victor wooten: famous bass player
mine is red, but not like this
blue's my fav colour
(Think I'm not important? THINK AGAIN!!!)
Bass is often one of the most over-looked instruments in a musical group. Many audience members have no idea what a bass even is. Despite this fact, bass is probably the most critical instrument in a group. It is rare to find a performing band without a bass player. As a budding bassist, you should be happy to know there is always a high demand for bassists—especially good ones.
The Responsibilities of the Bass Player
Traditionally, the bass performs two basic and vital functions within a band or group:
Bass provides the rhythmic foundation.
Bass provides the harmonic foundation.
The Rhythmic Foundation
The rhythmic foundation refers to the consistent pulse of the music. A skilled bassist supports the group by providing a good-feeling, steady pulse. Most music that is well received has a steady rhythm, or beat, to it. This is the responsibility and priority of the bassist. Listen to the following recording. Notice how you can tap your foot to the rhythm of the bass. That is the pulse the bass creates.
The Responsibilities of the Bass Player
Traditionally, the bass performs two basic and vital functions within a band or group:
Bass provides the rhythmic foundation.
Bass provides the harmonic foundation.
The Rhythmic Foundation
The rhythmic foundation refers to the consistent pulse of the music. A skilled bassist supports the group by providing a good-feeling, steady pulse. Most music that is well received has a steady rhythm, or beat, to it. This is the responsibility and priority of the bassist. Listen to the following recording. Notice how you can tap your foot to the rhythm of the bass. That is the pulse the bass creates.
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