Guitar Quote by Joe Pass
“If you hit a wrong note, then make it right by what you play afterward.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Jazz Guitarist Joe Pass, 1975
Mistakes in music can be corrected by the subsequent notes you play, turning error into expression.
In simple terms: Fix errors by what follows.
Key Takeaway
Use later actions to redeem earlier mistakes.
Themes
music
improvisation
resilience
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
musical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- live performance
- recording session
- practice routine
- teaching
- composing
Key Concepts
Jazz theory
creative recovery
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you turn a mistake into a strength?
- What does this teach about accountability?
A Different Perspective
Only works if later notes are skillful enough to mask the mistake.
