it helps to have someone, even if it's just the host, to restore order at times..*grin* Personalities vary a lot and some would rather talk than sing. If there are stardardized rules for the group, it is a bit easier.

If it is done as a 'circle', when everyone takes turns, you usually don't have as much to do, but if it is a free-for-all, you WILL get people who feel that their turn comes every 3rd or 4th song! The problem(s) are worse if there are constantly new folks who don't know the routines and expectations. Do you encourage 'the book', dis-allow the book, or just shrug? What about noodlers? Who beats them? *S*