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Not sure what you mean by "solo bassist".
Do you mean a bassist that plays completely "solo"? Solo in front on a crowd of 2000, or solo in your bedroom?
Or do you mean a "professional bassist", someone who pays his/her bills from with money earned from playing bass, in recording sessions or in concerts?
Do you mean a bassist that plays completely "solo"? Solo in front on a crowd of 2000, or solo in your bedroom?
Or do you mean a "professional bassist", someone who pays his/her bills from with money earned from playing bass, in recording sessions or in concerts?
Whatever you mean by 'solo bassist', if there are others out there that meet the definition and are doing what you want to be doing then of course it is possible, since it has already been done. If no but you have a vision of your own future then again of course it is possible - after all, everyone has to start somewhere. But whatever that endgame looks like, the path consists of daily study and practice of things that yield development and improvement of musicianship and technical competence, coupled with good doses of patience, imagination and periodic reality checking.
To support and complement what @SteveCS just wrote, consider that every "solo bassist" (whatever that means) was at some point a "non-bassist" or even a "non-musician" before becoming a "solo bassist".
So to your question "is this possible?" the answer is a very clear "yes!".
To the additional question "is that likely?", then the answer depends upon what you mean by "solo bassist", ranging from "very likely" if you mean "bedroom solo bassist" to "quite unlikely but by no means impossible if you are talented and determined" if you mean "solo bassist playing front of a crowd of 2000".
I can't vote. "Yes" and "Are you f***ing crazy?" are not mutually exclusive.
Yes, you'd have to be f***ing crazy. But Yes, go for it.
Yes, you'd have to be f***ing crazy. But Yes, go for it.
Need more info, but went with "Are you $%^ crazy".
Questions that need answering to give you a more accurate answer:
If you are a 40 year old with no musical background, and you are a novice on bass you would get a definite "$%^& no"
The examples above are extremes. There are a million shades of grey between the two, and "god given talent" also plays a factor.
Questions that need answering to give you a more accurate answer:
- How old are you?
- Are you a musician?
- If so, how many years have you been playing another instrument?
- How many years of lessons have you had?
- How many other instruments do you play, and for how long?
- Are you a "soloist" at other instruments?
If you are a 40 year old with no musical background, and you are a novice on bass you would get a definite "$%^& no"
The examples above are extremes. There are a million shades of grey between the two, and "god given talent" also plays a factor.
Your question is way too vague for any meaningful responses. You're asking us to tell you something only you can tell yourself. If you think you can, go for it!
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These days when I hear "solo bassist" I think a person on YouTube tearing it up, maybe over rhythm tracks.
Yes, you can do that. Practice twelve hours a day. Take some lessons. Practice twelve hours a day. Listen to what other people are doing. Practice twelve hours a day.
Yes, you can do that. Practice twelve hours a day. Take some lessons. Practice twelve hours a day. Listen to what other people are doing. Practice twelve hours a day.
I've played both bass and guitar for a long time; over the last few years I've really enjoyed working up solo bass versions of songs I like, and also some more classical-type pieces. I've played the latter in a couple of open-mic settings and the response has been quite positive. Of course, my segments were only like five minutes long; I think it would be possible to put together a full set of solo stuff, but like any such endeavor you'd need to choose your material thoughtfully and make sure it sounded full and complete. I say, solo on!
Sort of, approximately, maybe as likely as being a solo classical guitar player. Who are we to tell you no?
Well the obvious answer to your question is, yes. If you play so low that, well, you get the drift.
Well, I'm a solo bassist... But if I ever go live, I'll be needing a drummer and then I wan't be a solo bassist. Althought some songs I wrote are drummerless, so in those songs I'm solo bassist.
So... Go ahead!
So... Go ahead!
I voted no, cause if you are asking a poll, while you should be practicing...well you answer your own questions...good luck. Have fun stay low.
What you get out of a bass is the sum total of how hard you are going to work at it. So as we sit, the truth is it's is possible assuming no physical impediments exist. Whether you are going to be employable or not is based on talent, education/study, and technical proficiency. Also, not being a "butt head"...LOL!! Best wishes
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Deep in the African jungle, a safari was camped for the night. In the darkness, distant drums began a relentless throbbing that continued until dawn. The safari members were disturbed, but the guide reassured them: “Drums good. When drums stop, very bad.” Every night the drumming continued, and every night the guide reiterated, “Drums good. When drums stop, VERY bad.” This continues for several days until one morning the drumming suddenly stops and all the natives panic and run screaming. The man asks the guide what’s the matter? The guide looking very frightened says: “When drums stop, VERY, VERY bad,” he said. “Why is it bad?” asked a member of the safari.
“Because when drums stop, bass solo begin!
“Because when drums stop, bass solo begin!
