Hobbayne Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 I,m not to sure what this article is trying to explain. I,m even more befuddled after reading it! [url="http://www.wikihow.com/Be-a-Bass-Player-in-a-Band"]http://www.wikihow.com/Be-a-Bass-Player-in-a-Band[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 [i]In many cases, the bassist in a rock band can be forgotten by fans or shunned by the other members, especially if bass is the only instrument they regularly play.[/i]... Tis the bass players lot..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 (edited) If it means I have to buy a red 5 stringed bass then I'm afraid I'm probably screwed... though in truth there's a fair bit of sensible (if fairly obvious) good advice in there too. Edited June 16, 2014 by KevB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 I've never been on wikihow before, there are loads of comical threads about starting a band. My favourite so far is from the "How to be in a cool band" thread [b][i]8[/i][/b][i][b]) If you are getting booed then finish the song and get off stage.[/b] Don't continue if no-one's buying it.[/i] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toneknob Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 (edited) "When live, play at the high end of the neck on the heavier strings, unless you're using a compressor, this will be noticeably louder, and lean back while you're at it" I need to work on my leaning back. Edited June 16, 2014 by toneknob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 (edited) Wow, I thought the fact that I look radically different from the other members of the band was a disadvantage - but it turns out that it's an asset that will help get me noticed and I'll be fun to watch!! That is if you think watching fat people is fun, of course. Edited June 16, 2014 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number6 Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 It's all about the correct stance..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 [quote name='Number6' timestamp='1402928099' post='2477951'] It's all about the correct stance..... [/quote] It certainly is. But be careful, you might injure your knee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Last one I promise... [i]NEVER let the band tell you bass is easier than guitar or something. If you are a smart bassist, argue with them until they are convinced.[/i] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weststarx Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 That was hilarious... It may as well have said... ''If you want to play bass, don't be a bitch about it'' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Depressingly po-faced ... I was hoping for something much more tongue-in-cheek. There were some nice barbs: "... learn to play a secondary instrument like keyboards or guitar ..." But I suspect that was down to the author's illiteracy, and she meant "second" rather than "secondary". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashell Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 I tried a bit of leaning back once. Unfortunately it was captured on camera and it made me look as though I had a double chin (perish the thought!). So I won't be doing that again. I'm practising hunching over now instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Buried among the clichés are some tips we might all profitably embrace: * Do not hold any anger toward the other band members for always holding the spotlight * Have a personality ... be fun to watch * When songwriting, don't go to ridiculous lengths to give yourself a technically complicated part * A generous amount of bass solo time is anything above five seconds of a song Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number6 Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 All this leaning and hunching.....isn't good for your back you know. I prefer venues that have mobility access ramps nowadays.....that way the band can wheel me in and out on a trolley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubsonicSimpleton Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 That was a piss poor guide, not a single mention of waistcoats and lunging poses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashell Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 [quote name='SubsonicSimpleton' timestamp='1402933166' post='2478037'] That was a piss poor guide, not a single mention of waistcoats and lunging poses [/quote] Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monckyman Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Shunned?? Cheeky twat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 That was mostly guff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 I like the "play higher notes further up on the thicker strings" part. I always do that, I think there`s a D & G on my bass only because my OCD would rebel at a 4 string only having 2 strings on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 I wonder if the author gives his grandmother advice on sucking eggs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-bbb Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 number 4 they can f*ck right off - do i look like a f*cking people person and reel big fish? who they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubit Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 I was doing ok till I read the bit about having a personality, that's me fooked now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 My own thoughts are, if you need to read an article on how to play bass in a band, you probably shouldn't play bass in a band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fionn Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 [quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1403165661' post='2480308'] My own thoughts are, if you need to read an article on how to play bass in a band, you probably shouldn't play bass in a band. [/quote] This hahaha!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 (edited) [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1402949770' post='2478283'] ....OCD.... [/quote] Is that how you tune your 3 string bass? Edited June 19, 2014 by chris_b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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