Talentless Bass Players Thinking They're GOD

[Dave_W]

Too much humility can be just as bad as too much ego. As with most things one should try to achieve a balance. I play bass to make myself happy, as long as I keep playing I will keep improving, it's and open ended system. There is always more to learn, are always ways to improve. I try not to grade myself in a quantitative fashion or compare myself to others. I am me, I play bass, playing bass is my main form of creative expression. For me everything else is irrelevant.

[Dr. Cheese]

Originally Posted by Dave_W

Too much humility can be just as bad as too much ego. As with most things one should try to achieve a balance. I play bass to make myself happy, as long as I keep playing I will keep improving, it's and open ended system. There is always more to learn, are always ways to improve. I try not to grade myself in a quantitative fashion or compare myself to others. I am me, I play bass, playing bass is my main form of creative expression. For me everything else is irrelevant.

You need a certain amount of confidence to simply go in front of people and play. You also need some ego just to handle the inevitable critics.

[Mr_Sore_Fingerz]

Originally Posted by WayneS

I can see the appeal of it. But I play only rock/metal. I havent the need or the time to learn to slap.

Well if you're into rock and metal, consider Ryan Martinie from Mudvayne. He uses the pop/slap technique in a lot of his songs and it sounds pretty sick.

With the harder sound of metal and rock, you might want to try something with a less treblish tone (try some nickel plated steels on something with lots of room) and make sure your eq is nice and thick, not thin. Of course you'll want to watch your clip light as well lol

Give it a shot, if nothing else you can do it for the reason i learned other techniques that I don't use...follows a principle i learned as child watching the movie Hook:



Peter: *grabs silverware to eat with*
Lost boy 1: No no no, we don't use them
Peter: ...then why do you have them?
Lost boy 2: We have them, so we don't HAVE to use them


I think you get my point lol

[kirkm24]

Originally Posted by Dr. Cheese

You need a certain amount of confidence to simply go in front of people and play. You also need some ego just to handle the inevitable critics.

True, you can be confident and still not be arrogant or have a major ego trip. I try to maintain an aura of confidence when I am at a gig or playing engagement. I'm not a pro by any means but I have been asked by people I have played with if I'm a professional session player and that's not because of my playing (I don't think I'm THAT good) but more because of the overall way I conduct myself at the gig.

I have fun and enjoy playing but I also like to be professional about it whether I'm playing for free or for $1,000. The right attitude can make a huge difference in the way people will perceive you as a player. And with the right attitude you can land more gig opportunities even if you are not necessarily the best player available.

[VanzKantDanz]

Ego is not just something alot of so-so bass player use, it's something they rely on. Being good is what's all about to alot of musicians and unfortunatly so many mid level bassits who can play "Money" or "Roxanne" (not ripping on the songs at all, just making a point) get an ego the size of their basses and they rely on it to comfort themselves when they hear better bass players.

[SKATE RAT]

Originally Posted by ericmknight1906

Here we go again....Another poster gauging someone's skills off of whether they can slap or not.

i've been playin' for 19 years and i can't slap.nor have i ever needed to.nor wanted to.unless its a big booty.but never my bass.

[JAUQO III-X]

Originally Posted by Dr. Cheese

You also need some ego just to handle the inevitable critics.

Yes and the critics rarely can play themselves.

[BassMan250]

I say just let people be who they are and be content with your own playing. There's no need to impose your own ego on others even if they do get on your nerves. I don't care for Pete Wentz's playing but it's not my business, so I don't complain.

[crkempton]

Originally Posted by JAUQO III-X

Yes and the critics rarely can play themselves.

And a good place to find them is on youtube. It never ceases to amaze me.

[JAUQO III-X]

Originally Posted by crkempton

And a good place to find them is on youtube. It never ceases to amaze me.

[trb6pJM2]

Originally Posted by JAUQO III-X

Yes and the critics rarely can play themselves.

PHALANX! lol sorry, it just applies everywhere I go.

to the original post: What's worse than talentless people talking about how good they are, is people that are as good as they say they are, AND WONT STOP TELLING YOU!!! GAH!!!

[JAUQO III-X]

Originally Posted by trb6pJM2

PHALANX! lol sorry, it just applies everywhere I go.

I fully understand.

[WarriorJoe7]

evryone who posted here is big stupid poopyfaces... and that includes me!

[crkempton]

Originally Posted by JAUQO III-X

I fully understand.

i don't

[phektus]

If one thinks of another as a moron by being egoistic about chops, and stoops down that level himself just to confront the latter, can be considered a moron himself. If one is in a higher level and has more wisdom, he'll probably just let it pass as some kids being kids. At least that what my parents taught me.

I would like to only fight back if it's a physical assault altogether, but, otherwise, talk is cheap. At least that's what I plan to do. Hell knows how will I react if I'm in that situation LOL.