Ukejenny
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What is the etiquette for amplification (voice and uke) when you are playing in a group and as a group?
Am I missing anything?
That's why I'm asking y'all - I'm making the house rules. We have a small group and had someone with a headset mic and the instrument also plugged in all night at our last meeting. Where I was sitting, I didn't hear much, but others have made comments that it was very loud. This is a really nice guy who has a heart of gold and I'm sure he would not have turned it up too loud, had he known that it was too loud for other folks.
So, I'm asking here what all of you do at your club jams. Not so much open mic, I should not have included that in the OP title. Right now, we do not have an open mic session at our meetings, but we may add something like that to fulfill the need that I sense is arising with some of our players.
I love the enthusiasm. I'm just trying to keep everyone happy, or as happy as fairly and humanly possible.
So far, what I'm gleaning is...
1. If you have a Ubass, you can amp it. (we don't have one but may add one soon)
2. Leaders/soloists are amped and miked at meetings. If not, listen to the leader.
3. Figure out a way to make sure people don't feel they are being drowned out by an exuberant player.
4. Try not to piss anyone off or hurt any feelings.
:shaka:
Am I missing anything?
Is the exuberant player exuberant and tuneful ...are they more advanced than the rest of the group and feel stifled ?
The problem is, they are often far less skilled than they believe themselves to be - and almost never have a sense of rhythm.