[Dave Hicks]

Originally Posted by lowrider

If you use a small folding music stand and keep it low, it really doesn't block much.

It's those large, solid, conductors stands that block out everything. Also, when you introduce your song give the key and explain the chords. Everyone won't get it all, but it gives people a place to start.


I go to a few jam/song circles. At one of them everyone is always doing new songs and sometimes the leader doesn't have a good grip on the song. At another, people do a lot of the same songs all the time. Everyone gets to know the songs, and their parts, and it really ends up being a better jam.

And most importantly to anyone reading this who doesn't get out to play with others. Get out there, force yourself. Even if it's difficult to get yourself started, it will be the best thing you can do for your playing. And you might just have a really great time.

All good advice. As for myself, I use the old-fashioned piece o' paper.

D.H.