following the drummer

[60's Bluesman]

ok this a noob question i know but my friend is a drummer and he invited me to jam with him this weekend, so how close is too close in following the drummer's beat at least on songs i dont know?

[tobie]

I'm not too sure why you're even pondering the definition of 'too close'. Play intuitively and listen to your gutfeel. You'll know what's right and what's not.

[Chris K]

The Drummer hangs on my timing

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