I have just shy of 500 song charts on my iPad. When I perform, I play from memory 90% of the time. Still, my steadily ageing brain likes to have a bit of a safety net.
Another benefit of having a chart available is that it allows you to vary your set list and respond to requests more easily. I would never advise that a performer make it a standard practice to read a chart while trying to communicate a song to an audience, but if you glance down at a reference in order to keep on track once in a while, I don't think anyone's gonna call the performance police.
If repertoire is limited to less than 100 songs. I think memory will usually serve.
YMMV.
__________________
Mike
2018 Furch D31TSR
2008 Martin OMCRE
1992 Takamine EAN20C
1996 Fender Telecaster w/ Barden Nashville set
1986 Charvel Model 5
2005 Art & Lutherie Ami
1980ish Hohner copy of a 'burst
|