Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2013 3:14 pm
I have played in both covers and originals bands, and covers are more difficult. Why? In an originals band no one can tell you that you are playing it wrong.
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mike66 wrote:I have played in both covers and originals bands, and covers are more difficult. Why? In an originals band no one can tell you that you are playing it wrong.
Amsie wrote:Im 40 years old and I've been playing drums for about a year and a half now and only now have the confidence to come on here and look for other "musicians" to jam with.
Other than that, my musical experience has involved turning the radio on in the van on the way to work, and getting drunk in pubs and clubs with music on.
For me personally, cover bands that I have seen at weddings, holidays etc have always been entertaining and it's the most likely avenue I would have any chance of pursuing when looking to join a band.
I'd never consider myself a musician as I have the creative thinking of a block of wood, but I personally like playing along to music that I like.
My brother in law is a "musician" and his band write and perform all their own material. He has said that its hard for them to get gigs and if they did covers they would be able to make more money but he is dead against it.
Each to their own, but in my observation learning covers, and learning drums, I can say that it seems to me to be quite robotic learning the cover, but fun to play once learned.
I have had the offer of getting together with an originals band to jam but I don't know if I would be creative enough to offer anything to them with my lack of experience???