Are you introverted or extroverted?

[Swicked]

Stereotypically bass players are the big,silent type. I find I'm quite the opposite. So i was just wondering where you guys sit.

[JamcoPasamerson]

Of course the flaw with this poll is that extroverts are probably more likely to answer than introverts ;-)

[Buzzi]

Originally Posted by JamcoPasamerson

Of course the flaw with this poll is that extroverts are probably more likely to answer than introverts ;-)

Good Point!

I am not big (5.8) and I'm not the silent type (Usually I end up leading the band I join/assemble)

but I am definitely introverted

What makes me ask: What is a introverted person for you? "Non-Carismatic" ? "Nerd"? "The Mute Guy"???

[Frankjohnson]

I don't say much on stage, can't sing and play at the same time....but do introduce the bar staff, call for tips, tell a few jokes...

I also do the Email, website facebook and myspace, booking and talk to the people at tables that came to see us, because the other guys don't.

I don't consider myself extroverted....just proactive.

[Nic.]

I'm generally a highly introverted person... but I get high on stage or at gigs and go crazy because I'm an attention whore. So I guess I'm an extroverted bassist. So what should I put?

[Swicked]

Originally Posted by Nic.

I'm generally a highly introverted person... but I get high on stage or at gigs and go crazy because I'm an attention whore. So I guess I'm an extroverted bassist. So what should I put?

Whicever is you the majority of the time.

[Phalex]

I went with introverted, my wife would claim I'm just the opposite. I do enjoy being onstage, and being on mic in front of a 1000 people doesn't really scare me at all. I also find reading a book in my recliner with a dog in my lap to be a little slice of heaven.

Can a person be a little of both?

[Nev375]

Originally Posted by JamcoPasamerson

Of course the flaw with this poll is that extroverts are probably more likely to answer than introverts ;-)

I wouldn't be so sure about that. Introverts are commonly found perusing and posting on online forums like these, while extroverts tend to be more social out in the real world.

Generally speaking, of course.

[Lester4string]

I'd rather be on stage in front of 1000 people than at a dinner party with 5 people I dont know

[AuntieBeeb]

Originally Posted by Phalex

Can a person be a little of both?

Definitely. I often wonder whether most of the people who are introverted in everyday life (i.e., bassists) are completely different animals on stage. Normally, I'm 'the quiet one,' but the first time my folks saw me front a band, they couldn't believe it was the same person.

On the other hand, this may just suggest some kind of split-personality disorder...

[aerodyne1]

I am an introverted extrovert. In the shell at times and other times breaking the hell out of it.

[MonetBass]

Originally Posted by Phalex

Can a person be a little of both?

Yeah, where's the "carrots" option?

I was very shy and introverted growing up, but at my 20th high school reunion I had classmates dropping their jaws when I got on stage to sing and rap (Rapper's Delight w/ another classmate). So yeah, it depends on the situation, but I'm a totally different person onstage than I am in most other situations.

BTW I started drinking in college, so maybe that had something to do with it?

[MrChucklebunny]

I'm introverted.

[SamanthaCay]

I’m not human and neither of those options apply.
So where’s my option?

[kcole4001]

I'm generally very quiet, but on stage I feel like I can clown around.
The bass is essentially a prop to allow me to 'be someone else' I guess.

[TheVoiceless]

I am an extrovert, yet I am bass player first and foremost. I think the reason for this is, when I was young and wanted to learn an instrument, I wanted to play guitar. But when I went to the store with my mom, the owner told me " you don't want to play guitar, learn the bass, the world needs more bass players". Combined with the fact me and some friends were starting a band, and two of them beat me to the guitar a week before, I decided to go with the bass for the band. I think that's why I lean to the extroverted bass players as idols, Flea, Jaco, Cliff Burton,, etc..

[oldmanp03]

I think some don't know the difference between introverts and extroverts.

[dls59]

Extroverted, for sure.

[Grateful]

Introverted when possible, extroverted when needed (if that makes any sense).

[bass_snake]

I'm both. Seriously! Maybe it all depends on my mood.

Fred