So I tried 'singing' at band today...

Fassa Albrecht · #1 03-06-2010, 07:30 PM

Seeing as my new band is a singer down, it was a 'whoever wants to sing can do so' practice.

So stupidly, I decided to do so. I have got to be the world's WORST singer-bassist. I didn't know the tune so I just made something up, which sounded awful, and then couldn't stay in key.

Saying that, I CAN sing and play bass at the same time, which made this little Rush fan VERY happy.

Geddy Lee I ain't....

jefwho · #2 03-06-2010, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Fassa Albrecht

I have got to be the world's WORST singer-bassist.

are you sure last time i checked that was my title.

Exploiter8 · #3 03-06-2010, 07:41 PM

I would hope EVERYONE has done that at least once at a practice or jam! It's called having fun! Ahhh, the memories of me singing Ozzy!

X8

Fassa Albrecht · #4 03-06-2010, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jefwho

are you sure last time i checked that was my title.

Next week I'll have evidence to back myself up....

Quote:

Originally Posted by Exploiter8

I would hope EVERYONE has done that at least once at a practice or jam! It's called having fun! Ahhh, the memories of me singing Ozzy!

X8

Hammer99 · #5 03-06-2010, 07:49 PM

Go for it. Every human has a voice. I started (hesitantly) singing 20 years ago with similar results. Today I am comfortable doing lead on 3 or 4 songs a set and do backup harmonies. I'm no Geddy either but I've developed a way to work around my range with decent results. I always remember reading how Jimi Hendrix decided to sing after hearing Bob Dylan sing, with that said I think we've all got voice but you just have to find you style, know your limits but push yourself beyond your comfort zone.

Fassa Albrecht · #6 03-06-2010, 07:54 PM

+10000000000000000000

Wh4len · #7 03-06-2010, 08:17 PM

I just suck at everything, except bass.

Medford Bassman · #8 03-07-2010, 08:29 AM

Yeah, I sing and play bass. Almost exclusively back ups. I sing lead on one song. I honestly believe the band just tolerates me when I do it.
I'm not a powerfully strong singer that's for sure.

I've been practicing more though, just so I can project better.

Thank goodness for excellent sound men!

aikakone · #9 03-07-2010, 11:21 AM

I'm a really good singer. In fact, I'd say I'm better at singing than playing bass, but I find it difficult to sing and play elaborate bass parts at the same time. My bass playing suffers more, though I occasionally have staccato sounding vocal lines (instead of the usual legato/connected) in unconscious imitation of the bass.