I'm still very much a beginner on guitar, I play basic open chords, E and A shape barre chords, and the pentatonic scale. I recently discovered my next door neighbor is a budding bassist. How would we go about jamming together? I've never played with anyone before. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
You start with one of two choices:
I Got Rhythm
or
12-bar
Then work out what songs he knows that you know
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Can either of you sing? Lyrics help with song structure. The best approach is to play simple/fun songs.
Forgive my ignorance but what is I Got Rhythm?
Were both capable of singing but it would probably be pretty dreadful. What songs would you suggest to get started on?
I'd stick with 12 bar blues. It's just the I IV V chords and he can just stick to the root notes until he learns his scales. You can mix the chords with some scale runs too.
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Forgive my ignorance but what is I Got Rhythm?
Were both capable of singing but it would probably be pretty dreadful. What songs would you suggest to get started on?
The blues can work, but it's not for everyone. Other simple 2 and 3-chord songs abound. What do you listen to? Classic Rock, country, pop, newer stuff? Lots to choose from.
What do you listen to?
Mostly modern rock (Godsmack, Seether, Staind), I also like 80's country (Alabama, Travis Tritt, etc), and some classic rock mainly Pink Floyd.
