Getting your fingers stuck in the strings

[Jeb]

A wise bandleader once told me that it isn't so much the severity of the mistake as it is the quality of the recovery.

 

[Engle]

A wise bandleader once told me that it isn't so much the severity of the mistake as it is the quality of the recovery.

That applies to a lot more than playing a clam!

 

[juggahnaught]

Fingers stuck in strings? This is why I always put these in my gig bag. View attachment 3222812

It's always good to keep a spare set of digits in your gig bag, so you can keep playing after you remove the offending fingers.

 

[InternetAlias]

It's always good to keep a spare set of digits in your gig bag, so you can keep playing after you remove the offending fingers.

My interpretation of that picture was that it was for cutting the strings... but I guess people get to show their darkness when they interpret semi-ambiguous messages @Axtman just put a test for us!

 

[Russell L]

Started Under the Boardwalk in the wrong key one night. No one knew until they all came in. No way to hide on that one. Had to stop and start over.

Jeez. If you can't join them, beat them.

 

[lfmn16]

 

[mikeoso]

OK, so the song is "Unchain My Heart," Joe Cocker version. There's a piano/vocal intro, then the bass kicks in by itself with slapped 8th notes.

Love that tune! We use thd Ray Charles version, subbing a guitar solo for the sax break.

 

[JGbassman]

I’m a hand shaker, then I look at my fingers like something happened to them. I have bent a fingernail back playing before, getting it caught between the string. That is not an event I’d like to repeat. I bang my fingers at work every and then so I’ve come accustomed to playing with sore fingers every now and then.

I will put the shaking the cord trick in my gig bag for future use.

 

[jbybj]

I have always felt that no matter how obvious a mistake may be, the best course of action is to completely ignore it. Show NO response or reaction. Don’t draw attention and most will never know what happened. Those who are aware will admire your discretion.

 

[micguy]

I play in churches. I never miss an intro, but on rare occasions I am waiting for the Spirit to move when other folks think I should be playing.