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Beginner Jam


Tuesdays, 6:30 pm - 8:45 pm

2099 S Century Way, Boise, ID
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​Everyone’s welcome
FREE
For more info: 
[email protected]
Hello to anyone wondering if the jams are still active. YES! Jason produces new main lists every few months. We meet from the beginning of September to the end of May. (Following the usual school calendar.)
Come and join us at either jam. You are welcome to stop by and observe and see how we operate. It is always fun with lots of laughter.

Gold Watch And Chain

4/1/2025

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Hi everyone,
Dan will be leading the beginner jam this coming Tuesday (Apr. 8th).
The song of the week is 'Gold Watch And Chain' in the key of Bb.

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Recordings
Ralph Stanley - key of B
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2DcpQOgGKk
 
Mother Maybelle Carter - key of D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8szdi1D7OE
 
Doug Dillard Band - key of G
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJvVqsdrjYQ


Jam Videos
Jason Homey - keys of Bb and C
Jason’s YouTube Links – Alphabetical Listing – Parisology (cyberplasm.com)

Janene Thomas - key of E 
Gold Watch and Chain [E] (youtube.com)


Progression 
4411
5511
4411
5511

(Prog. W10 on the Basic Chord Progressions chart.)

In the key of G: 1=G, 4=C, 5=D
In the key of Bb: 1=Bb, 4=Eb, 5=F
In the key of B: 1=B, 4=E, 5=F#
In the key of C: 1=C, 4=F, 5=G
In the key of D: 1=D, 4=G, 5=A
In the key of E: 1=E, 4=A, 5=B


Song List
15 songs were played at last night's jam: 11 from the main list, and 4 from the additional songs list:

Banks Of The Ohio - C
Cluck Old Hen - A
Forked Deer - D
Gold Watch And Chain - Bb
Hand Me Down My Walking Cane - G
In The Pines - E
Mama Don't Allow - G
Shortnin' Bread - A
Sitting On Top Of The World - G
This Little Light Of Mine - Bb
You Are My Sunshine - Bb
All The Good Times Are Past And Gone - A
I'll Fly Away - C
Long Journey Home (played twice) - A & G
Soldier's Joy - D

Happy Pickin',
Jason

Files:
Gold Watch And Chain - banjo tab - (G +3 =Bb)
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Gold Watch And Chain - guitar tab - (G +3 =Bb)
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Gold Watch And Chain - mandolin tab - Bb
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Gold Watch And Chain - melody in Bb
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Gold Watch and Chain - Lyric sheet.pdf
File Size: 455 kb
File Type: pdf
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Gold Watch And Chain

4/25/2024

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Hi everyone,
The song of the week is 'Gold Watch And Chain' in the key of E.

​
Recordings
Key of B: Ralph Stanley
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2DcpQOgGKk
 
Key of D: Mother Maybelle Carter
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8szdi1D7OE
 
Key of G: Doug Dillard Band 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJvVqsdrjYQ


Jam Videos
Janene Thomas - key of E 
Gold Watch and Chain [E] (youtube.com)

Jason Homey - keys of Bb and C
Jason’s YouTube Links – Alphabetical Listing – Parisology (cyberplasm.com)


Progression 
4411
5511
4411
5511
(Prog. W10 on the Basic Chord Progressions chart.)

In the key of C: 1=C, 4=F, 5=G
In the key of D: 1=D, 4=G, 5=A
In the key of E: 1=E, 4=A, 5=B
In the key of G: 1=G, 4=C, 5=D
In the key of Bb: 1=Bb, 4=Eb, 5=F
In the key of B: 1=B, 4=E, 5=F#


Song List
13 songs were played at last night's jam: 8 from the main list, 4 from the additional songs list, and 1 that is on neither list:
Angeline The Baker - D
Canaan's Land - B
Cluck Old Hen - A
Gathering Flowers From The Hillside (played twice) - C & G
Gold Watch And Chain - E
I'm Thinking Tonight Of My Blue Eyes - A
Liberty - D
Old Joe Clark - A
Buffalo Gals - A
Cryin' Holy - B
Mountain Dew - A
Soldier's Joy - D
In The Sweet By And By - C

Happy Pickin',
Jason
Gathering Flowers From The Hillside - banjo tab(C)
File Size: 767 kb
File Type: pdf
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Gathering Flowers From The Hillside - banjo tab(G+5=C)
File Size: 758 kb
File Type: pdf
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BBJ - Gathering Flowers From The Hillside - guitar tab(C)
File Size: 800 kb
File Type: pdf
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BBJ - Gathering Flowers From The Hillside - guitar tab(G+5=C)
File Size: 787 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File

BBJ - Gathering Flowers From The Hillside - guitar tab(low C)
File Size: 791 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File

BBJ - Gathering Flowers From The Hillside - guitar tab(low G+5=C)
File Size: 796 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File

BBJ - Gathering Flowers From The Hillside - mandolin tab(C)
File Size: 667 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File

BBJ - Gathering Flowers From The Hillside - Melody
File Size: 781 kb
File Type: pdf
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BBJ - Gathering Flowers From The Hillside - lyric cheat sheet
File Size: 371 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File

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    Beginner Jam

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      • Rue Frisbee Interview
      • Honi Deaton Interview
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      • Glen Garrett - The Golden Years
      • Sammie Bush - came to Weiser
      • Mark O’Connor - My History at Weiser
      • Barbara Lamb - Fiddler Extraordinaire
      • Charlie Simmons -The Idaho Bluegrass Association from 1975 to 1985
      • Idaho's 19th century Fiddlers
      • Weiser Fiddle Champions ​ 1950s & 1960s
      • ​Byron Berline
      • Dave Frisbee
      • Weiser Fiddle Champions from 1970s and 80s
      • Megan Lynch Chowning
      • Fiddle Champion ​in 1990s and 2000s
      • Tashina and Tristan Clarridge
    • Snap Shot - Videos from IBA members
  • Events
    • Calendar (BCBB)
    • Open Mic
    • SpringFest 2025
    • Winterfest
    • Bluegrass in the Park
    • Virtualgrass
    • Other Bluegrass Events
  • Jam
    • Idaho Jams
    • Beginner Jam
    • Jason's BIBJ
    • All of Jason's Songs
    • Old Blogs from Jason >
      • Jason's Beginner Jam Blog 2021 - 2023
      • Jason's Intermediate Jam Blog 2021 - 2023
      • Jason's Beginner Jam Blog 2019 - 2021
      • Jason's Intermediate Jam Blog 2019 - 2021
      • Jason's Beginner Jam Blog 2017 - 2018
      • Jason's Intermediate Jam Blog 2017 - 2018
      • Songs in 2016
  • Camps & Contests
    • Idaho Bluegrass and Banjo Camp
    • Banjo Contest
    • National Oldtime Fiddlers’ Contest
  • Idaho Bands
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