Do bass players get respect?

Good bassists get as much respect as other instruments, including from some non-musician listeners who do listen to the bass. That said, there is some truth to the fact than the bassist is often ignored unless he plays badly – which typically will make the whole band sound bad to everyone.

Are bass players in demand?

Bass players are always in demand. That’s because not many people are learning to play the bass guitar. For this reason, there are few skilled bass players for the many bands who need a bassist. Also, the few people who decide to learn bass are drawn to the “flashy” side of bass playing — soloing and playing chords.

How would you describe a good bass player?

A good bassist will know how to let the songs breathe and when to lay out instead of cramming as many notes as possible into a song. Space isn’t just for one genre either; any genre can benefit from a nice, tight, spacious bassline.

Who is the richest bass player in the world?

#1 Paul McCartney Number 1 with a bullet….by a wide, wide WIDE margin is Paul McCartney at a solid 1.4 Billion (with a “B”) dollars of net worth. Paul has more than the other 4 richest bassists combined.

Why is bass ignored?

Why is bass guitar so unappreciated boring and ignored to people? – Quora. Because they don’t understand the role the bass fulfills. The bassist and the drummer are your rhythm section, and they have to be tight, or you have no band.

Do bands need bassists?

Most bands just use bass to have the bottom end, but you definetly don’t need one, especially with the keyboard player. No real disadvantage. Bass players can only help, they can’t really hurt. Even if they just follow the rhythm.

Is being a bassist hard?

If you just want to join a band and get playing as quickly as possible, then it is probably easier to be a bassist. But, if you’re really interested in mastering the instrument, neither is an easy choice. They are both extremely challenging if you want to be one of the best.

Who is the most famous bass player?

Rolling Stone Readers Pick the Top Ten Bassists of All Time

  1. John Entwistle. The clear winner in our poll was John Entwistle of The Who.
  2. Flea.
  3. Paul McCartney.
  4. Geddy Lee.
  5. Les Claypool.
  6. John Paul Jones.
  7. Jaco Pastorius.
  8. Jack Bruce.
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