My band has been fooling around with the tape machine and the bass player suggested that I play counter-point to the track I already did. What does he mean?
asked Feb 24 '18 at 15:21
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1Probably worth asking him. Either he'll know and explain it properly, or won't, and will look a bit of a ****. – Tim Feb 24 '18 at 17:19
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@Tim-I guess I don't wish to reveal my own ****ishness to him. There's politics everywhere. – skinny peacock Feb 24 '18 at 17:29
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Counterpoint means the same in music whether it's guitar, piano, trumpet or flute. Google it too, and note the many choices for definitions. Then ask him. – Tim Feb 24 '18 at 17:36
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@Tim-As usual, your comments are pretty much spot on and helpful to me. Why can't I think that way? – skinny peacock Feb 24 '18 at 17:40
If you were playing a melody, play a different one that weaves against it, rather than just doubling up or adding a harmony line. More generally, he's probably suggesting you 'fill in the gaps' of what you played before. Have a musical conversation with it!
answered Feb 24 '18 at 15:46
