Surviving the Bluegrass Jam

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  • čas přidán 7. 06. 2023
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Komentáře • 109

  • @indus7841
    @indus7841 Před rokem +16

    3 years ago i started banjo by watching your videos, today im going to be practicing jamming with my friends. Thanks jim!

  • @hometowngold3409
    @hometowngold3409 Před 26 dny

    At around 11:35 I could smell the coffee in my grandma's house.I haven't been there in years. So excited to get back into bluegrass music. All my childhood memories are filled with it

    • @JimPankey
      @JimPankey  Před 25 dny

      Glad to help bring up a good memory.

  • @dustinjackson3964
    @dustinjackson3964 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Jim I think you are the best teacher I've been playing for 24 years now and I'm learning new stuff watching you . Thank you for the content !!!!!!

    • @JimPankey
      @JimPankey  Před 4 měsíci

      Thanks for letting me help!

  • @davidwest5406
    @davidwest5406 Před rokem +2

    Exactly right the way learned way back before the internet listening to bluegrass albums playing along over and over I learned all my playing by sound it’s the only way I can learn by ear only

    • @JimPankey
      @JimPankey  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Thanks 😊

    • @timmuto7824
      @timmuto7824 Před 3 měsíci

      I use the internet now to jst throw the grass on shuffle and play along. It's helped develop my ear big time over the last few years!

  • @bobcogar841
    @bobcogar841 Před rokem +10

    Thanks Jim, this is the kind of stuff I need. Helps to improve my confidence. You are a great teacher. Thanks again

  • @uberjam-sam8512
    @uberjam-sam8512 Před rokem +8

    Jams can be great. Jams can be horrible. And all points in between. Keep your expectations open. Be flexible. Be open to taking risks. But my best advice is to listen.

  • @severinneukom
    @severinneukom Před rokem +3

    This is my 215th comment on this channel, and i'm still loving it! This is a fantastic lesson! But i know people, they dont hear the moment when it change the chord. The best thing is when you hear the moment a little bit before it comes..

    • @JimPankey
      @JimPankey  Před rokem +2

      Yes! It takes a little time, but eventually you hear it before it happens.

  • @countrookularich4493
    @countrookularich4493 Před 11 měsíci +2

    I just started Jamming. Best advice you gave is "The only way you're gonna do it is to do it"🤠

    • @JimPankey
      @JimPankey  Před 11 měsíci +2

      Sometimes it’s the simple things. 😃

  • @banjoallstars
    @banjoallstars Před rokem +4

    Awesome thanks Jim! Doing a simple roll throughout allows you to focus on one variable at a time - being able to hear chord changes and not worry about if you’re doing the right roll

  • @GregoryBee
    @GregoryBee Před rokem +2

    First couple jams I went to I hung back and listened and did some vamping. Figured out what songs were popular and then got better prepared for the next one.

  • @garyblair1853
    @garyblair1853 Před rokem +2

    Good evening Jim, thank you for your time

  • @stephaniesanders4768
    @stephaniesanders4768 Před rokem +1

    What a great lesson on how to train your ear quickly.

  • @zoranrussell7075
    @zoranrussell7075 Před rokem +1

    I've just started going back to my country music club near my home town and this video will help me so much, however, being the only banjo player may prove difficult but cant wait until the next meeting :)

  • @bengterlandsson7921
    @bengterlandsson7921 Před rokem +2

    Thanks for giving us 2 songs to practice chord changes to. This to me was one of the most helpful sessions. Learned tons of useful insights of chord changes that I have missed.

  • @cliffsandifer3877
    @cliffsandifer3877 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Playing " back up
    " is the foundational to " jam circle i didnt know what off beat was for couple years ...now i breath off beat.

  • @lasses0450
    @lasses0450 Před rokem +1

    Nice, this inspired me to make my own break for the old home place, it’s the fourth original break i’ve made. God bless you Jim!

  • @blakejackson4483
    @blakejackson4483 Před rokem +2

    Yes!!

  • @levinetral
    @levinetral Před rokem +1

    Love the vid Jim! I’ve missed the past couple of your live streams, but I’m notified for next time so there’s no missing!

  • @jerrymcgaughey3525
    @jerrymcgaughey3525 Před rokem +2

    Absolutely awesome, video. I am just learning the banjo and am very far from any jam session but thank you so much for explaining it so simply that someone like myself can understand it. So refreshing to see someone so talented and down to earth. God bless you.

  • @stevechaplin5987
    @stevechaplin5987 Před rokem +1

    Thanks as always a great help 👍

  • @toddwharvey
    @toddwharvey Před rokem +1

    Hi Jim! Thank you for posting your videos. Your advice, lessons, tips and time , are greatly appreciated!
    Have a blessed day!

  • @frankdittmer8540
    @frankdittmer8540 Před rokem +1

    Thanks Jim. This is great information and experience you are passing on as well as confidence that we will OK. Looking forward to your next video. 😀

  • @TBBCoachTommy
    @TBBCoachTommy Před rokem +1

    Outstanding!!!!! This is really good stuff

  • @ryantrahan4942
    @ryantrahan4942 Před rokem +1

    Great video Jim! Thanks for sharing 😊

  • @martinmonfee7974
    @martinmonfee7974 Před 4 měsíci

    I picked for years, married, kids and jobs took front row, I'm older now and really rusty, but this video helped me more than anything else I have found in a long time, thanks for the simple explanations and examples, I have confidence I can get back to where I once was and go forward from there! Thank s for all you do Jim!

  • @brucejohnston6184
    @brucejohnston6184 Před rokem +1

    Current survival technique is ASAP As Simple As Possible quietly vamp, using the same chord shape.

    • @JimPankey
      @JimPankey  Před rokem

      That’s a very good strategy.

  • @donaldfair4259
    @donaldfair4259 Před rokem +2

    I love these live sessions

  • @ahoyaj
    @ahoyaj Před rokem +2

    I went through your intro playlists and I'm moving on to the backup one now! Not at the jam sesh point but I'm excited for the advice!

  • @robhanshew
    @robhanshew Před 8 měsíci +1

    Thanks

  • @lukecollins8535
    @lukecollins8535 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Great information !!

  • @danawalker55
    @danawalker55 Před rokem +1

    Good stuff!

  • @colinoconnor318
    @colinoconnor318 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Thanks for these videos! I started learning from your videos a few years ago but unfortunately stopped after a few months. Now I'm picking it back up. My goal is to be able to reliably play rolling backup in a year so I can sit in for one song with the bluegrass band I'm hiring for my wedding next September. I played bass for many years so I know how to be a member of the rhythm section, but obviously I'm starting from square one with the banjo. Looking forward to coming back to this video when I'm up for it!

    • @JimPankey
      @JimPankey  Před 11 měsíci +2

      Thanks for letting me help you learn

  • @neutronbee
    @neutronbee Před rokem

    Hey Jim, I've been watching your channel for a while and your teaching style really resonates with me. I wanted to thank you for helping me start learning the banjo cause I picked one up today! (Fresh outta highschool, in 1st year uni). I hope you are doing well and continue to do very well!

    • @JimPankey
      @JimPankey  Před rokem +2

      Awesome! Thanks for letting me help you learn. 😊

    • @neutronbee
      @neutronbee Před rokem +1

      ​@@JimPankey thank you for teaching us. And have you done Waltzing Matilda on Banjo? Cause I'd love to learn how play it!

  • @helenmatheson4655
    @helenmatheson4655 Před měsícem

    I remember the Dillards saying to Andy Griffith in a jam to just hang on!

  • @nicksntransanddiesel6588

    Thanks!

  • @Montgomeryleather2
    @Montgomeryleather2 Před rokem

    Aside from the topic, I learned a lot in general from this

    • @JimPankey
      @JimPankey  Před rokem +1

      Awesome! I always have this notion that there's more to learn than just the basic topic. :)

  • @ericgonia265
    @ericgonia265 Před rokem +1

    More like this Jim! Great stuff! Perhaps in other common keys?

    • @JimPankey
      @JimPankey  Před rokem +2

      Thanks. Thing is, most of this is the same, and if you can work thru this you can sort out the other keys... I promise.

  • @deanwhitaker6905
    @deanwhitaker6905 Před 7 měsíci

    Jimbo you are the best teacher beyond a doubt
    I hope Princess is OK

  • @user-um4gx4uh7x
    @user-um4gx4uh7x Před rokem

    You are the best

  • @dennisestes4260
    @dennisestes4260 Před 11 měsíci

    No jams yet but this makes sense to me!

  • @erniewilliams2790
    @erniewilliams2790 Před 2 měsíci

    I think it’s time for another toke.😂

  • @BrianMarcus-nz7cs
    @BrianMarcus-nz7cs Před 3 měsíci

    Hey jim ,,,,, jam I've found the right handed piano buddy,,,,,, 👍😎

  • @warrendavidson4301
    @warrendavidson4301 Před rokem

    I wish you would make a tab of Have Nagila For sale

    • @JimPankey
      @JimPankey  Před rokem

      Did you look in the description of the lesson video I did?? czcams.com/video/bS6MNf5kmmg/video.html

  • @Spotwelder
    @Spotwelder Před 10 měsíci

    How do I know what finger roll to do? I'm still learning banjo. I was at the Earl Scruggs bluegrass festival and joined a jam session. I sat behind everyone so I wouldn't mess up everyone else. A song would start and I didn't know how to start. What finger roll? During one song I did an alternating thumb roll and I actually heard it with other banjos if I tuned everything out. So, finger rolls are my problem at the moment.

    • @JimPankey
      @JimPankey  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Pick a roll, try it. Listen. Does it sound good? If not, try something else.

    • @Spotwelder
      @Spotwelder Před 10 měsíci

      @@JimPankey Thank you, sir.

  • @thecgapblitzpodcast4148

    Have you ever done Rank Stranger? I've looked and can't find one😊

  • @JerryHill
    @JerryHill Před rokem

    Jim, what kind of banjo do you have? I've been looking around, but I can't seem to find a banjo with 5 strings.

  • @blakejackson4483
    @blakejackson4483 Před rokem

    What banjo and guitar are those?

    • @JimPankey
      @JimPankey  Před rokem +1

      The banjo is the Recording King M5. Not even sure which guitar... it's one of the Dirty 30s models. :)

  • @barrysmith8193
    @barrysmith8193 Před 10 měsíci

    With all due respect Jim this is right handed hogwash. It is clear from your narrative that you and others also do not teach from day one with the end result in mind. That some how after learning chords and finger shapes the beginner will somehow magically be able to play with others. This is not so. I said right handed hogwash as you do not address the problematic issue of left handers playing in a jam session. If you were a serious “teacher” your success level would improve if you taught how to play with others on day one for a beginner, not down the road after much inappropriate practicing. Your point of view is singular not inclusive. Your viewers and you would benefit if you considered modifying your approach to instruction.

    • @JimPankey
      @JimPankey  Před 10 měsíci

      Good luck with finding a right handed piano.

    • @BrianMarcus-nz7cs
      @BrianMarcus-nz7cs Před 3 měsíci

      Fair Point Budd ,,,,, irrelevant? 👍😎

  • @curtwestergard294
    @curtwestergard294 Před měsícem

    Thanks!