Frequently Asked Questions
Do I Need a Computer to Use Jamming Junction?
You do not need a computer if you are a Jammer. The best thing for A Jammer is a tablet of some sort.
For the Jam Location Coordinator a computer is highly recommended. Many tasks are easily done with a mouse & keyboard. Some tasks are rather difficult without those.
Dotting: Creating a dotted song is done using Word or a Word compatible program. This is much easier to do on a computer.
Why Does A Jam Work Better Using Jamming Junction
While there are many things that Jamming Junction provides to a jam the number one item is likely the fact that everyone has easy access to the songs being played.
When everyone is following along the same chart, the jam goes from chaos at times to smooth sailing. No stop & starts, no lyric issues, no what chord is next issues, no when is the instrumental issues and no guessing when the song will end!
Jamming Junction turns a jam into a professional like thing.
What is a "dotted" Song.
The Dotted songs allows everyone, beginners to maestros to play along, whether you know the song or not!
Unlike other song charts, where we might not know when to go to the next chord, a “dot” or period indicates the beat so we all know when to change chords
Does Jamming Junction Come with Any Song Charts That Are Ready to be Played?
You bet it does – over 5000 as of this writing, and new ones added all the time.
And you can add your own as well.
Does Jamming Junction Provide A Method for Creating Setlists for Jams?
It sure does, not only what songs are being played but also an optional area to note who the singer will be – and much more!
Additionally, once the set-list is ready and a Jam date approaches, Jamming Junction provides the means for sending emails with the set-list.
Is it Easy to Find Out What Songs Were Played In Previous Jams?
It sure is! Jamming Junction tracks past jams, when songs were played, how many times they were played and more.
What Level of Player at Jams will Jamming Junction Best Benefit?
Only these:
• Beginner • Intermediate • Expert • Professional
Yep – everyone!
➡️Beginner players benefit from learning chords and timing and playing great songs – knowing it’s okay if they miss a note as others will help fill in.
➡️Intermediate players benefit from that and also get to enhance their playing and singing skills
➡️Experts gain all that and learn more songs and get to share their knowledge with others
➡️Professionals of course get all the above and like everyone else, get to have a fabulous jam as everyone is playing as if it’s a live gig – a professional thing.
Does Jamming Junction Require A Printer to Print And Provide Songs to Others?
No, no and no! The origin of Jamming Junction can be traced back to the wasteful and chaotic methods used in early jams. Pick a song, make a copy for each Jammer and then pass them around at the jam. Then when the jam is over the venue has to clean up the detritus.
Jamming Junction eliminates the need for paper. It does require a tablet or laptop instead but are these common devices for most folks.
You can even use your phone – which we all have – it’s small but it works and has been done many times.
What's So Funny About Jams and Misunderstandings?
Okay that’s a play off of a great song but there’s nothing great when your jam is experiencing chaos – folks will get up and leave right in the middle of a solo that goes on way tooooo long.
With Jamming Junction you are provided the tools to keep everyone informed as to what is going on and to keep the noodlers at bay!
