I think we should start a thread where everyone could give tips for things that help them jam alot better. I will start it off with one: Pay attention to what everyone else is playing around you. If one of your friends is playing one thing, don't play the exact same thing, try to add something that is different but would compliment it well. p.s. I didn't intend for this to be onyl for guitar players, I'm primarily a guitarist so it's what I know the most about.
well if ur jamming first things first if ur a beginner u should NOT jam with larger instruments such as fists, jars or any large vegetables as u may get hurt secondly it is always a good idea to lube up a little b4 u jam, and dont try to take on somethin thats too big for u to jam, cause u will probly end up like 1 of those guys at the proctologist sayin "it was a million to one shot doc, million to one" yeah and also like that other guy said when ur jamming with others its always a good idea to pay attention to what others are jamming and how they jam them, u may learn somethin from it
well, by jamming i meant improvising...i thought everybody sorta knew that part... i mean, what can help you improvise better with other people...a.k.a jamming....yes, everyone should smoke a little weed. terd bergler...you suck.
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Find the middle ground between sticking to what you know and exploring new territory. For example, if every can play blues pretty well then do a blues jam. Listen to what everyone else is doing and take turns to solo, when someone else is soloing just play the chords they are improvising in. Blessings Sebbi
No matter what you play, pay close attention to the other musicians and the direction the music seems to be taking. You wouldn't think this would have to be said, but so many folks just go into their own little worlds and DON'T pay attention to anything else. It might sound ok to you, but definately not GREAT. To develope finesse and dynamics you gotta pay attention, and don't think that everything has gotta be turned up all the way either. Also, spend some time jamming with your fav. cd's. It'll help you get more familiar with where you're going. Experiment and you might even discover some new riffs or chords you never even thought of before, and if you totally screw up it don't matter, 'cause it's just you and the cd.
First, the people jamming need to get into a groove, after that is when the really good shit can happen. Too many people just expect some amazing thing to happen when they jam, and when they focus on that, it will hold them back from making some great music. It can't be forced, it should just flow. But it takes time to get into that flow. The best jams i've had are when everyone starts off with a simple progression, and goes with that for a while, eventually everyone's on the same wavelength, then you can anticipate where the song should go, and then bam!!......you all come up with some really cool stuff. And then afterwards, everyone is stunned at what they were just playing. When a jam goes good, it is a really good high. On the other hand.... sometimes people expect to write five songs in 2 hours, and it ruins the creative process (at least for me), and it makes playing a lot less fun. A couple drinks usually helps me loosen up a bit too.
just have fun, and dont be afriad to play the same thing twice, or fifty times, and dont be afraid to try something new. Once you know what sounds wrong, then you know not to play that again. And dont try to play a million notes at a time, take it slow and simple
ahh, i didnt knew that jamming means improvise, anyway, i play drums, and i ve been playing lots of jazz lately. From my point of view, i tried, like... for example, the piano is doing a solo, and its a like a question and answer game where you anwser the solo that the piano did and let yourself get carried away by the music. Mhhh kinda hard to explain.
its not always what you play, sometimes its what you DONT play. I try to make sure I dont overplay, and fill the spaces that let others enjoy getting some notes in. It helps each instrument have its own voice and phrases.
Yes, that one is very important. It's one of the big factors that sets apart the great players from the ok ones. It's kind of like coffee, if you drink it all the time it won't wake you up like a cup would if you only have one every few days. It makes the song sound more dynamic and interesting to the listener when they're not overwhelmed with everything at full blast all the time.
samson, i listened to the songs on your bands website and that singer has a hell of alot of soul in her singing...y'all have a real nice style...i like it alot.
Do finger excersizes and warm-ups. If you do these everyday before you play and do them religiously, your fingers will eventually get to where they can play almost anything you want them to play. Opens new doors and allows you to play faster things when you feel the need to.
thanks slammon420, always great to hear. We do enjoy her singing, and have always tried to put a bit of soul in the tunes. Glad you diggit! as for on topic, this occured to me after I posted last Vocalists have a harder time with improvising sometimes, being at the whims of the players using their hands to make music. We have found that when improvisational jamming, its good to keep some repetitions for the singer(s) to work with. As a guitar player I am willing to freeform and my riffs change often before the vocals have a spot to use.
