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Total Guitar's top 5 jamming tips

1. Don't worry about mistakes. Jamming is about expression and you'll be more likely to create that killer riff if you let go a little.

2. Always listen to what everyone else in your band is playing. Your music will be tighter, and your creativity will flow better too.

3. Set up your band's sound (volume settings, positioning of gear) so that everyone can be heard clearly by each band member.

4. Listen out for any 'hooks' (memorable, repeated parts) that could form choruses/ instrumental breaks in song arrangements.

5. Make sure the bassist stands on the hi-hat side of the drums. From here your bass player can lock in with the rhythm a lot more efficiently.

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