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Bass-Guitar-Music.comIntermediate Lessons: SolosPlaying a solo is one of the ultimate achievements for a bass guitarist. When you are playing a solo, your fellow band members and everyone in the audience will be watching and listening. Do not be afraid of a bass guitar solo. Just remember the basics, relax, and energetically play the notes that you have rehearsed hunderds of times. If someone in your band suggests a bass guitar solo, you should take this as a compliment. Bass guitar solos are relatively rare, and your fellow band members will probably only suggest one if they have faith in your playing ability. A solo is your time to shine. Do not be afraid of changing the tempo of the song or playing notes in a different key. Whatever you decide to do, though, be sure to practice it many times. A solo is not improvisation, it is simply a time when the attention will shift to the bass guitar. While it is best to be original, you can get ideas from other bass guitarists, especially when you are still an intermediate level player. Listen to as many songs with bass guitar solos as you can. I would recommend listening to the bass guitar solos in songs by The Who, Metallica, and Black Sabbath. During some bass guitar solos, the bass guitarist is accompanied by the drums. If you are going to be accompanied by a drummer during your solo, then you should practice with the drummer several dozen times prior to any performance. If you are not a member of a band yet, then you can still start practicing for a solo. Develop at least one solo that you can comfortably perform. This should impress the rest of the band during an audition. Remember that the tempo and rhythm are just as important as the notes that you play. A solo gives a bass guitarist more freedom, as they do not have to conform to the tempo of the rest of the band. The key points of this lesson are:
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