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GIGGING TIPS FOR KEYBOARDISTS
> As a keyboardist you want to be as well-prepared as possible for your gig. Here are some key tips to make life much easier!
CHOOSE YOUR SETUP WISELY
Carefully choosing the right keyboards for the gig and your experience level is paramount. You simply can’t play your best without those instruments you truly feel represent your sound and vibe. Keep your rig minimal, so choose a main board for your bread and butter sounds and complement that with a great analogue poly or monosynth. Also set up your rig prior to the soundcheck and gig at home to test that your setup works optimally.
LOOK AFTER YOURSELF
Pre-gig, make sure to get a good nights sleep and try and eat well and relax. Heavy meals before gigs and loads of booze (for example) is a really bad idea if you’re sitting down playing keyboards for an hour and a half as you’ll just feel horrible and not at your best. So look after yourself and you’ll perform much better and have way more energy. If you know alcohol hinders your focus then best to do it in moderation!