Communal music-making session led by Jon Aveyard where attendees sing and play pop songs together with provided lyrics, melodies and chords.
Preston Scratch Band is back at Chew's Yard on Saturday 7 November, from 11:00 to 13:00. It's a communal music-making session run through Preston Music Workshops, and the whole point is that you don't need to be a pro to join in. You can bring an instrument or just turn up as you are, and the group sings and plays pop songs together using lyrics, melodies and chords provided on the day. Hand percussion and wireless mics are on hand, so there's plenty to get stuck into even if you've never played in a group before.
Jon Aveyard leads the session, and the setlist is a broad mix of pop and soul. It includes 'Beautiful noise', 'Jealous guy', 'Sitting on the dock of the bay', 'There she goes', 'You've got to hide your love away', 'Space oddity', 'Lean on me', 'Here with me', 'Get lucky', 'Human', 'Waterloo' and 'It's a sing'. With lyrics and chords handed out, you can sing along or pick up a part without having to learn anything in advance.
Alongside the voices, you'll find several acoustic guitars, ukuleles, mandolins and violins, plus the occasional banjo, bongos or bass. No preparation is required, and the playing runs from shortly after 11am until 1pm, with a break in the middle. A bar opens at the start, and food and drink are available throughout. The nearest parking is opposite Chew's Yard at Trinity Square car park.
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It's £6 per person, and the session runs from 11:00 to 13:00 at Chew's Yard, 103 Market Street West, Preston, PR1 2HB.
