First, make a copy of the master part that you are playing and file away the master. Gig books get lost, drinks spilled on them, marked up with specific gig directions etc.
Second, premark the music by taking a highlighter pen and highlight every key change, tempo change, dynamic marking, repeat, DS, coda,and every rehearsal number or letter.
Third, Tape multi page charts together so that they are all connected when placing on the music rack.
Fourth, highlight an arrow from every repeat, DS, and coda to the place in which it repeats.
Fifth, take a portable mp3 recorder to all rehearsals so that you can record the rest of the band playing this chart for later individual practice. I use a Boss micro BR digital recorder ($250) that fits in my pocket and creates mp3 files to load on my iPod for later use.
This easy tip will make every future rehearsal and gig a more pleasant experience. I learned this the hard way!
Don't forgot to check out www.musicteachers911.com and subscribe to the musicteachers911 podcast available for free on iTunes.
Hope all your gigs are successes!
Larry Marra
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