2022年1月29日 · A bass guitarist uses a bass guitar that has four strings to play bass notes. On the other hand, a lead guitarist uses a traditional six-stringed guitar to play solos, melodies, and passages.

2006年7月6日 · Playing 'lead bass' is simply putting the bass in a more melodic, and up-front position in the band. Les Claypool is an extreme example - Geddy Lee is, in my opinion, a lead bass player. So is Chris Squire.

2023年9月29日 · Absolutely, a bass guitar can totally step into the spotlight as a lead instrument. There are certain musical scenarios where the bass guitar takes the reins, belting out melodious lines, whipping up solos, or even driving home the main theme of a song.

Foley tuned his bass nearly an octave higher than a standard bass guitar using piccolo bass strings and processed it through various effects, allowing him to sound like a lead guitarist.

2007年8月7日 · The bassists you've listed do play lead bass, but it's by no means a bass solo encompassing the entire song. It's a matter of knowing your scales and modes and finding little melodic licks and incorporating them into a groove.

2016年12月27日 · Alex Scott, renowned bassist and teacher, delves into the intricacies of soloing on bass guitar. Bass is traditionally an accompaniment instrument, but that doesn't mean you can't rip some...

2024年1月2日 · The 20 greatest bass solos of all time – from the fastest ‘lead bass guitarist’ to the only bass solo James Jamerson ever recorded

2022年7月20日 · If you heard me play bass, often taking some leads, you might be surprised that I don't find a lot of bass guitar sounds as leads that compelling. But that isn't anything to do with the instrument itself or even the people that are amazing at bass leads.

2021年8月30日 · Speaking as a bassplayer who would love to be able to sing while playing, I will say that is easier to do on rhythm than either lead or bass. This being said, I have noticed that a fair number of b/l players play simpler parts during the vocal and only fancy things up …

For bassists that actually lead the band I look at bass+drum duos (obviously), and bands like Primus and Tool. I'd definitely say his recommendation of Rancid fits the lead bass description. NoMeansNo. Two brothers - bassist and drummer - from Canada, took on a guitar player, but still prominent lead bass. Their album "0+2=1" is top shelf.