Why do some many guitarist think they have a harder job than the bassist?

Question

A couple of months ago, there was this contest I wanted be in and I thought I could make up this game were I could play bass line to the song and see if anyone could reconize it. When I told the idea to the guitarist in my band, he said "Dude, nobody cares about the bass line. If you played the guitar, people would care." I wanted to knock him out when he said that. Its not only then he or many other guitarist said stuff that made it seem like the bass is one of the easiest instrument to play. I mean no disrespect to guitarist and to those actually know the bass is importent. In my opinion, you can't do well at all with out a guitar, bass or drums

Answer 1

Normally is because most (good) guitar players can easily

play most bass lines,ideed in guitar you need more

knowledge of harmony and how to use it,normally you'll

need more ability and skills to develop a good level when

you perform,besides in orderer to get good speed and

be very articulate and clean you need to work a lot in many

different techniques to master an electric as well as an

acoustic guitar.On the other hand I totally disagree with

those who consider that a bass is easier to play;if you really

want to play very good any instrument you have to practice

so,so,so,much;the only difference between those who play

these two instruments is that normally guitar players are

better recognized,but most guitar players don't have the

same notion of rythm and creating a real solid foundation

for any song and style as most bass players do.I am a full

time and lifetime musician by the way(guitar and bass player)

Albert.

Answer 2

All of them are important to make a full band. But in Hawaii there are many bands who use as little as an ukulele or a guitar (not electric tho) to create their music. It's kinda hard to make a song with just the bass, unless you are extremely talented, but I love the bass line in all songs. In alot of reggae songs, the bass line is the most important in making the song sound good. I love songs with a good bass line!

Answer 3

I think you should look for another band. Making music with other people is a group effort, meaning EVERYBODY is equally as important to the quality of the product. When one individual thinks he is God's gift to music and everyone else is just there as subordinate support, then that person needs to be shown the door. Second to that, you cannot make good music if the personalities in the band don't like each other. A good base player adds a whole nother dimension and life to music. Don't be discouraged by this jerk, and stop trying to impress him because my guess is he is so conceded that you couldn't possibly succeed. I have a motto that I live by "If it ain't fun, DON'T DO IT" Think about it.

Answer 4

Lou Martin the keyboardist from Rory Gallaghers band, he kicks the s*it out of Ray from THe doors, as per time-honored i element to his solo in ''walk on warm coals/fingers off'' now to not teach something else of what he did at the same time as interior the band. Hmm see concern i'm havign with this question is many band individuals i recognize both play guitar and so on to some element or have contributed on the information. you recognize Rory Gallagher yerself, id like to submit for others to ascertain regrettably i'm on a library comptuer

Answer 5

I play guitar myself, amd bass does look on the outside alot more simple, there are few solos, chords, and its kind of in the background often. but it CAN be more difficult... especially the funcky styles like Flee

Answer 6

the guitarists usually think this because they play more notes.......however u cant have good music without a bass or drums =) hope that helps.....i agree with u

Answer 7

Bass takes skill, but in all honesty, there is more work in guitar.

I respect bassists and all... But I honestly do think unless you play like Geddy Lee, it isn't usually anything that much better.

Answer 8

Seriously? Somebody said that when you're not good enough to play the guitar you play the bass.

I wouldn't know though...that's juuuust what I heard.

Answer 9

Less strings. Dunno.



Depends on the type of music you play I guess.