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I never have any problem finding a bassist and singer.......
Bassists come in 2 essential flavors:
The Dabblers: Maybe picked up the instrument to try to be cool, or be in a friend's band, and have just enough ability to fake their way through. Many egomaniacal guitar players like this species, because they feel that they can control the bassist. This species generally lacks theory training, and treats playing as the hobby that it is. They think that they are better than they are, and are easily shown up when you ask them to improvise.
The Pros: Usually in multiple bands, this species makes all but the most versatile of guitar players nervous, and can play just about anything anywhere at any time, or at least get to that point with minimal time and work. I get told that I fit in as a specimen here quite frequently, though I never bothered to learn Jaco licks (which only other musicians want to hear anyway, and they are usually not the ones paying for the performance).
There are subspecies to the above; those who can actually sing, and those who do not. A dabbler who can sing, and can stay within himself as a player might find the right band, and make some decent money. A pro who does not sing can also do likewise, but a pro who can sing is pure gold. Not many folks realize it, but, as a rule, it is much harder to play a bass line that truly grooves and sing lead vocals simultaneously than it is to play grooving guitar chords and sing well. Of course, some songs are exceptions to the rule.
It's summer slow time in PHX; too damned hot, and I don't mind having the extra time to myself.
The Dabblers: Maybe picked up the instrument to try to be cool, or be in a friend's band, and have just enough ability to fake their way through. Many egomaniacal guitar players like this species, because they feel that they can control the bassist. This species generally lacks theory training, and treats playing as the hobby that it is. They think that they are better than they are, and are easily shown up when you ask them to improvise.
The Pros: Usually in multiple bands, this species makes all but the most versatile of guitar players nervous, and can play just about anything anywhere at any time, or at least get to that point with minimal time and work. I get told that I fit in as a specimen here quite frequently, though I never bothered to learn Jaco licks (which only other musicians want to hear anyway, and they are usually not the ones paying for the performance).
There are subspecies to the above; those who can actually sing, and those who do not. A dabbler who can sing, and can stay within himself as a player might find the right band, and make some decent money. A pro who does not sing can also do likewise, but a pro who can sing is pure gold. Not many folks realize it, but, as a rule, it is much harder to play a bass line that truly grooves and sing lead vocals simultaneously than it is to play grooving guitar chords and sing well. Of course, some songs are exceptions to the rule.
It's summer slow time in PHX; too damned hot, and I don't mind having the extra time to myself.
I think its always better to at least try to develope and adapt backup vocals no matter what instrument you play, and lead vocals if you are able to stay in key, you dont always have to be the greatest lead vocalist at versatility, etc. in order to cover a couple of songs at lead vocals.
Musicians that have good developed backup vocals have always seemed to be the hardest thing for me to find when looking for potential band members, holding auditions, or whatever.
You just have to make it happen! I just did lead vocals for years, and one day after playing bass for around three years or so, I realized that I enjoyed playing bass more than I did singing vocals anyday, but what do ya do.., Im into my six-string electric Takamine right now, having all kinds of fun! playing acoustic rythm.
..and Vocals..
Musicians that have good developed backup vocals have always seemed to be the hardest thing for me to find when looking for potential band members, holding auditions, or whatever.
You just have to make it happen! I just did lead vocals for years, and one day after playing bass for around three years or so, I realized that I enjoyed playing bass more than I did singing vocals anyday, but what do ya do.., Im into my six-string electric Takamine right now, having all kinds of fun! playing acoustic rythm.
..and Vocals..
It would be difficult to exaggerate the degree to which we are influenced by those we influence.
(Eric Hoffer)
http://www.youtube.com/user/VocalsBass
(Eric Hoffer)
http://www.youtube.com/user/VocalsBass
I play bass and it the other way in NYC, I have two groups and they both suffer from no guitar players. I been posting for years only got one to come out, now he back to working nights so he gone. Someone tell me where to find "Guitarist are a dime a dozen" at.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8okpDKm6zoU
It's up to you really what quality of recordings your willing to post here.
I have no qualms about posting practice sets here.
For me this is more of a musicians sounding board.
It's a place to learn and grow both in talent and technique of music and the production side.
Very knowledgeable people lurk these waters.
But it's a tough love environment.
If your not prepared for honest critique ...
Well you get my drift.
I have no qualms about posting practice sets here.
For me this is more of a musicians sounding board.
It's a place to learn and grow both in talent and technique of music and the production side.
Very knowledgeable people lurk these waters.
But it's a tough love environment.
If your not prepared for honest critique ...
Well you get my drift.
Harumi, take your time, sweets, really. I remember at your age I was working my tail off and every dime went into recording. It's worth it to have a good recording. If you're just looking for work, sing accapella. Borrow a friend's video cam (you can get them under $100 now) and record yourself. That way people can see what you look like and hear you. Trust me, if they're professional, they should know whether or not you could work on their project.
Chaeya
Chaeya
Stop Talking and Just do it!
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LOL " Looking for someone to do all that technikaaalll stuff for me"?
You better learn to do it yourself, else you'll find out why.
You better learn to do it yourself, else you'll find out why.
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