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Originally Posted by Bomsmack  I've joined a band with a keyboard player, great guy and adds a ton of sound to the band. Problem is, he is heavy on the bass notes, sometimes just hanging on one pedal-tone and is washing out any nuanced bass parts I may be playing. Any tips on how to tactfully correct this issue? |
It really depends on how reasonable he is. [The topic has been covered hear this last year, there were lots of suggestions.] Basically, there is a big difference between keys in a band with a bass plr and keys like a solo piano where all the parts are covered. Ex piano players might be challenged to change what they are used to, but it's necessary. ALL successful band keyboard work fills An open space, not cover the whole dXmn thing!
If the keyboard player is unreasonable, you should either just not play low notes when this happens [it's useless to try] or use drive/eq and sharp rhythm to cut through the WALL of sound. Or come to terms with your limited, 2nd class roll. You have to make yourself understood. If the rest of your band mates are musicians with ears, they should support you. If the keyboard player is unreasonable and the rest don't support you, get a new band.
