Re: Best skills to learn to quickly be able to jam/play with othe
1. Listening is the most important; along with it, the ability to translate the things you hear/see into your own playing.
2. Modesty and courtesy, the willingness to stay in the background, learning as you go, until you're ready to step out front.
3. But not over-modesty -- enough self-confidence to feel that you can fit in, once prepared, at the general group level.
4. Understanding of the type of music being played, and the mandolin's general role in that genre.
5. Ability to accept suggestions, constructive criticism, and the general organization and ambience of the group.
These are attitudinal skills, and say nothing about technique or proficiency. I wholeheartedly agree that the best way I've found to develop as a musician, is to play along with musicians better than I. Trying to stay out of their way, but also seeking to find my best personal way to support the group's collective musical activities.
Allen Hopkins
Gibsn: '54 F5 3pt F2 A-N Custm K1 m'cello
Natl Triolian Dobro mando
Victoria b-back Merrill alumnm b-back
H-O mandolinetto
Stradolin Vega banjolin
Sobell'dola Washburn b-back'dola
Eastmn: 615'dola 805 m'cello
Flatiron 3K OM
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