The Bass Guitar SoloExecutive summary by Ricky Sharples
 bass solos The bass guitar is an integral part of any band these days. Even though the bass guitar is descended from the double bass, a solo instrument used in orchestral music, rock and roll bass guitarists seem to have been inspired by their counterparts in jazz when it comes to soloing. It is typical of many bass solos in that it is unaccompanied. The list of bass solos in modern music in rock, funk, jazz and fusion could go on and on but it is in pop music that bass solos have been successful as musical works in their own right. Inspired by the American solo guitarist, Duane Eddy, Jet Harris left the shadows to pursue a solo career. In 1962 he had a hit single with the 1940 song, Besame Mucho played as a solo on a six string bass guitar. Another hit bass guitar solo was by The Shadows themselves with Stingray recorded in 1965. The orchestra was merely the backdrop for a simple melody played on the bass guitar. If you are interested in playing bass guitar, the most common course of action to take is to learn to play a regular guitar first.
Playing Bass Guitar Solos This iconic solo by John Entwistle is typical of the bass solo modeled on similar solo breaks played on double bass and bass guitar in jazz music. The Who’s solo also imitates jazz bass solos in that it is played without other instruments behind it. There have been many bass solos included in rock, funk and jazz but only in pop music has the bass guitar solo stood alone as a piece of music. If you want to play bass guitar, you might want to consider learning to play a regular guitar first. There are also some lessons available for free plus you can view heaps of bass solos and bass guitar lessons on the various video sites. Once you have some practice on the bass guitar under your belt there is blinding variety of bass guitar techniques to try before you begin seriously to play solos. Check out other guide on Ibanez Guitar.
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