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I was enjoying the note I was playing so much that I didn't want it to end.
It's usually because I'm all fired up and forget to pay attention. To atone, I make an exaggerated face like I stubbed my toe and then get real subdued for the next couple of songs.
For me it is usually improper fingering position, which all ties in with being human ha ha ha
For me it's more like "what's my excuse for actually getting some of the notes right?"
On the other hand...I could just say that I was spontaneously altering the harmonic structure to add interest to the moment.
I don't sweat it much because I believe in karma. Example-
Led Zep's Rock and Roll. I'm asleep right thru the most famous intro in rock, and forget to come in.
I get good natured ribbing from drummer for that all night.
The next night, drummer says 'Heads up!' and starts Rock and Roll. Just as the bass comes in he traps his stick in his own hi-hat.
Karma!
Led Zep's Rock and Roll. I'm asleep right thru the most famous intro in rock, and forget to come in.
I get good natured ribbing from drummer for that all night.
The next night, drummer says 'Heads up!' and starts Rock and Roll. Just as the bass comes in he traps his stick in his own hi-hat.
Karma!
"Music is the space between the notes. It’s not the notes you play; it’s the notes you don’t play."
Miles Davis
Miles Davis
Sometimes I’ll throw a clam into a song I know well, just to demonstrate my humanity.
I have no words...I checked that video and saw some others. Then I remembered watching a Pee Wee movie when I was a kid and I'm sure I found it funny back then. But watching this now just crept me out...I had to laugh at the Mr. T cereal scene from "The breakfast machine".
But geez, what have they been taking?
I just admit I €_/#ed up. It's an unfair standard in my band. Others can crank out clams or otherwise drop the ball all show, but if I quack one out everyone looks right at me a laughs or rolls their eyes, and they give me the business about it on break.
Playing behind the beat...give it a minute and it'll show up.
Riis
Riis
