Just for the experience?

[Jazz Ad]

it's a shame because being in a band is on my bucket list

You shall quickly find out one of the best things about playing bass. We're in demand.

 

[Bredian]

Bad Girlfriend....Nickelback??

He is only hammering on the F 2x's I think, but I like to keep the bass steady through that...does that make sense?

WOW - just sent that to my guitarist....smoken' tune. Of course, got a "nice girl" female singer.... I'll be rewriting a few words! (she responded - not for her!! "see if __ will sing it" )

 

[adrianpavone]

One point: If you leave the band as a number of people have suggested how hard would it be to start another band with the drummer and singer? Especially if they are having or seeing the same issues with the guitard then normally it's entirely possible. I assume you have their contact details.

And in regards to being in a band being on your bucket list: Even if you quit this one you'll be able to get into another. Check on here (Wanted: Bass Players - TalkBass Forums is a good place to start), go to jams in your local area (where people are often looking for band members), and failing those your local music shops will normally have adverts on the billboards.

Bass players are always in demand: We get our pick of the band we are in. And if the guitarist (who is a dime a dozen) doesn't get that and treat you with the respect you deserve, normally you just want to move on.

I realise that you're a friend and so don't want to leave and cause him problems due to the friendship, but another three months of putting up with this? Do you think your sanity can take it? Your health and individual well-being comes before any friendship.

Just my $0.02.

 

[Bredian]

Cover band rehearsals come with a few of my rules to keep them fun and productive.

1. If you want to play my instrument, here it is. Leave me alone.

2. We do not listen to music, you can do that on your own time and its a slap in the face to the team mates that took their own time to listen to it.

3. No music lessons. Its a slap in the face of those that took the time to learn their own parts.

4. We need to play each song one time. That's plenty to show me what needs to be worked on at home.

5. As soon as we recognize a disagreement we drop it and move on.

6. Each guy in turn picks a song, then we play/butcher it (no questions asked). Thats at rehearsal. At a gig we play what the audience wants.

If you adhere to my rules 95% will just "fall" together. You will build a song list quickly. Total respect for your team mates. You will find that 5% that needs attention after a few rehearsals. Most bands focus on the 95% and get impatient thinking we need to listen, lessons, repetitions etc.

In our instant gratification society its hard to not focus on little issues and spend tons of time on them (like repeating a song til we get it) or (arguing how a song goes) or (or sitting thru lessons). Those that don't have the patience (cuz I "have to" show him how to play) can not do this.

Bottom line here is "a band only goes as fast as the slowest team mate". Picking on that team mate will only result in getting another slowest team mate.

Most excellent!