warm up period

[jaco]

I notice that after about one hour my playing improves to a significantly higher level. I usually start with the Theile/O'Brien arpeggios, some scales and then start through whatever new I'm working on. What do you all do or suggest to get to this plateau in the shortest time. Thanks, Mike

[John Flynn]

Start playing an hour earlier! http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

Seriously, I really like the hand and wrist stretches on musicianshealth.com. Also, I like playing a few things that are just fun and non-challenging. It gets all the joints and muscles working and warm, but without straining.