For fun, let me add a few I’ve actually witnessed! Don’t switch to a new instrument, and on your first day playing it come to a jam! Don’t be a regular at the jam, but refuse to ever call a song, just because you don’t take leads! Don’t come to the jam to primarily talk to people - come to play music. Of course you talk to people, but know when to shut up, you get to play more that way. Don’t bring a train whistle and think it’s an acceptable bluegrass instrument! Please don’t dress like an old-fashioned railroad train conductor! As Marcel noted, please develop a reasonable boom-chuck strum ability and be able to do that in rhythm with most open chords BEFORE you attend a jam - and don’t let others convince you to come prior to putting in some basic work - there are slow jams, and then there are “torture” jams. A jam should not be “music kindergarten”. As Marcel has pointed out…there are things “to do” and “things not to do” …. Try to figure out those things..the whole thing is SO MUCH better if YOU do!
@johnmoyer55152 жыл бұрын
My advice is record yourself & play it back see what it sounds like maybe you play better than you think, gain a little more confidence, you can do it.
@kylekromer8047 Жыл бұрын
So this may be a silly question, but how do you find bluegrass jams? I did a google search with no luck in Fort Worth, TX. Great video - I wondered how it worked.
@falcon10ism2 жыл бұрын
lmao at 8:30...this is great man...cheers
@BillNagle6900 Жыл бұрын
Do you have tips on reasonable keys to select to lead a song? There is a dude in the circle that sings an octave low or uses a low key with no energy... I get that the singer chooses....but how to advice?
@ardobeltza7792 Жыл бұрын
I was just about to say, Eve6, anyone? 😂
@whimpypatrol5503 Жыл бұрын
What if I need to use the john? The closest bluegrass jam is 50 miles away from me.
@jeffhildreth92442 жыл бұрын
Always do these things at a bluegrass jam. Put on your ball cap, turn it around to look like a fool.. Got it.
@LessonsWithMarcel2 жыл бұрын
If you don't already have a hat one can be provided for you: lessonswithmarcel.com/product/lwm-trucker-hat/
@luthiermatt2 жыл бұрын
So we'll said. Every one, even super pickers, need to review this.
@Atalanta13137 ай бұрын
have you got a list of the best songs to learn first?
@snakejumper3277 Жыл бұрын
Keep the circle loose & open so newcomers feel welcome. There's nothing like walking up to a circle of pickers who act exclusive.
@BobShaw-cf1ny Жыл бұрын
Hi from Liverpool UK ,love, love your stuff, even though I`m a banjo player, but hate that distracting background music--just completely unnecessary when trying to learn stuff (it`s not just you that does it). Regards, BOB.
@Steve-si8hx2 жыл бұрын
Way to many people don't understand to play more quiet it is frustrating
@keithharmon93172 жыл бұрын
"Don't do anything weird."
@timeWaster76 Жыл бұрын
Aren't you worried about giving away the cabal secrets
@jasonsims62738 ай бұрын
Is it bad that I’m super antisocial but I wanna learn bluegrass?
@victorjcano2 жыл бұрын
the first thing you want to do is get in tune lol
@allendyer5359 Жыл бұрын
Hey where's someone say'n -after 3 to 4 songs in key of G...change it! Also know where that Hillbilly crutch, i.e. capo, placement is (could be different fret for Guitar & Banjo), Oh the Bane of every noobie Mandy & fiddle player, have the ear or know Mr.Bassman's positions from afar.
@howiedick685725 күн бұрын
Capo isn't a crutch. What an ignorant thing to say
@bstimy2 жыл бұрын
Shut up during guitar leads
@plutoloco23782 жыл бұрын
I'm Mexican so I usually get kicked out of bluegrass jams. IDK. One of these days they'll accept me.
@LessonsWithMarcel2 жыл бұрын
Wait, but you're saying this to another Mexican guy and I've never been kicked from a jam!
@mandovapehater69883 ай бұрын
I used to play at a Mexican restaurant. They gave me a chance. I'm white as snow. If you can mash nobody will care. I met a black fiddle player in hot springs NC one time. He was awesome but well past my level. I was just starting. Like to catch him somewhere now!
@CamBoone2 жыл бұрын
Rule 1) Mash the one
@davyhendrix2 ай бұрын
I call it 3 chord jam I am not going to the next one I don't know any of the songs not my cup of tea
@3340steve Жыл бұрын
Please don't suggest ten songs in G. If you can sing harmony, Please don't duet with someone unless invited. Topical songs have a short shelf life as do murder ballads. Don't take a solo on every song, let others shine and they will return the favor. Keep it fun.
@jacobalexander7192 Жыл бұрын
Ive been to jams where people are absolute assholes who have no patience at all
@RedDirtRules2 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately most bluegrass jams I've participated were very uncomfortable. Mainly fueled by egos and what I call the bluegrass attitude to the point of feeling unwelcome if you're not within the niche. I've been playing guitar for over 50 years and bluegrass jams are by far the most uncomfortable
@luthiermatt2 жыл бұрын
So sorry to hear. In the Denver area, jams like you describe are rare. We've come to expect open welcoming jams as a default. I hope you find a good one.
@JoeMama-ue4ye2 жыл бұрын
@@luthiermatt I'm glad to hear that! In the Denver area and going to my first jam next in a few days. Feeling a bit nervous about it!
@luthiermatt2 жыл бұрын
Joe mama. Sorry I did not see this. I would have met you at any one of several jams. Hope you found a good one
@highlonesome-coloradobluegrass2 жыл бұрын
Dont do anything weird? copy everyone else? yeah no
@userjones3399Ай бұрын
So lets talk about “bluegrass drive”.. so you have a rhythm guitar player that’s accomplished that heavy on the right hand hand has a lot of punch, but the jam has 4 banjos and the lead singer is not accomplished and they sing like a girl or dont know how to project thier voice, so what do you say to that? the jams that I come from Jimmy Martin stylists, , the jam volumes are loud and more often time are DRIVING. A lot of people don’t really know how to project their own vocal ability because they don’t understand Bluegrass music that’s part of the problem. I think you were playing in the California progressive Bluegrass jam with a bunch of liberal hippies that might be the case, but in the Bluegrass music that I was raised with it’s hard driving and the guitar players I know olay with authority are very punchy with heavy and techical right hands thier D28’s dont take a back seat to any banjo. that is the beauty of the Jimmy Martin style and the older players that are accomplished they teach you drive and play with authority. Probably doesn’t work in California where all the liberal hippies are and their Bluegrass music.