Topmusicanswers
- What did jam sessions do for musicians?
- What is a musical jam session?
- Why do musicians jam?
- How do you jam with other musicians?
What did jam sessions do for musicians?
Jam sessions are for players to interact with other players and make music in a freewheeling environment, without having to be concerned about pleasing an audience. Some jams are impromptu, one-time occurrences, while others are weekly events that may happen in a private setting or in a public venue.
What is a musical jam session?
: an often impromptu performance by a group especially of jazz musicians that is characterized by improvisation.
Why do musicians jam?
Original jam sessions, also 'free flow sessions', are often used by musicians to develop new material (music) and find suitable arrangements. Both styles can be used simply as a social gathering and communal practice session.
How do you jam with other musicians?
Pay attention to what the other musician is doing and react to it. If they're playing a subtle lead, start palm muting your chords to give it some room. Don't carry on with what you're doing undeterred; learn to react to the other musicians around you and adapt your playing to suit the mood of the jam.
