Most important instrument in a band (track, quote)

skiesofganymede · 04-19-2006, 11:16 PM

'tis my own invention. I really dislike faux punks. Maybe it'd make a good thread topic...nuffin' like bitching and acting superior to another (pseudo) 'subculture' I guess...

Wild7Dustr · 04-22-2006, 03:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mosesandtherubberducky

I know I said something but I changed my mind. The best instrument is a good groupie

Well, afterall, they are quite easy to play, so...

Wild7Dustr · 04-22-2006, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thebassistX

yes, however without the bass your band would or group consisting of just guitar and drums would not have a strong musical foundation.......

All I gotta say about the Bass is this:

1. Why is it the last thing a band usually looks for when putting one together?

2. Why are there a hell of a lot less experienced bass players than guitarists or drummers?

&

3. The only reason a bass was built to have 4 strings instead of 6 is because it's clearly not supposed to be as dominant of an instrument as the guitar and drums!!!Obviously, for that reason, bassists are there to simply support the rhythm of the drums and follow the main notes/sound of the guitar!!!

In conclusion, the bass is pretty much found to be the least important instrument in a band, with only a few highly experienced bass geniuses proving people wrong, ya see?

Cheers to artists like Flea, Geddy Lee and David Ellefson though!!!

Wild7Dustr · 04-22-2006, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _LesPaul43_

I dont understand why the guy wheres a fuc.king bucket on his head...there cant be any possible explanation

Maybe it's supposed to be a white triangle shaped cap demonstrating white supremacy?

Oh no...lol!!!

xoverkillx · 04-22-2006, 03:20 PM

The drums....a bass would be second.

davell · 04-23-2006, 03:41 AM

drums cause i play them ...lol

Wild7Dustr · 04-23-2006, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xoverkillx

The drums....a bass would be second.

Well, atleast for funk it would be that way!!!

binx · 04-24-2006, 07:19 AM

I think it is drums too as the bass follows the drums and the guitar follows the bass

littleknowitall · 04-25-2006, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wild7Dustr

All I gotta say about the Bass is this:

1. Why is it the last thing a band usually looks for when putting one together?

2. Why are there a hell of a lot less experienced bass players than guitarists or drummers?

&

3. The only reason a bass was built to have 4 strings instead of 6 is because it's clearly not supposed to be as dominant of an instrument as the guitar and drums!!!Obviously, for that reason, bassists are there to simply support the rhythm of the drums and follow the main notes/sound of the guitar!!!

In conclusion, the bass is pretty much found to be the least important instrument in a band, with only a few highly experienced bass geniuses proving people wrong, ya see?

Cheers to artists like Flea, Geddy Lee and David Ellefson though!!!

*cough* victor wooten *cough*

and being a bassist before someone tries arguing with him, he's right.

ShadowSurfer · 04-25-2006, 11:40 AM

singers and guitarists are the most important in a band.

drummers? don't need one to sing melodies and play chords.(a song)

a bassist and a drummer without a guitarist and singer - aint a band kids. No gigs for them.

HOWEVER, a guitarist and singer without a bassist and a drummer are a band and get more gigs than a singing drummer will, Count on it.

nothing in a band is more important than a singer and a guitarist doing the chord changes.
not the drummer. not the bass player.

View Poll Results: whats the most important instrument in a band
guitar	28	28.57%
bass	18	18.37%
drums	35	35.71%
vocal	14	14.29%
piano/keyboard	3	3.06%
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04-19-2006, 11:16 PM
skiesofganymede Groupie Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 31	'tis my own invention. I really dislike faux punks. Maybe it'd make a good thread topic...nuffin' like bitching and acting superior to another (pseudo) 'subculture' I guess... __________________ Punk is an ideology, not a haircut.

04-22-2006, 03:20 PM
xoverkillx Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: http://www.myspace.com/brouhaha40 Posts: 76	The drums....a bass would be second. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/Brouhaha40

04-23-2006, 03:41 AM
davell Groupie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: aus Posts: 14	drums cause i play them ...lol

04-24-2006, 07:19 AM
binx Groupie Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2	I think it is drums too as the bass follows the drums and the guitar follows the bass

04-25-2006, 11:40 AM
ShadowSurfer Music Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Side II of Band Of Gypsies Posts: 310	singers and guitarists are the most important in a band. drummers? don't need one to sing melodies and play chords.(a song) a bassist and a drummer without a guitarist and singer - aint a band kids. No gigs for them. HOWEVER, a guitarist and singer without a bassist and a drummer are a band and get more gigs than a singing drummer will, Count on it. nothing in a band is more important than a singer and a guitarist doing the chord changes. not the drummer. not the bass player.