How can I learn to Jam on my guitar?

Question

I've been playing for 3.5 years now and I would really like to know how to jam with friends. I've only sat in on one jam session and really didn't do much. I just played the C chord over and over at different points on the fret board cuz that was what key we were in. Others were doing more and I want to learn how. They had a great time doing it. What can I do to learn how to jam?

Answer 1

well, first you gotta kinda know how to work your way around the guitar. you gotta know where the sounds are. you could use just power chords. listen to the drum beat. learn scales a go up  and down on  them.  

Answer 2

Just put some jam on it dude. Or you can just put jAm on your fingers and play it. That way u could jam wit it. Oh oh oh you can also add some peanut butter and bread and make a p b and j with it

Answer 3

There are a few key elements to jamming. It sounds like you have most of the first one, which is playing rhythm: basically just strumming certain chords. The other part, soloing, is more difficult. Basically you need to know what key you're in so you know the correct scale to use. You basically just play the scale anyway you like to produce some interesting melody and harmony. It takes a ton of learning, but becoming a master improviser is super rewarding.