Some tips to start Rock'n'roll bands

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   Find a drummer. Everyone plays guitar. Once you locate a good drummer, the band will fall into place. More important, find a drummer with a drum set and a place to play it. An area that tolerates a drum set will usually be a suitable rehearsal space.

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   Find a bassist. Bassists are almost as hard to find as drummers, but once you get a rhythm section into place, things start looking up.

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   Invest in a microphone and keyboard amplifier. When a band first forms, a common problem is that everyone shows up with a guitar and an amplifier, but overlooks the importance of hearing the singer. Purchasing a P.A. system is a daunting task and very expensive. A keyboard amplifier is a cheaper way to make the singer's voice heard.

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   Start with a song that everyone in the band knows and wants to play. It might be helpful to go over the song at a low volume to make sure everyone knows all the parts and chord and time changes. Pick a relatively easy song in an easy key such as G major or D major. Start with no more than three different chords in each song.

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   Practice the song with little or no amplification at the beginning. Concentrate on making the chord changes at the same time.

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   Practice it more. Learn to listen to one another. Keep the same tempo. Stay together.

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   Practice it until the band is playing something that people would want to hear.

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   Showcase your hit to family and friends. Pay attention to their responses.

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   If you get positive feedback, keep on playing together. If you do not get positive feedback, keep on playing together anyway. It takes time to become a great band.

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    Learn some more songs. This is a very gradual process. One well-rehearsed song is better than ten sketchy songs

    
    

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