Trio

[EddiePlaysBass]

For me, the biggest ... fewer moving parts. We actually thought of naming a trio "FEWER MOVING PARTS", but thought the two guys we cut from the five-piece might get butt hurt over it ...

That really is a cool, creative name for a band...and thoughtful of you guys not to use it for fear of hurting your former partners. Betcha somebody reads this and steals it!

I don't know ... "Butt Hurt" doesn't really sound like too cool a name for a band, now does it?

 

[pklima]

Fewer Moving Pants, on the other hand... since it's a trio you can introduce yourselves as "I'm Fewer, that's Moving on drums, and our guitarist, he's Pants!"

 

[friendlybass]

Given your screen name, the irony in this post is hilarious.

You can be a musical curmudgeon and friendly!

 

[the harp unstrung]

When you see Aerosmith you can see a 6th member on stage. When you see Green Day you can see a 4th member. If you nee them that's ok. I want to see live music. Notice I said see.

Friends and I recently saw The Black Keys...officially a duo! This was the first time...of four...that I've seen them play as anything but a duet. They had a excellent bassist (playing an old pink Bronco bass modified with a P-Bass (looking) pickup) and a second guitar player who took the spotlight for about 10 seconds during the night. They Sounded Great! I'd much prefer augmenting the live sound with live musicians. I'm sure that there is a place for pre-recorded tracks...maybe singer/songwriter type shows in a small setting?

 

[Dondabass]

+1

If you are in a trio, you need to get away from the mindset that you have to play it exactly like the original. Just make it sound good. I played in a trio that did a lot of Motown. The people packing the dance floor didn't seem to mind what was missing.

Agree 100%. I play in a trio with a classic rock setlist. All three of us sing, and I humbly say that the musicianship is very strong. It is possible to play Beatles, Stones, Petty, British Invasion, etc. with this lineup if you pay careful attention to the essentials of the song (signature lines and the proper groove. My favorite lineup to play in. Choosing the right material is imperative. You may like a certain song, but if it won't work in this format, don't do it.

 

[jive1]

Agree 100%. I play in a trio with a classic rock setlist. All three of us sing, and I humbly say that the musicianship is very strong. It is possible to play Beatles, Stones, Petty, British Invasion, etc. with this lineup if you pay careful attention to the essentials of the song (signature lines and the proper groove. My favorite lineup to play in. Choosing the right material is imperative. You may like a certain song, but if it won't work in this format, don't do it.

In my opinion, a good song is a good song whether it is done solo on an acoustic guitar or with a full symphony orchestra and choir. The strength of a song can carry a multitude of arrangements.

 

[Unemploid]

my bro and i will probably always be a trio. i can't attempt to be in another band until i get a car and a drivers license. my bro is great at guitar, but he wouldn't do anything or pursue finding or playing with another band. if only one of us could drum. we found a drummer, thanks to me. everything is going well, but you can't be too careful.

 

[SteveC]

While I like the options a 4 or more piece gets you - extra pads from a keyboard player, extra strums from another guitar, etc. - I really enjoy playing in a trio. The limited pay also goes further.

 

[the_stoot64]

I love trios, but a lot of people can't pull them off. Some of the worst examples are bands covering AC/DC.

Live at Leeds is always what I listen too when I need trio inspiration.

 

[Rocker949]

Three-piece bands are both fun to play in and listen to. My first choice.