Is there a "wrong" way??

[Lance Bunyon]

I've been gigging for about 30 years now. Over that stretch of time, I've developed a number of lazy "techniques" to get through a three to four set gig. What these "wrong ways to play" are for is to lessen fatigue. For instance, I often use upright technique on EB...using fingers I II and Iv. I have tiny hands and I avoid tendon damage at my almost advanced age.
Bottom line, I also hit all of the right notes and still get a crisp $100 bill (this is mostly a lie I usually get a Venmo from my bandleader).

 

[SteveCS]

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For instance, I often use upright technique on EB...using fingers I II and Iv.
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Not sure too many would say that is wrong, and if they do they are ... ahem... wrong!

 

[MYLOWFREQ]

I've been gigging for about 30 years now. Over that stretch of time, I've developed a number of lazy "techniques" to get through a three to four set gig. What these "wrong ways to play" are for is to lessen fatigue. For instance, I often use upright technique on EB...using fingers I II and Iv...

Exactly, you saved me a lot of typing. I have played some gigs that were as long as 7 hours (with breaks of course) with no problems this way.

 

[Deleted member 394181]

7 hours. Wow. Sounds like The Reeperbahn.