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Supreme Being
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| Hey guys, (...hey is there anybody out there....) It looks like I am going to be joining a band that has a pretty decent local following. They have a gig in just over 2 months where they will open up for two famous (in their days) bands. Looks like about 20,000 people... So, how do I get my chops back and better then ever with limited time? I started going through that Stick Control book, and played through it with my hands, then feet, yes I am using a double pedal..  Anyway, I am REALLY rusty. I was just looking for advice on how I can increase dexterity and stamina in the quickest possible way. Go. 
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| | I wouldn't worry so much about stamina. If you are openig shows, chances are that you won't play for more than an hour anway. The stuff you talked about is good for warming up, and getting rid of some of the rust, but nothing is better than just practicing the hell out of the songs that your band does. If they are covers, practice to the CD, than to a metronome by memory. If they are originals, record the songs at your band practice on cassette tape, and practice to them the same way. You don't have to be better than ever, just good and steady on the songs that you are playing. 20,000 people? Wow! I've opened for several of the "famous in their day bands", and I think the biggest crowd any of them ever drew was around 5000. The fact that all 20,000 will be intently watching you for every mistake is nothing to get nervous about. |
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| :0 yeah 20,000... nothing to worry about.  I've never played any gigs close to that before either. I will share the band names after I get the gig (don't wanna jinx it) Thanks for the advice.
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| | Any players you can get together with a couple times a week to let it all out?. Even getting some time in with a bass player himself might oil your squeeky joints befor you kick this bands azz. |
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| I agree with Dan. Play along with the CD as much as possible. Play along with other CDs as well. You'll be fine.
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| | Well good news, and bad news. We are not playing the "big gig" But, I did join the band! So, now our first gig is in July, and probably for more like 200 people. But, the singer has the hook up so in the future we will still have a shot at some larger stuff which is cool. I am finding out I am in pretty bad shape and have developed a strange twichy kind of pain in my left forearm. It seems like it is a nerve getting pinched or something because it only hurts for a second, then its gone. It doesn't hurt after I play or anything.. Any ideas on that one?
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