I figure if I just keep going the mistake will fade from their memory as the song continues. Especially if they are impressed by something that comes later in the song
Yeah, it's mostly in your head that it gets noticed - and in your fellow band members. They'll notice, especially if they're using you as a cue.
It's noticed when I drum sometimes. I have the tendency to race near the end of the song unless I'm paying complete attention. Fortunately, I don't perform as a drummer that often. It doesn't happen if I'm just drumming by myself. I'm not sure what it is when I'm playing with other people.
I did notice last weekend when that drummer guy was here and we were jamming that he would speed up in the choruses!
Maybe we just get into the groove a bit too much?
I use a visual metronome (often) when I'm recording just the guitar. That helps.
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