@ACB that being said, I’d like to be as good as you, but while still being me ️

We are the sum of everything we listen to and practice, plus our unique physiology. It’s almost impossible to sound exactly like someone else, but why would we want to?
They sound great, though - I enjoyed this clip!

@fels they are just using reharmonizations. Some of the changes in the older editions of the real books are actually ukulele chords, so they have been modernized over time. If you don’t like them you can go into the file and change it.
Also, what you are downloading has been created by a bunch of different users, so it’s not one version copied from real books. It also depends which real book or chart they are going by, I suppose. I have created a bunch for my own use from charts I have that are not in any of the downloadable files - super easy to do, and easy to modify.

I used to use Band in a Box, but have been enjoying iReal Pro app the last few years. Much more user friendly, easy to set up on phone or tablet, and easy to download tons of charts or make your own. Easily transposes to other key signatures, and easy to set up time or even which instruments you want in the mix. I’ve used it on iPad with a Bluetooth speaker for a room full of kids with no problems, and on my own regularly.

I’ve considered some small jams with a few friends while no gigs are happening, but plan on taking advantage of the practice time while I’m home earlier most nights. So much to do, and usually not enough time to get to it all, so might as well come back from this break better than I was!

@tjveloce said in Don’t be THAT GUY!:

My band leader was on that flight! She’s the one you refer to.

-tj

Like I said, the music world is small! Word gets around fast!

My husband and I love watching reruns for the wardrobe alone -too much fun there!

Here’s a screenshot conversation a friend sent me this morning - the one on the plane is a bandleader, friend they were texting is Executive Director of a group I play with. This could also be titled “How to not get a gig”! The musical world is small, and news travels fast....names have been blacked out to spare the innocent, as well as swears to spare your delicate eyes...