Hi

I am a member of a fairly recent band called 422, we set up together in August last year and we are all aged between 17 & 20. We do not do any songs YET, but I can explain how we put our instrumental material together.

1 - The whole band thinks of GOOD tunes that might fit into a band arrangement, but this is done by each individual.

2 - We all come together and then play the tunes, people input ideas on arrangements etc..

3 - Then any tunes which people don't know we teach to them, patience is the key here, but the rewards are great. By doing this the band material is able to go beyond your normal reportair, cos everyone usually has more than a couple of 'special tunes, so utilise these.

My tip on the songs that you don't know how the tunes go, well make up your own tune by doing this you will be making it more your song than a repoduction of someone elses tune and lryics.

Oh and HAVE FUN cos thats what its all about.

Check out our website

www.the-422.co.uk

Cheers, Sam