Memory in the repertoire

Hi David,

I was thinking about how to deal with memory of the songs.

I learn a new study song or generically a song. I work sticking at the score until I record it.

After months, when I review the repertoire I play the songs, but some small detail are forgotten (like a single note or one pull or slap here and there). Nothing that changes the meaning of what I'm playing, just a detail.

Until now, my approach was to stop and go to review on the score that detail, but now I was thinking that playing should be funny and relaxinng. Maybe I slight change in one lick in favor of the fluidity of the overall execution can be better than the frustrating thought "OMG i missed that one" that can compromize the execution because you stop or hesitate in continuing. I think that, from the listner point of view it doesn't matter if you change a small detail because the most of the time it doesn't know exactly what you are playing, expecially if your peforming something new. It's even something about improvisation.

I'm really want to know your opinion on this topic :)

Thanks.