It’s a well-know fact that the bass plays an essential key role in a band and is widely considered the backbone of the music, being a bridge between rhythm and harmony. Most people who take up the bass do so for the purpose of playing with other musicians, at the minimum a drummer and a guitarist. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Newbie bass guitar players, however, often wonder if playing the bass without joining a music band is possible or even worthwhile. It certainly is. Many bass players enjoy playing the bass without a band. Some spend most of their time playing along with a drum machine, backing tracks, or song recordings. Others play the bass for creating their own home studio recordings and arrangements. Others still play the bass as a solo instrument. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let’s take a closer look at these aspects of solo bass playing. But first, what are the main reasons for a bass guitar player not to play in a band?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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