You mean like every violinist or pianist (except Ray or Stevie)? They all look at the fretboard virtually all the time.
Have each band member carry one of these type of lights in their gig bag and stick it to a mic stand if you need it: Link Removed
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What to do when they turn the lights out
- Thread starter dscott11
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You mean like every violinist or pianist (except Ray or Stevie)? They all look at the fretboard virtually all the time.
Have each band member carry one of these type of lights in their gig bag and stick it to a mic stand if you need it: Link Removed
In my days as a tuba player I once filled in with band that played classic big band music from the 1920's. All written arrangements. We were in the middle of an early Ellington piece when they turned out the lights. The band just played on in pitch dark for a minute or so before the lights went on again. Big applause from the audience of course.
Bottom lines:
Bottom lines:
- a good musician may feel more comfortable when able to watch/glance at his/her hands, but it shouldn't be a genuine condition
- sheet music/chord sheets are to be memorized and to be put on the stand merely as support, not to playread from them.
I guess there's also oneo fthese for those with deep pockets. Would make for an interesting gig piece.
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In all seriousness. I used my Furman RackRider lights one night to light up/back light my side so I didn't have any stage ending isues and could see a bit. Worked good and had it on my gear. Eventually the club turned a few stage lights on so the bands could be seen too. Go figure.
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In all seriousness. I used my Furman RackRider lights one night to light up/back light my side so I didn't have any stage ending isues and could see a bit. Worked good and had it on my gear. Eventually the club turned a few stage lights on so the bands could be seen too. Go figure.
Seriously buy some stage lighting. What kind of loser band plays in the dark.
You're suppose to be seen not just heard. if you want to go cheap get something like this http://backstage.musiciansfriend.co...g-Package-Regular.site1sku801264000000000.sku
You're suppose to be seen not just heard. if you want to go cheap get something like this http://backstage.musiciansfriend.co...g-Package-Regular.site1sku801264000000000.skuThe first time I experienced a total blackout on stage was at a show with an awesome light show. Didn't take long to realize I needed to check my setlist when I could. Dark was part of the show at times and yes, you should be able to play in the dark.
good for them. I don't think violinists are usually worrying about interacting with the audience on a visual level though. it's definitely possible to play without looking, and if you can do that you'll be a better performer - or you could just find excuses not to do it. more gigs for me.
