Why would anyone not play bass?

[lbbc]

I can't think of ONE reason not to play bass!

 

[JeezyMcNuggles]

Right?

I mean... really...

right?

Cause they want women, fame, and fortune. They also like being able to hear themselves play music on stage.

 

[gln1955]

The uncool instrument are the triangle, the accordion, and the oboe. Tambourine and cowbell could also be considered uncool, but it depends on the player.

Accordion? Nobody is cooler than this guy

 

[bassbully]

Cuz they heard that only fat guys who stand at the back of the stage play bass.

 

[dan1952]

Because they don't want to be the fat guy standing in the back who got lumbered with the bass.

 

[JGbassman]

Agree. I prefer the WHAT, WHEN, WHO and especially HOW threads for superior signal to noise ratios.

Who’s on first....

 

[Rib 13]

resistance is futile

but capacitance has potential!

 

[Marko 1]

Keytar is the coolest. No argument:

Hey, I have one of those. Bought it for a buddy to use in a band that never materialized. I'm pretty sure it has some cool bass sounds on it, maybe I'll switch.

 

[blue4]

To be honest, more then a few people I've met over the years who viewed playing bass as it's own experience and not as a demotion due to band politics or talent have ended up preferring to play bass in other projects. Once you flip your mind from melodies and posing solos, you find that filling the bass section is very rewarding. This goes for DB, tuba, bass clarinet, baritone sax and everything else considered "less sexy".

 

[Ellery]

Right?

I mean... really...

right?

Totally.

 

[Marko 1]

I far prefer playing bass in a band/jam context than any other instrument. I only enjoy cowboy-chording a guitar in my music room so I can sing my favorite “listening” type songs-- not something I'll likely ever take out.

 

[LowDownHawkeye]

which begs the question: Which are the uncool instruments? (besides keyboards with a keytar)

Clarinet. Cajon. Tambourine.

Yes, I’ve played each of these. Pity me if you must.

 

[Deleted member 165050]

Clarinet. Cajon. Tambourine.

Yes, I’ve played each of these. Pity me if you must.

Clarinet? Very cool if in a klezmer band...

 

[LowDownHawkeye]

Clarinet? Very cool if in a klezmer band...

I think you just made my point for me.

(Before anyone gets up in arms, I’m joking. I appreciate lots of styles of music. I find I really like to see people express their talent with enthusiasm, whether in music, sports, art, whatever, even if it isn’t a style or sport that I naturally gravitate to.)

 

[Oberst]

Who’s on first....

I don’t know.

 

[TheReceder]

Because signal loss is too great when using an extended cable while cross country ballroom dancing.

 

[TheReceder]

The uncool instrument are the triangle, the accordion, and the oboe. Tambourine and cowbell could also be considered uncool, but it depends on the player.

Ok.. I think I found the coolest tambourine player....

 

[saabfender]

No argument here. It's definitely the easiest of the cool instruments.

It’s also the coolest of the easy instruments. So there.

 

[Rib 13]

Clarinet. Cajon. Tambourine.

If they were all available as Flying V versions, I'd play 'em

 

[Joe Nerve]

Accordion? Nobody is cooler than this guy

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Accordian to you! Not me.