Fretboard Jam - 2017 Leicester - 2nd September - Running Order V4 Now up!!

spark240 · July 2017

Ok cool, I have a Taylor 414 electro acoustic, I could bring that and the Roland AC 60 , that's a cool combo. Electrics, Maybe a Parker, EBMM, Yamaha SG, Explorer, Rick ?....I have few others, what you think?

Alnico · July 2017

spark240 said:

Ok cool, I have a Taylor 414 electro acoustic, I could bring that and the Roland AC 60 , that's a cool combo. Electrics, Maybe a Parker, EBMM, Yamaha SG, Explorer, Rick ?....I have few others, what you think?

I'd say the Taylor definitely............I have something I'd like you to back me on with that if you don't mind?
I'll PM you about that.
(Running around the room shouting "Get the Fuck IN !!")
LOL

Ahem.......

After that, I'd say the Explorer and the Rick myself although I can't see anyone bringing a Parker or an EBMM so it's kind of up to you which you want to bring really?

The Rick for sure.

Wow, what a choice....
Explorer, Parker or EBMM???

@bridgehouse what say you?

Bridgehouse · July 2017

Alnico said:

spark240 said:

Ok cool, I have a Taylor 414 electro acoustic, I could bring that and the Roland AC 60 , that's a cool combo. Electrics, Maybe a Parker, EBMM, Yamaha SG, Explorer, Rick ?....I have few others, what you think?

I'd say the Taylor definitely............I have something I'd like you to back me on with that if you don't mind?
I'll PM you about that.
(Running around the room shouting "Get the Fuck IN !!")
LOL

Ahem.......

After that, I'd say the Explorer and the Rick myself although I can't see anyone bringing a Parker or an EBMM so it's kind of up to you which you want to bring really?

The Rick for sure.

Wow, what a choice....
Explorer, Parker or EBMM???

@bridgehouse what say you?

Precision every day mate

But as it has to be a guitar then the Parker..

Legionreturns · July 2017

I wouldn't mind having a twang on a good acoustic. Other than my tanglewood dred, which is as near as damn it top of their range but still just a tanglewood, I've played a fairly nice Yamaha and a GS mini which is lovely but too small for me. Assuming of course that someone is willing to let me loose on theirs!

If anyone is any good with internal buzz diagnosis, I've got what I think is an escaped wire inside causing a buzz on certain frequencies on my acoustic. If someone has the know how, I might chuck that in the car too.

Alnico · July 2017

Bridgehouse said:

Alnico said:

spark240 said:

Ok cool, I have a Taylor 414 electro acoustic, I could bring that and the Roland AC 60 , that's a cool combo. Electrics, Maybe a Parker, EBMM, Yamaha SG, Explorer, Rick ?....I have few others, what you think?

I'd say the Taylor definitely............I have something I'd like you to back me on with that if you don't mind?
I'll PM you about that.
(Running around the room shouting "Get the Fuck IN !!")
LOL

Ahem.......

After that, I'd say the Explorer and the Rick myself although I can't see anyone bringing a Parker or an EBMM so it's kind of up to you which you want to bring really?

The Rick for sure.

Wow, what a choice....
Explorer, Parker or EBMM???

@bridgehouse what say you?

Precision every day mate

But as it has to be a guitar then the Parker..

LOL,........
Yes I meant from those three of @spark240 's guitars.

Ok, there you go

Taylor
Rick
Parker
Kemper
Roland AC

How's that for you?

spark240 · July 2017

Tell you what...I'll stick in what I can fit in the car...

https://flickr.com/photos/149260669@N02/sets/72157683289687665

Alnico · July 2017

spark240 said:

Tell you what...I'll stick in what I can fit in the car...

https://flickr.com/photos/149260669@N02/sets/72157683289687665

Just
WOW !

Yes please.

Shelders · July 2017

Well this teaches me for not logging on in a while. Missed out big time here!

Alnico · July 2017

Shelders said:

Well this teaches me for not logging on in a while. Missed out big time here!

I can put your name on the reserve list?
It's worked for two members in the last week or so.
There's no guarantee but if you say yes now it might prove to have been worth doing later on?
Up to you.
Let me know if you want me to.

adampeter · July 2017

Any chance of putting me down on the reserve list? I would love to come to this

Alnico · July 2017

adampeter said:

Any chance of putting me down on the reserve list? I would love to come to this

Of course,
No problem.

The list itself is on page 1 of the 'Logistics' thread.
I'll do it now for you.

bigjon · July 2017

bigjon said:

I think people have had plenty of time to suggest content for the workshops, so I'll make a proposal and people can comment yay or nay.

I'd like to take three very basic chord progressions in simple keys, and use those chord progressions as the basis for workshopping 4 topics:
1) Playing chords on fewer strings, e.g. power chords
2) Strumming and muting patterns for rhythm guitar
3) Adapting licks in solos to follow the underlying chord
4) String-bending

I think that covers the broad range of the topics that have been requested. More specific queries, e.g. adding vibrato to bends, I'll aim to cover in the session where the person with the query (not_the_dj in this case) is present.

I'd like to repeat this plan for each workshop we do, but aim it at progressively more experienced players: so if we do two workshops the first could be for beginners and the second could be for beginners-plus to intermediate. Obviously anyone is welcome to observe any of the workshops.

The approach I'd like to take is for a participant to play something and then to suggest the next step or two for that topic. It would therefore help if each participant were prepared to play something for at least one of the topics. Otherwise of course they would be welcome to attend the workshop as an observer rather than a participant.

Does that sound OK to people as a general approach?

Quite a few positive responses to this approach and no negative ones, so we'll make that the plan for the workshops.

The three chord progressions I propose to use are all in the key of A minor / C major, and consist of a minor progression, a major progression, and a 12-bar blues. They are:

Progression 1 in A minor -
||Am . . . |G . . . |D . . . |. . . . ||

Progression 2 in C major -
||C . . . |Dm . . . |Am . . . |F . . . ||

Progression 3: C blues -
||C7 . . . |F7 . . . |C7 . . . |. . . . |
|F7 . . . |. . . . |C7 . . . |. . . . |
|G7 . . . |F7 . . . |C7 . . . |G7 . . . ||

Do those three chord-progressions seem OK as a basis to work from during the workshops?

adampeter · July 2017

Alnico said:

adampeter said:

Any chance of putting me down on the reserve list? I would love to come to this

Of course,
No problem.

The list itself is on page 1 of the 'Logistics' thread.
I'll do it now for you.

Thanks buddy

spark240 · July 2017

By the way....Im traveling from Walsall on the day...if anyone on route is struggling to get there.

Vinylfan · July 2017

bigjon said:

Quite a few positive responses to this approach and no negative ones, so we'll make that the plan for the workshops.

The three chord progressions I propose to use are all in the key of A minor / C major, and consist of a minor progression, a major progression, and a 12-bar blues. They are:

Progression 1 in A minor -
||Am . . . |G . . . |D . . . |. . . . ||

Progression 2 in C major -
||C . . . |Dm . . . |Am . . . |F . . . ||

Progression 3: C blues -
||C7 . . . |F7 . . . |C7 . . . |. . . . |
|F7 . . . |. . . . |C7 . . . |. . . . |
|G7 . . . |F7 . . . |C7 . . . |G7 . . . ||

Do those three chord-progressions seem OK as a basis to work from during the workshops?

That sounds good. Haven't tried some of them much yet, especially the 3rd progression so will be good to have something to aim for. Thanks

Shelders · July 2017

Alnico said:

Shelders said:

Well this teaches me for not logging on in a while. Missed out big time here!

I can put your name on the reserve list?
It's worked for two members in the last week or so.
There's no guarantee but if you say yes now it might prove to have been worth doing later on?
Up to you.
Let me know if you want me to.

Please do!

Alnico · July 2017

Shelders said:

Alnico said:

Shelders said:

Well this teaches me for not logging on in a while. Missed out big time here!

I can put your name on the reserve list?
It's worked for two members in the last week or so.
There's no guarantee but if you say yes now it might prove to have been worth doing later on?
Up to you.
Let me know if you want me to.

Please do!

Done.

As and when (and If) reserve places become available and the list moves up I'll post in the Logistics thread where the list is and tag everyone concerned.

Cookiemonster · July 2017

I an not a beginner although I am not Hendrix either. But I live in Leicester and would like to come down. We also have a rehearsal room outside of Leicester city but in Leicestershire where a Jam could be held and recorded.

Cookiemonster · July 2017

Oh and you need a E blues easy key to solo in

Alnico · July 2017

Cookiemonster said:

I an not a beginner although I am not Hendrix either. But I live in Leicester and would like to come down. We also have a rehearsal room outside of Leicester city but in Leicestershire where a Jam could be held and recorded.

We're limited on numbers as it stands right now but I can put your name on the reserve list if you like?

Cookiemonster said:

Oh and you need a E blues easy key to solo in

We're going to have some 'Free-Form' Jam time as well and I agree, The key of E is probably the easiest and most productive to use.

Danji · July 2017

Ah bugger, it looks like I've missed the boat.

If you do another one, I'd be more than happy to do a jazz workshop.

Alnico · July 2017

Danji said:

Ah bugger, it looks like I've missed the boat.

If you do another one, I'd be more than happy to do a jazz workshop.

I can put your name on the reserve list, we still don't yet know who's going to get mugged by life before the event and it might pay to be on there?
Just a thought.
Let me know if you'd like that?

Someone who *can* teach Jazz properly would be a useful addition to one of these events.
I'll be honest and say I don't really like Jazz but I respect it as a Genre and I respect those who can and do play it so in this scenario I would certainly give it my full attention and *try* to take in what it's all about.

If you do come to this or one of the future events, I would urge everyone else to do the same. 30-40 minutes of learning something new will never hurt anyone and even if you don't walk away wanting to listen to and play the style, you might just pick up something which will help you in the genre you do like,....for example, a certain lick or run might just open up something in your rock/blues playing that you didn't previously think of?

@Danjii I think it's a great Idea but as you're coming into this late, even if you do get in on a last minute cancellation we may or may not be able to fit too much of it in and @bigjon with @digitalscream are handling the workshop side of this.
If it does happen this time, you can talk to those two about stitching something into what they've got planned but as for future events, now we know this is what you do, we'll make sure you're one of the first ones to be involved from the organiser stages and definitely get you in on this.

I'm sure I can speak for the others when I say that it would be a refreshing and interesting change to have someone who can teach this style properly involved in one of these events and bring some variation to the common theme of rock and blues.

How's that?

Bridgehouse · July 2017

Bass Players:

I have added a selection of songs I'll play bass on (split across the set so that I can have plenty of gaps for organising etc.) - Please do feel free to jump in and claim other songs you'd like to play bass on.

Bass Equipment:

Both rooms will have a house bass amp - and I will bring my Vanderkley 2x10 with EICH Head. I'll have a small board with me but I will probably keep that with me as I may use it in the other room from time to time, but any other bass players are welcome to bring their own board/amps/cabs, or go straight into either the house amp or my head/cab.

I probably won't bring any guitars, as I think it will be more useful for me to maximise Bass stuff in the car - so I will bring a few basses along. I will bring my MiM Classic 50's P - which will remain in the Theatre and will be free for anyone who is playing in the main Jam to use if you don't have a bass with you or can't bring one. Of course, you will be welcome to use your own

I'll have the 64 P with me, and will use that for songs I'm playing on, but it will stay with me for the day - firstly if I need it in the other room, and also because it's an expensive bit of kit and I'd rather know where it is at all times.. If anyone does want to have a go on it then that's no problem - we can find a spot in the Curve to have a play.

If you want to play bass and you are bringing kit then please do say and I can keep a note of what amps/heads etc. will be around on the day

Bridgehouse · July 2017

Etiquette:

I know this might sound a bit obvious to say, but it is worth stating here and now anyway.

Some people will be bringing some pretty expensive kit. Some people will be bringing kit that means a lot to them, even if it's not of high monetary value.

I'd like to establish a very simple set of rules:

- If you'd like to play someone else's Guitar/Amp/Bass/Pedal Board/FX Unit/Keyboard/Drums/Nose Flute etc.. then please please please ask first.
- If the owner of said kit says no, for whatever reason, then please do NOT be offended, question the decision, or persist in asking

I know this sounds a bit anal, but it's important that there is trust in both rooms when we are all there. Accidents do happen, and some people are very careful with their equipment for a reason - I want this to be a fun, relaxed day - and not have people feeling anxious about their kit, worried about someone borrowing it, or indeed feeling obliged to say yes if someone wants to have a go.

I'm the boss, and them's the rules.

spark240 · July 2017

Bridgehouse said:

Etiquette:

I know this might sound a bit obvious to say, but it is worth stating here and now anyway.

Some people will be bringing some pretty expensive kit. Some people will be bringing kit that means a lot to them, even if it's not of high monetary value.

I'd like to establish a very simple set of rules:

- If you'd like to play someone else's Guitar/Amp/Bass/Pedal Board/FX Unit/Keyboard/Drums/Nose Flute etc.. then please please please ask first.
- If the owner of said kit says no, for whatever reason, then please do NOT be offended, question the decision, or persist in asking

I know this sounds a bit anal, but it's important that there is trust in both rooms when we are all there. Accidents do happen, and some people are very careful with their equipment for a reason - I want this to be a fun, relaxed day - and not have people feeling anxious about their kit, worried about someone borrowing it, or indeed feeling obliged to say yes if someone wants to have a go.

I'm the boss, and them's the rules.

Agree totally , personally I don't mind people using my guitars, I would encourage it , but......I would request no horrible belt buckles , dangley watches and all that jazz....

TTony · July 2017

Bridgehouse said:

Etiquette:

- If you'd like to play someone else's Nose Flute

Oooooo - always wanted to have a go on one of those!

Bridgehouse · July 2017

TTony said:

Bridgehouse said:

Etiquette:

- If you'd like to play someone else's Nose Flute

Oooooo - always wanted to have a go on one of those!

Don't forget to ask first then

slacker · July 2017

Bridgehouse said:

Bass Players:

I have added a selection of songs I'll play bass on (split across the set so that I can have plenty of gaps for organising etc.) - Please do feel free to jump in and claim other songs you'd like to play bass on.

Bass Equipment:

Both rooms will have a house bass amp - and I will bring my Vanderkley 2x10 with EICH Head. I'll have a small board with me but I will probably keep that with me as I may use it in the other room from time to time, but any other bass players are welcome to bring their own board/amps/cabs, or go straight into either the house amp or my head/cab.

I probably won't bring any guitars, as I think it will be more useful for me to maximise Bass stuff in the car - so I will bring a few basses along. I will bring my MiM Classic 50's P - which will remain in the Theatre and will be free for anyone who is playing in the main Jam to use if you don't have a bass with you or can't bring one. Of course, you will be welcome to use your own

I'll have the 64 P with me, and will use that for songs I'm playing on, but it will stay with me for the day - firstly if I need it in the other room, and also because it's an expensive bit of kit and I'd rather know where it is at all times.. If anyone does want to have a go on it then that's no problem - we can find a spot in the Curve to have a play.

If you want to play bass and you are bringing kit then please do say and I can keep a note of what amps/heads etc. will be around on the day

Excellent. I'll bring my Markbass combo for the other room. Those Vanderkleys are awesome btw. I'll bring at least one bass.

TTony has got me down for some bass songs on the other thread and I'm happy to do them all. There are some gaps so people can fill those in if they wish. Also, if anyone is desperate to do some songs on bass that I am down for, PM me and I'll see what I can do. This will be limited as I wont be giving them all away.

slacker · July 2017

Bridgehouse said:

Etiquette:

I know this might sound a bit obvious to say, but it is worth stating here and now anyway.

Some people will be bringing some pretty expensive kit. Some people will be bringing kit that means a lot to them, even if it's not of high monetary value.

I'd like to establish a very simple set of rules:

- If you'd like to play someone else's Guitar/Amp/Bass/Pedal Board/FX Unit/Keyboard/Drums/Nose Flute etc.. then please please please ask first.
- If the owner of said kit says no, for whatever reason, then please do NOT be offended, question the decision, or persist in asking

I know this sounds a bit anal, but it's important that there is trust in both rooms when we are all there. Accidents do happen, and some people are very careful with their equipment for a reason - I want this to be a fun, relaxed day - and not have people feeling anxious about their kit, worried about someone borrowing it, or indeed feeling obliged to say yes if someone wants to have a go.

I'm the boss, and them's the rules.

Quoty things not working

Excellent, I was going to limit what I was going to bring. But with these rules in place I'm happy to bring more. I'll probably make some stickers with Yes or Ask on them, or something.

Alnico · July 2017

The rules are something that's there to give people some piece of mind on the day.

I think @Bridgehouse has done an excellent job with the organisation of this event so far.
I'm one of the guys helping and I'll try to be as much help on the day as the others are but behind the scenes this really is mostly down to Bridgehouse and it's to his credit that this has come together the way it has.

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