Most important instrument in a band (Judas Priest, guitarist, solo, shows)

Winter · 04-17-2006, 02:37 PM

Absoloutely guitar, weather it is the rythem, lead or harmonics, it still important, a guitar is the front of most bands, sure the band is lead by the drummer, and set on a bassline, but guitar is what is used to create the rythem and melodies / riffs to the song, it also imitates the vocals usually. (lead)

mosesandtherubberducky · 04-17-2006, 03:22 PM

What about bands without guitarists?

DontRunMeOver · 04-17-2006, 03:32 PM

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What about bands without guitarists?

There are loads, just check out non-rock genres (esp. jazz) and you find lots of examples of bands with no guitarists and most of the others are bands where the guitarist plays the least important role. In most dance-oriented bands the guitars are probably the least important instrument. I'd say that for most styles where there isn't a drumkit to drive the band forward, the vocals tend to be the main focus of the music and therefore the most important.

The guitar is most important in guitar solos...

...which are essentially the fill-in parts where the vocalist is having a little rest.

mosesandtherubberducky · 04-17-2006, 03:42 PM

^ Yeah, I play in my school's jazz band (we know one song lol) and I really have no part. The bass is more prominent than me and I just hold the rhythm with the drums and bass (but I get to exercise my chord knowledge)

ArmyofMe · 04-17-2006, 06:11 PM

Dude, the Mandolin and Beatboxing kick all other musical asses.

Winter · 04-18-2006, 02:21 AM

Whoops, sorry guys - I instantly thought rock bands, even still I think guitar is the most adaptable, and its less restricted than some other instruments.

~~Richiedude~~ · 04-19-2006, 08:00 AM

It varies depending on type of music - for example - pop music definitely vocals, metal - drums or guitar.

Merkaba · 04-19-2006, 10:08 PM

^ I like your signature. Well said, whoever it's from.

I have to say drums simply because it sets the underlying and overall pace/mood. A guitarist can play as fast as he likes but the effect and how it comes across is determined by the beat of the drums. I actually think bass is really important but drums can imitate bass rather well too so they cancel each other out.

Pelican kicks so much arse, they're an instrumental band, therefore vocals are out the window.

Why aren't spoons on the list.

skiesofganymede · 04-19-2006, 10:16 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...

xoverkillx · 04-22-2006, 02:20 PM

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

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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04-17-2006, 03:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
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mosesandtherubberducky butt say x Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: so i read the question as "Where YOU live" which was kinda funny instead of "Where you live" Posts: 1,628	^ Yeah, I play in my school's jazz band (we know one song lol) and I really have no part. The bass is more prominent than me and I just hold the rhythm with the drums and bass (but I get to exercise my chord knowledge) __________________ Can I have a youtube video for a sig? There's a thing that says "Wrap [YOUTUBE] tags around selected text"

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ArmyofMe mhmm Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: ummm... Posts: 69	Dude, the Mandolin and Beatboxing kick all other musical asses. __________________ bah..

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Merkaba Whitewater! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Zealand Posts: 2,882	^ I like your signature. Well said, whoever it's from. I have to say drums simply because it sets the underlying and overall pace/mood. A guitarist can play as fast as he likes but the effect and how it comes across is determined by the beat of the drums. I actually think bass is really important but drums can imitate bass rather well too so they cancel each other out. Pelican kicks so much arse, they're an instrumental band, therefore vocals are out the window. Why aren't spoons on the list. __________________ She thinks I'm a reclusive genius, she's going to be very disappointed when she finds out i'm a reclusive wanker

04-17-2006, 02:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
Winter Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Darkest Coldest Place Posts: 94	Absoloutely guitar, weather it is the rythem, lead or harmonics, it still important, a guitar is the front of most bands, sure the band is lead by the drummer, and set on a bassline, but guitar is what is used to create the rythem and melodies / riffs to the song, it also imitates the vocals usually. (lead)

04-18-2006, 02:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
Winter Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Darkest Coldest Place Posts: 94	Whoops, sorry guys - I instantly thought rock bands, even still I think guitar is the most adaptable, and its less restricted than some other instruments.

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~~Richiedude~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 20	It varies depending on type of music - for example - pop music definitely vocals, metal - drums or guitar.

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skiesofganymede Groupie Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 27	'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, 02:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
xoverkillx Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: http://www.myspace.com/brouhaha40 Posts: 74	The drums....a bass would be second. __________________ Link removed by moderator