Band Conflict

i play bass. When ever i play with my sister and dad. they are always telling me how to play. So i end up playing two or three notes in a song. I mean come on
She always chooses what we play. Yeah the bass plays to everyone else, but why cant i choose what kind of music we all play once and awhile. I never thought i would say this but playing bass is not as fun anymore. they ruin it for me

 

i know what you mean
just my problem was i kinda manifested that thought all by myself
so i stopped playin' bass
but, i really regret that
so just keep playin' it with them
and keep playin' by yourself
figure out your own stuff, then let them listen
they'll have to appreciate it
because bass is awesome
i.e. Victor Wooten =)

 

the bass just does not get enough attention. the guitarists seem to be so into their fancy playing they forget there are other people who would like to play too .

 

well i guess you just gotta find people that realize being in a band isn't being about being the best player in the band
it's about the whole group of people uniting they're instruments to make one helluva awesome harmonious sound
each instrument is vital
and bass is just as good as guitar once you master it
you don't even have to master it
it's still just as awesome

 

I play bass badly but not in any band, and i agree with you about alck of time and attention.

 

just dont play wit them. become stanley clarke or something, he was the man.

 

or get an upright, and a bow so you can play wicked bass fiddle

ahha, corb lund rules

 

is an upright just another name for a double-bass, yeah? i love them

 

come play with me then,

 

Say you want to play some jazz. Then the'll have to let you play good stuff.

 

You said you were only playing a couple notes in songs....that's not good practice!

Form a bass line around the main notes and keep the tempo. It gives you a chance to branch out within a seemingly "boring" bass part. But keep in mind, there's always a time for the bass to chill.

But putting that aside, the bass player doesn't have to be everyone's bitch. Be assertive!

 

this is what you do...play along with them, playing your measly 2-3 note songs, but on the side practice getting really really really good, without them knowing. and then, when they dont expect it when your playing, turn it up to 11 and bust out some groovy tunes and show them up! perhaps some "weekapaug groove" would fit nicely...i've always loved the bass in that song, mikes great

 

i thoroughly recomend u demand a twenty minute bass solo. There are some fucking awesome bassists out there - Jack Bruce (cream), John Entwistle (the who), flea (red hot chilli peppers) etc...
yeah get a double bass i play double bass its mad there should be more double bass players in the world

 

double bass, chris keeps saying i should learn to play that and form a jazz band with him

 

i would form a jazz band purely to have a double-bass player

 

i wish i could play a double bass
and by that i mean i wish i had a double bass
and by that i mean i wish i had the money for a double bass

 

Or you could oys play a mando.

 

Why dont you learn it?