Jam Prep

What to Bring

1. Your instrument
2. Tuner (this is important – check out the FAQ on this!)
3. Other related gear as needed (strap, picks, capo, rosin, etc)
4. Music stand (only if needed; music stands should be as small or unobtrusive as possible; it’s important for others in the circle to see your hands playing your instrument)
5. Instrument stand (optional, but handy)
6. Song books and charts (optional, handy for seeing the lyrics and chords; as you get your more experienced you will be able to start playing more and more songs without the chart; see Resources for some recommendations)
7. Recording device (optional; e.g., the Voice Memo app on the iPhone;)

What to Know

1. At a minimum, be prepared to play and change between the G and D chords; we will always play at least 1 basic song with only G and D.
2. Review the song charts for the jam. Even if you are very new to music and/or bluegrass, it helps to review the lyrics and listen to recordings of the songs.
3. Review the Jam Etiquette information so that you will be a good Bluegrass Citizen!