the most complex bass function

[cocas]

I know u say that the bassist have a super important function in every stiles,
but I would like to know what's the type of music where de bass tradicionally
does more stuff, like soloing, or more complex basslines. I know that is
frequent for the bass players to solo in jazz, but what about other genres?

[Bruce Lindfield]

Originally Posted by cocas

I know u say that the bassist have a super important function in every stiles,
but I would like to know what's the type of music where de bass tradicionally
does more stuff, like soloing, or more complex basslines. I know that is
frequent for the bass players to solo in jazz, but what about other genres?

I think generally Jazz requires more from a bassist - not just because you may be required to solo - but because of the extended harmonic vocabulary and the fact that you are required to improvise and respond to other players, while outlining the harmonic and rhythmic structure of the tune!

So there is no getting away from the fact that you need to know how chords and scales are built up and how it all fits together - as well as many performance protoculs etc. etc.

[cocas]

Originally Posted by Bruce Lindfield

I think generally Jazz requires more from a bassist - not just because you may be required to solo - but because of the extended harmonic vocabulary and the fact that you are required to improvise and respond to other players, while outlining the harmonic and rhythmic structure of the tune!

So there is no getting away from the fact that you need to know how chords and scales are built up and how it all fits together - as well as many performance protoculs etc. etc.

yes, I agree but I'm learning bass with a teacher who is more of a guitarrist than a bassist and although he plays the bass at a "good enough" level, I think that he doesn't teach "jazz stuff". He does teach musical theory (including improvisation), though . not so weird since most of his students are guitarists (the metal type) and currently only two(including myself) are bassists (and the other one is kinda headbanger too) .

Nothing against headbanger, I love metal, it's just that the other students doesn't seem to enjoy almost any other style of music and when we play in classes, it's mostly rock and metal. though we played 1 time a funky thingy

Still, aren't there any more stilles where the bass player gets to solo often?

[CraigG]

I don't know if you can nail it down to style any more. The bass has more of a lead role in many styles of music these days - rock, jazz, funk.

It sounds like you're interested in focusing on styles of music where the bass can have a more active role. That's fine. You'll be a much better player the more styles you learn. But, I would encourage you to learn at least as much as possible about being tight with a drummer and playing in the pocket. All the flash in the world will not compare to a tight rhythm section and, quite often, being tight is more of a challenge than being flashy.

Craig

[Poop-Loops]

Originally Posted by Bruce Lindfield

I think generally Jazz requires more from a bassist - not just because you may be required to solo - but because of the extended harmonic vocabulary and the fact that you are required to improvise and respond to other players, while outlining the harmonic and rhythmic structure of the tune!

So there is no getting away from the fact that you need to know how chords and scales are built up and how it all fits together - as well as many performance protoculs etc. etc.

My teacher told me the bass player is supposed to keep time in Jazz, too.

[Bruce Lindfield]

Originally Posted by Poop-Loops

My teacher told me the bass player is supposed to keep time in Jazz, too.

More correcty - everybody is resposible for time in Jazz - but in practice, players look to the bass to provide the pulse and keep the form; while drummers in Jazz will often commentate on what the soloist is playing, rather than keeping time - which tends to happen in rock/pop etc.

So the responsibility is felt more keenly in Jazz , perhaps...?