Basses

I've recently taken up the bass guitar because it was the only popular instrument that I haven't tried. I have also found out that I like much more than any other instruments I have tried. In my playing I have noticed a large amount of people have a large arsenal of bass related jokes most of which point to it's inability to easily be heard in songs. They then proceed to go on a spree of never-ending jokes about how the bass is not important at all and how the bassist is the "loser" of the band. First off, let me set all you self-worshipping Guitar Hero playing fascists straight. The next time that you are able to pry your frail, un-callused fingers away from your oh-so-difficult, color coordinated version of "Through The Fire And Flames" go to your computer and pull up your favorite song on iTunes or Windows Media Player. Then find that song without a bass part in it. I guarantee you it will sound horrible. Second, try taking up an actual instrument. If you can play a sequence of colored circles in sucession then you have some musical talent. Try the drums, guitar, or bass. If you don't want all the spotlight of a regular guitar, rythm guitar is always an option.