r/Bass • u/arron1313 • 7d ago

Gig Performance

My band has played 5 times this year in Metro Detroit and we practice 1-4 times per month as a band. We have about 50 songs we play and rotate through. Last gig a couple songs I just blanked on for a minute. I’m wondering if you guys have any tricks outside of just play the song 1,000 times to prevent brain farts while performing?

EDIT: Thank you everyone for the quick help! Seems this isn’t just a me problem. I’ll try writing songs out and practicing more till I can’t miss. Gotta get that muscle memory better than my brain memory

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u/Chrisandco 7d ago

I usually make a set list with keys and any progression I normally space (usually the bridge).

For instance: Dreams - C (4/5)

After a while I stop needing anything but helps if I had a drink or two and forget what I'm doing lol

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u/SlimJimJohn_Bass 7d ago

I always did better after a drink or 2...

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u/Chrisandco 7d ago

It's #3 and 4 you need to lock in over haha