Jump to content
Why become a member? ×
  • advertisement_alt
  • advertisement_alt
  • advertisement_alt

At what stage do you call yourself a bass player?


Blademan_98
 Share

Recommended Posts

When I first started I thought of myself as a Bass player.

Then in a conversation with some muso mates who were far better players and more experienced than me, and who were looking for personell, one pointed to me and said, "he's got a Bass"

Thats when I realised the difference...

When others call you a Bass Player, it makes a subtle difference. and you begin to stop doubting yourself. Only begin to though, 35 years later and I still have my doubts about whether I'm actually just winging it.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

At the moment i consider myself a [i]learner at intermediate stage.[/i]

will never consider myself a real player until I can play something by ear to a reasonable degree. I also think you have to be in a band or if you are no longer in a band, to have at one stage played in one in front of audiences for quite some time.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Interesting post andyj.

I'm now thinking about whether or not I could call myself an actor. I've been acting since the age of 6 but never as a professional. So I do think of myself in as an actor in one way, but would not introduce myself as an Actor. Although I don't particularly identify myself with my day job either. It's OK, but it's not 'who I am'. Its something I do to earn enough money to pursue my theatrical and musical interests.

I do remember when I first met my Ex at a party full of actors and musos. He (muso) said to me 'Are you an actor then?' and I replied without hesitation 'Yes'. I remember thinking at the time 'should I qualify this by saying I'm just an amateur?' and then thought 'no - I am a bloody actor, so there is no need to elaborate at this point!'. :)

Link to comment
Share on other sites

[quote name='Lord Sausage' timestamp='1351165590' post='1848101']
I play Football, does that make me a Footballer?
[/quote]

It's all about our mad mother tongue, maybe different in others, but in ours

Saying, I'm a bass player is ok regardless of level

Saying, I'm a footballer, implies your a pro

Saying, I'm a midfielder is ok, regardless if its for man utd or the dog n duck

Link to comment
Share on other sites

[quote name='lojo' timestamp='1351191889' post='1848563']
It's all about our mad mother tongue, maybe different in others, but in ours

Saying, I'm a bass player is ok regardless of level

Saying, I'm a footballer, implies your a pro

Saying, I'm a midfielder is ok, regardless if its for man utd or the dog n duck
[/quote]

It dpends on the question surely.

If its 'What do you do for a living?' The reply might be different, but if its what do you play ? then it might be I'm a Bass Player.

Otherwise my ability to play chopsticks would make me a Pianist, and I had violin lessons when I was 11, so if I can still manage Twinkle Twinkle little Star, I'd be a Violinist. So theres a difference.

As said earlier, and re reading it it looks a bit offensive, sorry. But havin the odd wafty krank wouldnt make you a W##ker would it ?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

[quote name='BILL POSTERS' timestamp='1351243294' post='1849077']
It dpends on the question surely.

If its 'What do you do for a living?' The reply might be different, but if its what do you play ? then it might be I'm a Bass Player.

Otherwise my ability to play chopsticks would make me a Pianist, and I had violin lessons when I was 11, so if I can still manage Twinkle Twinkle little Star, I'd be a Violinist. So theres a difference.

As said earlier, and re reading it it looks a bit offensive, sorry. But havin the odd wafty krank wouldnt make you a W##ker would it ?
[/quote]

haha, see what you're getting at.

Pounding the parson = good, w##ker = derogatory term
Playing bass = good, b#ss pl#yer = derogatory term

Link to comment
Share on other sites

You made me realise that I've seen myself as a bass player from day one: when I decided that the bass was to be my new main instrument. Never thought about it. It was just like that.
Probably has a lot to do with the fact I left organs, pianos and synths that day.

Fun thing is, I could find myself not playing synths for years, and not care at all (though I was always thinking about music).

Now, with the bass, a day is lost when I haven't played it.


best,
bert

Edited by BassTractor
Link to comment
Share on other sites

I am a musician first and foremost, as I'm doing a degree in the subject, but I think I see myself as a bassist primarily...

I think this is because I truly love playing the instrument, and as corny as it sounds, I feel that I have a "special connection" with my instrument, which permits me to make the music that I love. I couldn't see myself playing another instrument like that.

I also love to groove... :D

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Loads of great comments here!

I'm known as a bass player, I'm asked to do deps as a bass player, studio work as a bass player, guest spots as a bass player. I do play guitar and mandolin sometimes, but bass is what I'm known for!

Not sure that answers the qustion though. I suppose it's when you first get acknowledged by the public in a band really, otherwise you simply fall into the 'bedroom player' slot.

Ellie :on_the_quiet:

Link to comment
Share on other sites

[quote name='Mr Fretbuzz' timestamp='1351691805' post='1854236']
Oh crap. I might be in a MOD band . What now? :-D
[/quote]

Report to your senior officer and SMARTEN YOURSELF UP, SOLDIER!

Edit: Ah, THAT sort of Mod. In that case:

Listen to the Kinks and the Who and SMARTEN YOURSELF UP, BASS PLAYER!

Edited by bremen
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Restore formatting

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

 Share

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
×
×
  • Create New...