Bassists Are Their Own Worst Enemies

[phillybass101]

Some players play roots and fifths better than others.

 

[Fergie Fulton]

A player who is criticised for being busy normally get it from those who are not......never ever heard a busy bass player criticise a player for not being busy.......I find in my experience this is a one way street seen as two way traffic.

 

[Joenok]

I do find it awarding to play what I feel when I play the song.. -any genre really.
If´d ever stop and think "what will the audience/other musicians think" -I would shake it off, and do what feels right. For me as a bassplayer, that´s what it´s all about.
Guess it´s just as much a question of judgement, as in skill.

Lee Sklar, mentioned earlier in this post is a good example of a bassist that that can fit in just about any ensamble. Guy has been playing professionally for 245 years, I´m sure he´s got some chops when needed.

 

[JimmyM]

You can't play a song like "Sussudio" without having good chops, that's for sure!