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And I say ...Well.I play guitar for 5 years now...but actually... I haven't never touched a base guitar let alone played it. So the other were of the opinion that every bloody guitarist should be able to play at least the basic background base lines and do some runs...
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Apr 27 2008, 03:37 PM
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I think it's a rather complex issue. A guitarist can handle the bass as being a string instrument. But never the less it's closer to drums than to guitar. If bass and drums doesn't work together it will sound crappy beyond repair.
Bass is good to know - I don't - since it gives an idea on how to tie together the drums and guitars and make it sound good. -------------------- My bands homepage
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Apr 27 2008, 04:20 PM
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As Micke touched on - the technique is similar, but to do it well you need to think differently. If you don't you will sound like a guitar player playing bass (as I do!)
Bass is as much about rhythm and driving a song as it is pitch and the notes you play. Oh, and you really need to use your fingers for playing although you can also use a pick if you want to. Having said the above though, its fun to try and a useful skill to learn if you put some effort into it! -------------------- Check out my Instructor profile
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Apr 27 2008, 04:39 PM
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QUOTE (OrganisedConfusion @ Apr 27 2008, 03:30 PM)  I really hate the sound of bassists that use their fingers. I think it sounds messy. I know a lot of people who prefer bassists that use picks and we only allow bassists in our band to play with picks. Yeah, playing bass with fingers sure does sound like crap. |
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Apr 27 2008, 05:13 PM
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRuOQtg-pJ0
Not to argue with you organized, just because it's kinda cool 
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Apr 27 2008, 05:24 PM
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QUOTE (JVM @ Apr 27 2008, 05:13 PM) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRuOQtg-pJ0 Not to argue with you organized, just because it's kinda cool I've seen that many times but it is very messy sounding and far from smooth playing. But it's just my thoughts on things. Doesn't mean it's everyones. I'm on my own for most things but that's how I like things 
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Apr 27 2008, 05:30 PM
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Of course you should not be ashamed!! Bass is a totally different instrument , and yes you can take it if you know how to play guitar and play around because of the same playing mechanics (notes are on the same places etc) and same thing goes vice versa on guitar..But than again I don't think guitarist will sound good on bass because of the different approach to playing and I know lot of bands who wanted to fill in that spot with a guitar player and it just isn't the groove they needed..So yes its cool to learn different instruments (and I recommend it! ) , but I think your band needs to find a real bass player if they want to be "groovy"
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