Category: Jamuary 2021
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Jamuary: What I’ve learned so far
A few weeks back I wrote a song of sorts instructing to “just get it done”. That song killed two birds with one stone: not only did I meet that day’s challenge requirements, it was something that I know I need to hear every now and then. One of the big problems with being a…
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Jamuary 18, 2021 – Start with the Chorus – It’s over
This one was fun and was originally a lot more vulgar than the current version. This is another jingle that’s been floating around my head for a long time, years, in fact. It’s typically something I think and sing at the end of the work week. I don’t even know when it first entered my…
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Jamuary 17, 2021 – Never Repeats – Endless Jamming
I know my weakness: guitar. Today’s challenge was to make a song that didn’t repeat. I knew I could do that with drumming no problem as that would basically be a drum solo but with some variations. I think you’ll agree the drums stand out here, and that would be my specialty. The bass is…
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Jamuary 16, 2021 – Dissonance – Dissonant Variations
This one wasn’t easy mainly because it required a lot of study on my part. I’ll confess that I didn’t really know what a dissonant chord was before starting. I knew, but I wouldn’t be able to tell anybody what they were or give examples other than to tell them, “It sounds weird, not like…
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Jamuary 15, 2021 – Instrumental – Guitar Solo
Friday night and things are pretty chill. Had a few beers yesterday while making the arpeggiate track and listening to NIN so don’t feel like repeating that performance today. It’s also end of week and I can’t hide that I’m feeling a bit drained. Early mornings and a job that is a bit repetitive can…