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, 2018 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 ****.– TimFeb 24, 2018 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 peacockFeb 24, 2018 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.– TimFeb 24, 2018 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 peacockFeb 24, 2018 at 17:40
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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, 2018 at 15:46
