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=media type="custom" key="4334059"We will use this site as a way to connect and share information about Music Production and JamBand c lubs. Please check it for schedules, upcoming events and to find out about special guest musicians. I will also post some goodies like links to videos, songs, chord progressions and other stuff that might brighten your musical journey. =

=**What is JamBand?** = JamBand is a club where student musicians can get together swap song ideas, experiment with musical textures and build improvisation skills. It is also a great place to connect with other musicians, practice and improve your chops, and above all, make some creative noise! It doesn't matter what instrument you play...guitar, drums, voice, brass, strings, keys...whatever you play can fit into JamBand if you are willing to experiment. It also doesn't matter how "good" or "bad" you are...leave your egos at home and come with open ears!

=What do we do at JamBand? = We will take turns beginning little "jam sessions." Someone will start with a simple chord progression, lick, or drum groove, and the rest of us will start adding textures to it until we have a wall of sound! We can take turns soloing over these jams, but it really isn't about who can lay down the best solo...it's about LISTENING and finding a way to add something to the music. We will also share progressions to your favorite cover songs and those of us who can sing (or just like to sing) can belt out the lyrics. We need vocalists too, so if you've got a friend who sounds great in the car, bring em along!

Remember: JamBand is not about "performing" but about "playing" with other musicians. Cover songs should be accessible to everyone (save that note for note tabbed solo or complicated riff for later) and make sure to review chord progressions with the group. Bringing in a lyric/chord sheet is a great idea.

 Below is a video that will introduce you to the concept of JamBand....especially the idea of building textures with music. The jam is built over two basic chords: **A and B**. Because of this, it is relative to the **key of E** (for you theory people):) so solos and licks can be based in this key (but don't necessarily HAVE to be)....Try experimenting with the **E major and E major pentatonic scales OR just play the chords in different forms or positions to get different textures.**  media type="custom" key="4333733"

=When does JamBand meet? = JamBand will meet Tuesdays after school tin the TV/Music studio from 2:30-3:30.

= = Here is what one of my favorite JamBands can do with two chords. This is the Trey Anastasio Band (Trey is from the band Phish) playing //Push on Till The Day// at Bonaroo Music Festival. Believe it or not, the song is largely based around a TWO CHORD progression( Emin and A7)! Listen to the TEXTURES! Enjoy... (you won't be able to see this in school because it is on youtube). media type="youtube" key="DzG4k00CkHQ" height="385" width="640" **GUITAR PLAYERS--**listen to the tone and sustain of his guitar, not to mention his technique....Trey is THE MAN!
 * Drummers**...listen to that wall of percussion! Lots of stuff going on there! Listen to how it helps build the dynamics of the song.
 * THEORY NOTE--**A lot of his solo is based around the E Dorian mode since the primary chords are Emin7 and A7 and he is using notes from a D Major scale pattern. They move it up a half step part way through the song.