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07-23-2015, 10:12 AM
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Been there, done that - Back in 1970 or so, a friend's working band needed my voice, did not need another guitar player & did need a bass player. So I took up bass.
Quite a few years later, jamming with some guys while on vacation, we had magic happening vocally after a couple hours - one of those moments! They said, wow, too bad you don't play bass (They were a guitar/piano duo) because the club owner is going to pay for us to add bass and drums over the holidays. I said, well, last band I was in... Next thing I know, we drove into town and rented a bass & amp. Fun times! If you've listened to songs completely a lot, in the field in which you'll be playing, you'll have heard the bass line a lot and if not - do so! Good advice above, especially "less is more". Rock solid rhythm and knowing the song well in your head... Have fun! 
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#17
07-23-2015, 12:49 PM
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As a longtime bass player, I'll second what most have said above:
• Find a pocket with your drummer. The band's music will improve exponentially if you can pull this off. • Less is more. Really. I did a show about 12 years ago where I opted to do long whole notes on the tonic for one song. On the other songs, I had been funking and grooving and having a great time. After the show, what was the song that everyone praised me for? The long whole notes on the tonic. Go figure. • And, finally, I've found that you create rhythm with what you don't play, rather than what you do. Good luck! Guitar players are a dime a dozen, but a bass player who can keep time will be in demand pretty much anywhere you go. John
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