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Sorry Not Sorry!
- Thread starter _Kozz_
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So I’ve let this one simmer for a bit and I’ve really enjoyed reading through everyone’s thoughts and opinions on it!I can’t read music, I use a pick and I mostly play root notes!
I play fast, hard and I have soooooo much fun doing it!
Sorry not sorry!
I made the post for a few reasons ,
One being ,Im new to being a bassist ( 4 years). I’m 42 and been playing the drums since early teens. So as I got more into bass and started signing up to bass groups; I found myself seeing a lot of “plays more than root notes” comments.
My post was all in absolute good fun, and 100% satirical / tongue in cheek. I do absolutely play root notes and a pick lol; however in my later years in life I’ve embraced who and where I am as a musician and feel quite comfortable in my own skin!
I just wanted to make a fun shoutout to other bassists like myself who definitely doesn’t play the bass in the most traditional sense, but absolutely adores the bass like TB member on year!
Try playing a 5th along with all those roots. It'll be life-changing, trust me.
You do you, and yes you have stinky feet.I can’t read music, I use a pick and I mostly play root notes!
I play fast, hard and I have soooooo much fun doing it!
Sorry not sorry!
I honestly don't know what a root note is... and I can't play with a pick.
But I can cover Rush's "Leave that thing alone, Force ten, Vital signs, Animate, Roll the bones, overture, enemy within, Vapor trail, Sweet miracle, far cry" The killers "jenny was a friend of mine, Avatar"dirt I'm buried in" and a couple Skillet songs, I also knew a bunch of church songs I forgot, But I mostly noodle.
Geddy lee ruined me because he doesn't hold the bottom end as much as he compliments Alex on guitar.
But I can cover Rush's "Leave that thing alone, Force ten, Vital signs, Animate, Roll the bones, overture, enemy within, Vapor trail, Sweet miracle, far cry" The killers "jenny was a friend of mine, Avatar"dirt I'm buried in" and a couple Skillet songs, I also knew a bunch of church songs I forgot, But I mostly noodle.
Geddy lee ruined me because he doesn't hold the bottom end as much as he compliments Alex on guitar.
I can’t read music, I use a pick and I mostly play root notes!
I play fast, hard and I have soooooo much fun doing it!
Sorry not sorry!
Don't give up. There's always a chance... if you seek help.I can’t read music, I use a pick and I mostly play root notes!
I play fast, hard and I have soooooo much fun doing it!
Sorry not sorry!
You got me to click on the thread. That counts for something.So I’ve let this one simmer for a bit and I’ve really enjoyed reading through everyone’s thoughts and opinions on it!
I made the post for a few reasons ,
One being ,Im new to being a bassist ( 4 years). I’m 42 and been playing the drums since early teens. So as I got more into bass and started signing up to bass groups; I found myself seeing a lot of “plays more than root notes” comments.
My post was all in absolute good fun, and 100% satirical / tongue in cheek. I do absolutely play root notes and a pick lol; however in my later years in life I’ve embraced who and where I am as a musician and feel quite comfortable in my own skin!
I just wanted to make a fun shoutout to other bassists like myself who definitely doesn’t play the bass in the most traditional sense, but absolutely adores the bass like TB member on year!
