My First Jam

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Permalink Reply by Sharon Netzley on July 13, 2009 at 7:46pm

Kudos, Dan! Good for you. It is SO much fun to go play with other folks, isn't it?

Sharon

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Permalink Reply by Lisa McCormick : Guitar Life on July 13, 2009 at 8:13pm

Bravo, Dan!

That's a milestone, getting up the nerve to play in a jam situation. You're an inspiration!

Are you going to play with these folks again soon? Keep us posted!

-Lisa

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Permalink Reply by Taz on July 13, 2009 at 9:09pm

Atta Boy ~ ;>}
Maybe Just Maybe we can get Central Pa. Players together. Glad to hear you had a good time - Thats what its all about . Mitch Ivanoff is playing at the club tommorow nite ( tuesday ) You Might want to check him out.
Taz

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Permalink Reply by Dan Goodemote on July 14, 2009 at 10:30am

You might want to check out this jam, Taz. It's in Mt. Gretna on Monday nights, mostly bluegrass. There's a beginners group and the regulars. Let me know and I'll send you the details.

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Permalink Reply by Rex on July 13, 2009 at 9:24pm

Way to go, Dan. I've never had the opportunity to do that but would like to. Did you do anything to prepare for it?

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Permalink Reply by Edward Sparks on July 13, 2009 at 9:39pm

Music, just like so many good things in this life, is meant to be shared!
Edward
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Permalink Reply by Walt Pilcher on July 14, 2009 at 6:13am

Yea, Dan! I'm glad it was a good experience and that you'll go back. There's nothing like playing with others to hone your skills in ways you don't even realize, plus it's so much fun. "I got lost a number of times but hit the groove a few times, as well. That felt really good." That'll keep you coming back!
Walt

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Permalink Reply by Donna Zitzelberger on July 14, 2009 at 8:22am

Awesome Dan!!

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Permalink Reply by Dan Goodemote on July 14, 2009 at 10:48am

I'm sure this will cause me to practice more.

Rex, I tried to learn some basic bluegrass tunes, about four or five. I practiced a few times with Tom and once with Tom and Sharon, a fiddle player. It's really hard when you start. Playing with others means playing in time. If you blow it, you have to keep going -- no do overs like when you're alone.

The hardest part is not being familiar with the music. If you get lost in a popular song that you know, you have a reference point. When you lose your place in a bluegrass tune with no lyrics, it's really difficult to pick it back up.

Everyone is so nice. It seems like even the accomplished players remember when they were learning so they are friendly and encouraging. Even the mere act of sitting around with others, instruments in hand listening to others and enjoying the love of music is really priceless.

No matter what happens, I know two things: I'll be a little better next week than I am today and I'm never going to stop playing. Thanks to all my friends here on the AG board for their encouragement. I don't know if I could have made the leap without you. A special shout out to Tom who inspires me because I know he's as scared as I am, but plows ahead anyhow. Those of you who haven't tried it, do it. Even if you start playing with one other person, you will enjoy it more and play better. God willing, I'll go back next Monday!

-Dan

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Permalink Reply by ebby-the-dreamer on July 14, 2009 at 11:23am

glad you had fun Dan. what an inspiration you are. guess i'll ask my guy if he and his bass want to play a few tunes with me again. we haven't done that in a while. maybe it will get him to practicing once more.

e

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Permalink Reply by Donald Pittman on July 14, 2009 at 6:16pm

I told you so Dan. I missed going to the jam today had other work to do but it's more fun than should be allowed.
Keep Jamming
Don

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Permalink Reply by Donald Pittman on July 14, 2009 at 6:28pm

I think I messed up the reply but I was saying good for you and I told you so. As you say there are no do-overs but you will be surprised how often you get lost and recover . Soon you won't get as lost. I missed the jam today had to much other work to do. I will be back next week one of the members just sent me a song to try and learn for next week. . This is sometimes how we try and get ready. The thing is we may or may not play it . We just did a public performance for the local churches in the town where we play. It was about an hour show and it came off real well. Keep jamming Dan .

Don

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