[quote name='Eight' post='549472' date='Jul 23 2009, 10:28 PM']I thought I saw a similar topic once, but couldn't find anything when I searched.
There is a possibility I may have talked myself into a sort of casual jamming type situation with some more experienced musicians - it's not concrete yet, but could happen. I've been honest in saying how short a time I've been playing, how limited my abilities are etc. etc. but obviously the prospect of doing this thing is still a little daunting. I was thinking about it all this morning, and figured that there's not much I can do in a short time about my level; but it could make a big difference if I can somehow gel with the drummer asap if/when we start playing.
Wondering if anyone has any tips for doing this? I'm sure there's no magic trick to it all, but this is an area of bass playing that I have no knowledge of and would rather not test their patience any more than necessary.
Cheers.[/quote]
I haven't read the whole thread, so apologies if this has been said, but this is how I'd approach it.[list]
[*]Keep your eyes and ears wide open.
[*][b]Watch his kick foot[/b], lock in with it.
[*]Make eye contact with him (although not so much that he starts thinking you fancy him, of course).
[*]You should get a good idea of his feel fairly quickly -- when he puts in a fill, go with it if you can, it sounds wicked and can work really well.
[*]Befriend him, buy him beer, make sure he reciprocates
[*]Enjoy.
[/list]There are few things better or more satisfying than playing with a good drummer. A good rhythm section will make an average band sound great, but a sloppy rhythm section will make even the best band suck.
EDIT: just read through. +1 for following the drummer, if the guitard goes wrong then that's his lookout. Keep the rhythm section solid.