Maggie May

[ArtechnikA]

I've heard this song since it was new; now I need to learn to play it.
Two separate, related questions:
On the recording, is the midrange-forward counter-melody and solo section guitar or bass?
How is this typically approached in cover-band-land? Does the bass player do the solo sections, (possibly second) guitar?

I'll run this by the BL/guitar guy to see how he wants it done, but I'm curious how this is approached in bass-player land... Pretty sure I can learn the solos adequately but if it's not my part, I can devote attention elsewhere...

 

[Malcolm35]

In the world I played in --- where the bass took care of the chord tone harmony, I.e. R-5-8-5, or R-3-5-7, --- I never went higher than the 9's (skill level) and then the other instruments took care of the melody. Now a solo break can be passed to you, and then you revert to scale tones, I.e. melody notes for your solo rendition -- of the tune. Pentonics work for first time solos, but IMO a lead break should play the tune. Why? The tune was being played continue with your version of the tune, then pass the lead to someone else. If not ready for this pass the lead break to someone that is ready.

It really breaks down to what the song and band director wants. More than one way to skin this cat.