Guitar & Drums | 6.30-9.30pm Oct 20, 9M Studios
Details
update: 7 of 8 spots taken for guitar
Please use this link to sign up and pay
https://tickts.co.uk/events/guitars-drums-630-930pm-oct-20-9m-studios
(Note you must already be accepted as a member of this group, otherwise your ticket will be cancelled)
full list of scheduled sessions: https://www.meetup.com/Practice-Jazz-Jam-Sessions/events/
What is it
This session is guitarists (and one drummer) who would like to fill the roles usually performed by bass and horns.
Each guitar is expected to take turns and play:
- head /melody
- solos
- comping
- bass line
Up to 8 guitars and 1 drummer, with ~4 guitars playing on any one rendition.
All other aspects of the session are the same as other novice sessions.
Location: 9M Studios, SE17 1DX
Tunes this week (Tue Oct 20)
West Coast Blues in Bb
(Wes Montgomery) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSkVxeJTiX8
Well you needn't in F
(Kenny Burrell) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMrs9B0tVyE
On Green Dolphin Street in Eb
(Grant Green) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWs1K71urLA
Days of wine and roses in F
(Wes Montgomery) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JadIhIihTFw
Everyone is encouraged to listen to a variety of recordings for each song, but please ensure you are familiar with the recording provided as a primary reference. (Note the recordings provide stylistic reference, but may not be in the key listed, with the latter based on common real books)
Preparing for the session
The chordal form of each song follow the iReal Pro app as a common reference, or you can use sheet music from Real Books.
Resource for sheet music:
https://www.seventhstring.com/fbindex.html
Try to immerse yourself in the songs by listening to recordings by different artists on youtube, spotify etc.
Equipment
there is a piano, drum kit (no cymbals or high hat clutch), bass and guitar amps, and microphones. Limited number of music stands. Drummers: please bring cymbals (none available for rental) and hi hat clutch
Cancellation policy
Please try to make it to any session you sign up to, as the jams are organised around a particular mix of instruments. However, if things do come up and you can no longer make a session, please send a message to the organiser, Xie, as soon as possible.
Places are non-refundable if your plans change, but if you provide over 1 week notice it may be possible to carry over the fee for a future session.
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any questions do get in touch!