There’s
nothing magic about playing back-up. It must be
practiced! Jam sessions have a
spontaneous feel, but you can be sure that those who appear to be playing with
abandon have spent plenty of time honing their chops. If there’s a session tune you love, work out
a back-up plan so you’re ready to spring into action!
The
thrill of knowing a tune that’s being played in a group setting can quickly turn
to boredom after you’ve played it through the umpteenth time. What to do?
- Know the tune
- Know the chord progression
- Know how to play chord patterns
- Know the rhythm of different types of tunes
- Work out your ideas and practice them
- Have fun!
Sue Wilson, teaching at the monthly HD Slow Jam
January 13, 2:00 - 4:00pm
Topic: Playing Back-up, Level of Play: Advanced Beginners
Registration fee: $25
Community of Christ Church, 912 W Chatham St, Cary
For information or to register for the workshop contact Viola
It was a fun afternoon! Eight students stretched their brains and their skills playing back-up ideas to the tune of Whiskey Before Breakfast. With our heads "reeling" we moved on in 3/4 time, but ran up against the clock before we could get more than eight bars into Si Bheag Si Mhor. Always leave 'em hungry for more!
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