[Harp-L] asking to sit in
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- Subject: [Harp-L] asking to sit in
- From: Robert Hale <robert@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 4 Aug 2011 05:30:15 -0700
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WHEN IT'S NOT A JAM
There are situations where a band is working and I'd like to jump up for a
couple of tunes. I know I'm capable, but they don't. Respectfully asking to
join them is usually met with "we don't do that," or a polite, non-specific,
"yeh, maybe we'll call you up." (Yeh, maybe.)
PLAY FIRST, THEN ASK
To overcome their guard against the unknown, I just wait for the end of a
set. Greet a band member with a big smile and a compliment. Play them a
lick. Now the unknown part is out of the way. Takes a little courage, but
usually works.
What is your experience?
Robert Hale
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