Mike Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Hey all, On Monday I head out on a cruise with a jazz trio. We are playing on [url="http://aboardtheworld.com/"]ms The World [/url](Newspaper article about the ship [url="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-2988540/The-World-allows-passengers-live-cruise-ship-year-round.html"]here[/url]) and will be playing for almost three weeks, 4 x 45m sets a night! On double bass! Any tips for me on avoiding injury, how to keep my fingers in good condition and keeping it fresh? We'll be playing standards and jazz arrangements. During the day I'll be either exploring onshore or practicing and transcribing on my electric bass guitar in my cabin. Cheers! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeEvans Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Get a 'Beginners Yoga' book if you haven't ever been to a class. Need to keep the body relaxed and strong... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrywillard Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Have a good Google search, Mike I have personally never done any cruise ship work (yet), but was offered a six-month contract back in the Spring. Ultimately I turned it down as with that length of contract there would be the huge risk of losing all my UK work (and being replaced). But whilst I was pondering the offer, I had a Google and a YouTube search and found loads of helpful information and tips from musicians who have the experience of working on cruise ships. In fact, check out these videos - [url="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMIGBQ8tBb8lgKcxC9rBMEjVWgh_cblVs"]https://www.youtube....rBMEjVWgh_cblVs[/url] Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJ Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 (edited) Enjoy! I did ships for years and it strengthend my playing to no end. Lots of time to practice if you want, or not. I'd say if you're not used to that duration of playing, just take it easy and stay relaxed. It helps if you have an adjustable bridge to lower your action if need be. I'd also recommend learning as many of the charts/pad as possible so you don't have your head burried in a music stand and you miss all the action Edited August 2, 2015 by TPJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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