Members Bert-O-325 Posted January 19, 2010 Members Share Posted January 19, 2010 Not atall happy. I went to band practise today and was promptly told by the drummer that I am now playing bass... to which I reply 'To hell, I am'. I was then told that if I do not take up position on the bass and leave my position as second guitarist... I would be chucked out. I then told the rest of the band that I am nowhere near as good at Bass as I am at guitar, I do not own a bass guitar therefore I would not play the Bass guitar for the band. This, as you can imagine, didn't go down very well with the others... so I packed up my gear and left. This all came about because the vocalist doesn't want to play bass as well as sing anymore... so he has taken position as the second guitarist (as well as singing), leaving us bass-less. I am now looking for sometime else to do, seeing as performing is part of my college course. Tell me... Was I right to walk? Or should I of stayed and just played bass? Sorry for long-ish post. Tell me, A I think it sounds more like a power-play to get you to quit, or to just belittle you. Instead of having a group discussion wherein EVERYBODY discusses options about what to do - they just dump a "you're now doing this" gank on you.More important, tho - rather than "I don't feel confident enough to play bass" or "I don't own a bass" - the real question was what part do you WANT to play in the band?..and/or is playing in this band enjoyable/important enough to you to accept playing whatever instrument nobody else wants to, regardless of how accomplished you are on it.Its all a struggle, but you should at least choose to struggle for something you want, rather than be shoved around by other's wants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dougie.Douglas Posted January 19, 2010 Author Members Share Posted January 19, 2010 I would've told them to piss off.Swearing doesn't solve anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarman3001 Posted January 19, 2010 Members Share Posted January 19, 2010 your bandmembers are all a bunch of ignorant dumb{censored}s. Seriously. Where the hell did they get the idea that any guitar player can just jump over to bass and be an equally competent bass player? I've tried playing bass before, have even recorded some bass tracks for a friends band, but I'm not even close to being a competent bass player and although I could probably sit back and play root notes in time with the drummer, I could not pass myself off as a "real" bass player and would only be a detriment to a band. Be glad you're out of that band of morons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dougie.Douglas Posted January 19, 2010 Author Members Share Posted January 19, 2010 I think it sounds more like a power-play to get you to quit, or to just belittle you. Instead of having a group discussion wherein EVERYBODY discusses options about what to do - they just dump a "you're now doing this" gank on you. More important, tho - rather than "I don't feel confident enough to play bass" or "I don't own a bass" - the real question was what part do you WANT to play in the band? ..and/or is playing in this band enjoyable/important enough to you to accept playing whatever instrument nobody else wants to, regardless of how accomplished you are on it. Its all a struggle, but you should at least choose to struggle for something you want, rather than be shoved around by other's wants. Sorry, I should of mentioned. I would rather be in a band where I can play an instument I enjoy (Guitar or sing, either), than be in a band where I have to play an instrument that I don't enjoy. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members neffrocks Posted January 19, 2010 Members Share Posted January 19, 2010 Bands are like relationships. They come and go and then you talk {censored} about the last one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hoople Head Posted January 19, 2010 Members Share Posted January 19, 2010 Swearing doesn't solve anything Of course not but it feels great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members volvo1800 Posted January 19, 2010 Members Share Posted January 19, 2010 Sorry, I should of mentioned. I would rather be in a band where I can play an instument I enjoy (Guitar or sing, either), than be in a band where I have to play an instrument that I don't enjoy. Thanks Look dude I already said you could be in my band .. . what ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dougie.Douglas Posted January 19, 2010 Author Members Share Posted January 19, 2010 Look dude I already said you could be in my band .. . what ever.My appologise. It'd be a little hard to play live... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Will Chen Posted January 19, 2010 Members Share Posted January 19, 2010 Let me give you an incredibly valuable piece of advice I wished I had followed when I was younger. Join as many different bands as you can possibly given your schedule. Why? Playing with other makes you a better player and the more people you can play with the better you will become potentially opening you to different styles and approaches you would never discover on your own or with a small select group of people. Additionally, more groups = more gigs = better networking opportunities = more pay. If one of the bands starts to take off and get serious then you can drop one or two of the less serious ones to allow greater focus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ArpeggiateTHIS Posted January 19, 2010 Members Share Posted January 19, 2010 You were well in the right. I HATE nothing more than spoilt singers that call all the shots, throw hissy fits and always have an excuse for not showing up to rehearsals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarman3001 Posted January 19, 2010 Members Share Posted January 19, 2010 Let me give you an incredibly valuable piece of advice I wished I had followed when I was younger. Join as many different bands as you can possibly given your schedule. Why? Playing with other makes you a better player and the more people you can play with the better you will become potentially opening you to different styles and approaches you would never discover on your own or with a small select group of people. Additionally, more groups = more gigs = better networking opportunities = more pay. If one of the bands starts to take off and get serious then you can drop one or two of the less serious ones to allow greater focus. I agree with this. I was in two bands recently till one imploded. Now trying to find a new second band. That said, I'm a guitar player. I could not play bass or drums or be a singer in a band. If you're a guitar player and that's what you want to play and that's what you're good at, then don't try to be something you're not just for the sake of being in a band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dougie.Douglas Posted January 19, 2010 Author Members Share Posted January 19, 2010 Let me give you an incredibly valuable piece of advice I wished I had followed when I was younger. Join as many different bands as you can possibly given your schedule. Why? Playing with other makes you a better player and the more people you can play with the better you will become potentially opening you to different styles and approaches you would never discover on your own or with a small select group of people. Additionally, more groups = more gigs = better networking opportunities = more pay. If one of the bands starts to take off and get serious then you can drop one or two of the less serious ones to allow greater focus.That is great - I have never thought of it that way before. As I mentioned... I have an acoustic set once a month, but I will see if anyone is looking for an electric guitarist for some other genres of band. Thanks a lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nuke_diver Posted January 19, 2010 Members Share Posted January 19, 2010 Dude You were set up... I would have walked too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hubert Stumblin Posted January 19, 2010 Members Share Posted January 19, 2010 They're dickheads. Find a new band (or several, as has been suggested) and get so good that you'll blast your old band into the next county. Make 'em feel like the idiots they are for forcing you out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JohnnyRaincheck Posted January 19, 2010 Members Share Posted January 19, 2010 it would suck if they went on to become the next U2... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hoople Head Posted January 19, 2010 Members Share Posted January 19, 2010 it would suck if they went on to become the next U2...You're right, having one U2 around is bad enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members _pete_ Posted January 19, 2010 Members Share Posted January 19, 2010 You're right, having one U2 around is bad enough I was gonna say the same thing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jkater Posted January 19, 2010 Members Share Posted January 19, 2010 That's what happened to Paul Mcartney. It didn't turn out bad for him, though. I'm glad he stayed in the band. More seriously, seems like you would not have been happy. you did the right thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dougie.Douglas Posted January 19, 2010 Author Members Share Posted January 19, 2010 Dude You were set up... I would have walked too... Cheers dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kellanium Posted January 19, 2010 Members Share Posted January 19, 2010 That sucks. Find a new band. And try getting over yourself while you're at it. Bass isn't all that bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dougie.Douglas Posted January 19, 2010 Author Members Share Posted January 19, 2010 To the U2 comment: :lol: To JKater: I am certainly no Paul Mcartney Cheers guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zemmy Posted January 19, 2010 Members Share Posted January 19, 2010 Dougie... {censored}em in the neck with a big rubber dick good on ya for not caving in:thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dougie.Douglas Posted January 19, 2010 Author Members Share Posted January 19, 2010 That sucks. Find a new band. And try getting over yourself while you're at it. Bass isn't all that bad. Do I have anything against bassists? No.Do I own a bass? Or otherwise play Bass? No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hoople Head Posted January 19, 2010 Members Share Posted January 19, 2010 Do I have anything against bassists? No. Do I own a bass? Or otherwise play Bass? No. Get over yourself and go buy a bass!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ExiledCrow Posted January 19, 2010 Members Share Posted January 19, 2010 Sounds like they didn't have the nuts to straight-up kick you out so gave you a choice that they KNEW you wouldn't go for. It'd be one thing if you had a bass and played it fairly regular, but .... Bunch of passive-aggressive pussies if you ask me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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