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I can sing and play guitar (both electric and acoustic) and piano. Could I have more than one role?

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Yes you could, in different songs. You cannot play both instruments at the same time, but you can switch off from one song to the next.

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How do I start my own music band?

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Assuming you can play an instrument or are a vocalist, you first need to decide your genre. Next find people to join your band by using flyers/ads, posting on social media, etc. Also, go out to open jam/mic nights to find musicians to join your band. Essentially, use the tips in this wikiHow article except with multiple people instead of one.

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I can sing, but I can't do anything with metal. What should I do?

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You can always be a lead vocalist, or songwriter. Not everyone plays an instrument.

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What if a member of a band is absent? Should the band find a stand-in?

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You should always have a stand in for each instrument. It helps a lot knowing that there is a backup in the case of absence.

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What do I do if I am in middle school?

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You can always put an announcement on the notice board or stick informative flyers on walls with your information and the type of band you would like being in. There may other musicians looking to join a band, too.

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I'm in middle school, and putting up announcements is not possible. What should I do? And Should I look for members my own age?

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Social media can help you a lot. You can always post something and ask your friends if they know anyone who wants to join a band like yourself. Also, it is totally fine to look for people outside your own age group. Different-aged members' different points of view and musical tastes could help a lot. .

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I want to practice more on my guitar, but how can I do this with no help?

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You could get an introductory guitar book to slowly learn on your own. There are also tons of guitar tabs available online and many tutorial videos on YouTube.

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Can a cellist be part of a country band?

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Of course. It may be something that makes your band unique and sets it apart from other bands.

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How can I join a band if I am a singer, but I don't know how to play the guitar?

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Many bands have singers who can't play guitar. To find a band, you could go to bars, areas where it's open mic night, or just ask around. You could always try forming your own band.

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How do I become more outgoing?

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Start stepping out of your comfort zone. Start doing things with new people. If you ever want to talk to someone about anything, but you're too nervous, do it anyway. It will definitely be hard at first, but eventually you'll gain confidence and it will be much easier.

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How do I find a member of a band?

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You can either go to music venues and stores to meet people in person, go to a band's shows and talk to them afterwards, or look for their listings online. There's more specific information on how to do these things in the first two methods above.

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How do I start a band as a child in a small area?

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Your best bet will probably be through your local school. If there's a music teacher or program in the school, they may be able to help coordinate and locate other potential members of the band. They may even be able to provide some guidance after school.

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What is some advice for getting started as a new band?

Samuel C. King

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There are a lot of different things to keep in mind when you're just getting started, but some of the main things are: -Know what kind of music you want your band to produce -Be willing to evolve -Have an active social media presence to help get your band noticed -Record demos and music videos to get your songs out there

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What is a bluegrass band made up of?

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A bluegrass band is composed of acoustic stringed instruments (in particular, a guitar, banjo and fiddle) as well as a harmonica or Jew’s harp.

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