Bluegrass Jam

Summary

 

• Hosted on EVERY Tuesday of every month

  • (except the random 5th Tuesday which is Open Mic Night)

• 3 different Bluegrass circles

  • Beginner (uses JAM Songbook, see below)​

  • Intermediate (uses JAM Songbook and RMJ Bluegrass Songbook)

  • Open (uses RMJ Bluegrass Songbook​)

• Acoustic instruments only with the exception of electric bass. 

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Beginner Bluegrass Jam / Slow Jam

• Mostly in Key of G but some A, C & D

• Wernick Method JAM Songbook

  • Available for $10 at Jam​

  • PDF for sale at JAM Songbook at DrBanjo.com

  • JAM Songbook Playlist

    • Spotify

    • YouTube

    • Apple Music

• If you use StrumMachine, we created a playlist you can practice with​​

• If new to group playing, review Etiquette Rules of the Road

• We focus 3 instrumental/fiddle tunes to help players learn Fiddle Tunes. So look through the following.

  • Angeline the Baker - Key of D

    • Guitar (No Capo)

    • Banjo (Capo 2 for D)

    • Mandolin 

  • ​Cripple Creek - Key of A

    • ​​Guitar (Capo 2 for A)

    • Banjo (Capo 2 for A: Last 4 videos of the playlist)

    • Mandolin

  • Amazing Grace - G​

    • Guitar

    • Banjo

    • Mandolin

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Intermediate Bluegrass Jam​​​

• Uses our RMJ Bluegrass Songbook

• Feel free to use your JAM Song book, but try not unless reading lyrics

• Familiar with Bluegrass Jams Logistics

• Try to bring at least 1 song to lead​

  • It can be super easy!

• Comfortable changing keys​

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Open Bluegrass Jam

• Standard/Traditional Bluegrass Jam. 

• Open to All Levels! 

• Bring a song or three.

• If you are familiar with with Bluegrass Jams this is your place. 

• Most bluegrass jams don't use song books with the exception of the singer for lyrics.  We are not that strict. We encourage you to use your ears, but feel free to use our RMJ Bluegrass Songbook if you are more comfortable.​​

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Spotify Playlist

Through the suggestions of our members, we have amassed a very nice Spotify Playlist. If you are new to Bluegrass take a listen:

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Roswell Music Jam - Bluegrass Spotify Playlist​

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PICKING AFTER DARK​​​​

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