I posted this on another thread a while ago...

I have four ring binders with the tunes that are difficult to play without music, or at least referring to it occasionally while playing, more of a crutch than anything. If I have the music in front of me, i could probably play through without looking...but if it ain't there...trouble. Using ring binders allows me to easily change out or add to the contents.

They weigh a total of 10 lbs., and I have them in a soft case with a handle...basically an old small keyboard gig bag.

The Test:

A friend of mine at a gig (accidentally) dropped his electronic music pad thingy on the concrete floor...it did not work afterwards.

I took one of my music binders, and (purposely) dropped it on the floor right next to where his fell...it worked afterwards.

Winner? Music binder.

My friend did not appreciate the contest at all. He said the floor under my music binder was likely made of softer concrete.

I let him look over my shoulder and read my book for the rest of the gig.

Sometimes the old ways are better.

Ian