elisdad
Well-known member
I had the pleasure of attending my first old time music jam last night. It was a far different experience than the uke jams I have attended. There are no chord sheets, the key of the song set is called out before hand and you play in that key and try and keep up. You are sort of thrown into playing by ear. It was a humbling experience being around so many fantastic musicians. There were 3 upright basses, several fiddles, banjos, guitars, and a squeezebox. I was the only uke player there as my buddy decided hit guitar would be a bit easier for jamming. Everyone was very welcoming.
It was such a fantastic experience and the music was wonderful. The one thing I can say is that "old time music" folks have a serious love for music. The group was very welcoming and encouraging, just like "ukulele folks".
I will be attending these jams regularly from now on. If you have anything like this near you, don't worry about being "good enough". Go, learn, play!
It was such a fantastic experience and the music was wonderful. The one thing I can say is that "old time music" folks have a serious love for music. The group was very welcoming and encouraging, just like "ukulele folks".
I will be attending these jams regularly from now on. If you have anything like this near you, don't worry about being "good enough". Go, learn, play!