5th Birthday SetList

fandango · June 2018

mrkb said:

fandango said:

Another call for lead guitar on Take it Easy to make the song a goer. Anyone?

Have a go yourself @fandango - get the scale and a few phases right and the rest can be adapted to your ability. That’s what I’ve been doing at the jams, and it has gradually improved my playing and also made me less nervous as you realise you don’t need to play a note perfect version.

You're right. However it's not the notes that bother me, or being nervous. It's the speed. My fingers just can't place the notes quick enough.

Something to work on ....

fandango · June 2018

@mrkb - I should have said I appreciate the encouragement. Many thanks.

vasselmeyer · June 2018

You don't need to play it note for note. If something is too quick then simplify it. As long as you get the general melody you're looking for, on a song like that it will sound great. That song is all about the general vibe, not virtuosity.

If you're struggling, spend a little time with one of the other guys beforehand in another room and show them what you've got. Anyone would be more than happy to help you out. It's a very supportive environment.

You could even just play the melody of the song. Many songs do that. Just look at Smells Like Teen Spirit. The guitar solo is just the vocal line.

mrkb · June 2018

fandango said:

@mrkb - I should have said I appreciate the encouragement. Many thanks.

Im drumming on this and its just at the top end of what speed I can currently comfortably play, if you want to slow it down slightly so you can try a solo, Im happy to do so/

mrkb · June 2018

Can I do Lead guitar on Come Together as well please.

thomasross20 · June 2018

Who's doing beat it? Dual solo? Lol

pmbomb · June 2018

vasselmeyer said:

You don't need to play it note for note. If something is too quick then simplify it. As long as you get the general melody you're looking for, on a song like that it will sound great. That song is all about the general vibe, not virtuosity.

word. grab a couple of the hooks, play in key, start and finish on time, job done! (that's what I do anyway!). the punters are happy regardless. if they want the Eagles, go see the Eagles!

thomasross20 · June 2018

Looks like I'm doing no band but then. Probably too busy on the run up anyway. Will stick to acoustic

vasselmeyer · June 2018

Tom, just sign yourself up for an electric song or two. There are plenty of places. There are other rooms around as well where people jam on electric.

thomasross20 · June 2018

So folk can jam without performing and also it's just a case of putting your name down?

darthed1981 · June 2018

thomasross20 said:

So folk can jam without performing and also it's just a case of putting your name down?

They just need to put their name down, pay their money, and can do whatever they like, is my understanding.

No obligation whatsoever to play on the set list in studio or on anything at the gig.

At the jams usually there are always a few members who come along and hang out, they are always most welcome

munckee · June 2018

darthed1981 said:

thomasross20 said:

So folk can jam without performing and also it's just a case of putting your name down?

They just need to put their name down, pay their money, and can do whatever they like, is my understanding.

No obligation whatsoever to play on the set list in studio or on anything at the gig.

At the jams usually there are always a few members who come along and hang out, they are always most welcome

They would wish they had played on something from my experience, shove your name down if you just can't do it on the day someone would bail you out.

vasselmeyer · June 2018

@thomasross20 Put your name down with me for While My Guitar Gently Weeps and we'll get widdly on the outro.

LuttiS · June 2018

vasselmeyer said:

get widdly on the outro.

Now there is a phrase that is sadly not used enough

vasselmeyer · June 2018

LuttiS said:

vasselmeyer said:

get widdly on the outro.

Now there is a phrase that is sadly not used enough

And yet everyone will know exactly what I meant

Phil_aka_Pip · June 2018

Bridgehouse said:

Phil_aka_Pip said:

Suppose non of those titles float your boat and you just want to jam? What then?

Pick another of the fab rooms at Bob's place - find a couple of chums who are into your groove and go make music. All day if you want.

There's no rules and no limits.

In seriousness, if you want you could list a few songs you really want to do and get some others to sign up and run a mini jam in another room. For instance, I'd quite like to try some bass on a few acoustic style numbers with you on that there epiphone acoustic job you have...*hint hint*

It looks as if I'm driving myself to there & back and could well bring the acoustic archtop AND a solid. Will an acoustic amplifier be necessary? I'm assuming that if I want familiar FX I need to bring my own board. tbh 2 guitars + 1 FX board is as much as I really want to bring, I could do without bringing an acoustic amplifier as well.

sticker · June 2018

Phil_aka_Pip said:

Bridgehouse said:

Phil_aka_Pip said:

Suppose non of those titles float your boat and you just want to jam? What then?

Pick another of the fab rooms at Bob's place - find a couple of chums who are into your groove and go make music. All day if you want.

There's no rules and no limits.

In seriousness, if you want you could list a few songs you really want to do and get some others to sign up and run a mini jam in another room. For instance, I'd quite like to try some bass on a few acoustic style numbers with you on that there epiphone acoustic job you have...*hint hint*

It looks as if I'm driving myself to there & back and could well bring the acoustic archtop AND a solid. Will an acoustic amplifier be necessary? I'm assuming that if I want familiar FX I need to bring my own board. tbh 2 guitars + 1 FX board is as much as I really want to bring, I could do without bringing an acoustic amplifier as well.

I’ll probably have my AER compact 60 with me , if you need it you’re welcome to use it !

Legionreturns · June 2018

@Phil_aka_Pip ... Bob has an acoustic amp, plus a PA in each room.

Phil_aka_Pip · June 2018

Legionreturns said:

@Phil_aka_Pip ... Bob has an acoustic amp, plus a PA in each room.

Thank you, that's useful to know

Thanks also to @sticker

fandango · June 2018

Okay ... for the Take it Easy song, I propose we keep it simple.

The version in JustinGuitar's 'Vintage Song Book' ties in with the official single very well. JG has laid the chords out so that it's easy to follow.

I've found tabs for a simpler version of the official release solo that plays for the 16 bars of the solo section. I'm doing what I can to get this sorted with my fingers. So far so good. But I need to speed it up.

Can those down for Take it Easy confirm that this is okay. Thanks.

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