Members acousticdepot Posted July 1, 2010 Members Share Posted July 1, 2010 Hey, just wanted to say thank you. In a recent thread we discussed how to handle mistakes when performing. I just got back from my first open mic and mistakes were made. I first forgot to put my capo on the second fret for the first song, and spent the rest of the song trying to sing in key. Made several chord and lyric mistakes and as you all advised, I just kept playing. I knew it wasn't going to be pretty, but there has to be first time. Hopefully it's like sex ... first time is a little scary, and before you know it's all you want to do. And no matter how good you really are ... you think your awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Opa John Posted July 1, 2010 Members Share Posted July 1, 2010 Glad you came through it unscathed. Always, ALWAYS, make sure, when engaging in casual open mikes, that you're wearing a capo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stackabones Posted July 1, 2010 Members Share Posted July 1, 2010 I knew it wasn't going to be pretty, but there has to be first time. Hopefully it's like sex ... first time is a little scary, and before you know it's all you want to do. And no matter how good you really are ... you think your awesome! Sex?! You've had sex?! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brindleleaf Posted July 1, 2010 Members Share Posted July 1, 2010 Glad you came through it unscathed. Always, ALWAYS, make sure, when engaging in casual open mikes, that you're wearing a capo! LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members masterbuilt Posted July 1, 2010 Members Share Posted July 1, 2010 I used to play barefoot, but then I discovered the joy of sox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fendouglas Posted July 1, 2010 Members Share Posted July 1, 2010 It's not generally recommended, but I've seen people who make a good living by (deliberately) getting things wrong (UK Comedians: Les Dawson & Tommy Cooper spring immediately to mind). Pleased to see that you're determined to resist the temptation - but it's always a fallback position. Keep Playing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kujozilla Posted July 1, 2010 Members Share Posted July 1, 2010 Awesome. Now give us our money for the lessons... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members OldGuitarPlayer Posted July 1, 2010 Members Share Posted July 1, 2010 Good for you! I host a somewhat popular open mic every Saturday afternoon. I see n00bs and I see seasoned players and EVERYONE makes mistakes. As you learned it's best to just shuck it off and keep playing. It takes guts to get up there and do it and and I admire and encourage anyone who tries. That's why I host an open mic. To give people like you a place to play. Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tartanlad Posted July 1, 2010 Members Share Posted July 1, 2010 Well you have done yer 1st night so the rest shall be plain Sailing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members boxorox Posted July 1, 2010 Members Share Posted July 1, 2010 I've been playing 38 years, mostly in bands. I will make one or both of those mistakes at least one a show. Just keep on rollin'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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