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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.

Mama Don't Allow

3/22/2025

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Hi everyone,
Adam will be leading the beginner jam this coming Tuesday (Mar. 25th).
The song of the week is 'Mama Don't Allow' in the key of G. 

​
Recordings 
Flatt & Scruggs - key of G
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfXlI6Fz4j0  

Doc Watson - key of A
Doc Watson Mama Don't Allow No Music - YouTube

Jason Homey & The Snake River Boys - key of A (starts at 12:09)
Jason Homey and the Snake River boys, IBA Open Mic, 10_22_19 - YouTube


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

Janene Thomas - key of D
Mama Don’t Allow [D] (youtube.com)


Progression 
1111
1155
1144
1511

(Progression V2 on the Basic Chord Progressions handout.)  
In the key of G: 1=G; 4=C; 5=D.
In the key of A: 1=A; 4=D; 5=E
In the key of C: 1=C, 4=F, 5=G
In the key of D: 1=D, 4=G, 5=A 

Attachments 
In addition to the melody sheets, I have included a bass break in the attachments.


Song List 
15 songs were played at last night's jam: 10 from the main list, and 5 from the additional songs list:
Banks Of The Ohio - E
Cluck Old Hen - A
Columbus Stockade Blues - G
Gold Watch And Chain - C
A Memory Of You (played twice) - G & C
New River Train - G
Nine Pound Hammer - G
Shortnin' Bread - G
Sitting On Top Of The World - G
You Are My Sunshine - Bb
Beautiful Brown Eyes - G
Blue Ridge Cabin Home - A
Clinch Mountain Backstep - A
Cripple Creek - A
Soldier's Joy - D

Happy Pickin',
Jason

Files:
Mama Don't Allow - banjo tab
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Mama Don't Allow - guitar & dobro tab
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Mama Don't Allow - mandolin tab in G
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Mama Don't Allow - melody in G
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Mama Don't Allow - bass break in G.pdf
File Size: 1230 kb
File Type: pdf
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Mama Don't Allow

1/4/2024

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Hi everyone,
The song of the week is 'Mama Don't Allow' in the key of D. 

​
Recordings 
Flatt & Scruggs - key of G
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfXlI6Fz4j0  

Doc Watson - key of A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-ODoOHoNyQ  

Jason Homey & The Snake River Boys - key of A (starts at 12:09)
Jason Homey and the Snake River boys, IBA Open Mic, 10_22_19 - YouTube

Jam Videos
Janene Thomas - key of D
Mama Don’t Allow [D] (youtube.com)

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


Progression 
1111
1155
1144
1511
(Progression V2 on the Basic Chord Progressions handout.)  

In the key of D: 1=D, 4=G, 5=A 
In the key of C: 1=C, 4=F, 5=G
In the key of A: 1=A; 4=D; 5=E
In the key of G: 1=G; 4=C; 5=D.


Attachments 
In addition to the melody sheets, I have included a bass break in the attachments.


Song List 
14 songs were played at the jam on Tuesday evening: 9 from the main list, 3 from the additional songs list, and 2 that are on neither list:

Buffalo Gals - G
Blue Ridge Cabin Home - D
Cryin' Holy - B
I'm Waiting To Hear You Call Me Darling - Bb
Light At The River - D
Mama Don't Allow - D
A Memory Of You - A
Old Joe Clark - A
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot - C
All The Good Times Are Past And Gone - D
She'll Be Coming 'Round The Mountain - D
Soldier's Joy - D
Hand Me Down My Walking Cane - A
O Susanna - D

Happy Pickin',
Jason
BBJ - Mama Don't Allow - banjo tab (C+2=D)
File Size: 861 kb
File Type: pdf
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BBJ - Mama Don't Allow - guitar tab (C+2=D)
File Size: 900 kb
File Type: pdf
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BBJ - Mama Don't Allow - guitar tab (D)
File Size: 929 kb
File Type: pdf
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BBJ - Mama Don't Allow - guitar tab (low C+2=D)
File Size: 886 kb
File Type: pdf
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BBJ - Mama Don't Allow - guitar tab (low D)
File Size: 905 kb
File Type: pdf
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BBJ - Mama Don't Allow - mandolin tab (D)
File Size: 775 kb
File Type: pdf
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BBJ - Mama Don't Allow - melody in D
File Size: 882 kb
File Type: pdf
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BBJ - Mama Don't Allow - bass break in D
File Size: 808 kb
File Type: pdf
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      • Rue Frisbee Interview
      • Honi Deaton Interview
      • Dennis Stokes 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
    • Winterfest >
      • Past WinterFests
    • SpringFest 2025
    • Virtualgrass
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    • 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
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    • Banjo Contest
    • National Oldtime Fiddlers’ Contest
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