I am sure this topic has been around before, but some of the recent replies are more than very interesting.
I always remember the time when playing at a Christmas gathering, of being asked if I would like some finger food,(cheese, cabanosi,crackers, etc), (maybe to improve my dexterity) ???
Thankful, that I was not singing at the time!!!!!
I would like to hear more.
The rope idea has merit, but I am fortunate where I locate, which is behind an information desk, which gives me "some protection".
Ray