Your role as
a player
Drummers Keep
time, add energy and drive to the music, help to keep the form together
by marking off sections of the song such as AABA, etc.
PercussionistsAdd
rhythmic interest, supply interesting sounds, add to the energy
and drive of the music.
BassThe
"heartbeat" of any band. Also, outline harmonic structure
and lay down a foundation for the architecture of the music.
KeyboardsComping
for soloist, accompany singers, supply harmonic pad, shift rhythmic
gears for the rhythm section.
GuitarSimilar
to the role of keyboard but therein lies the trap. Try not to compete
harmonically. Also very effective for "rhythm" guitar
playing and occasional lead parts or doubling of another lead player.
Can also be used as a separate voice for harmony. Example of this
could be Tpt, sax and guitar in three part harmony.
Lead playersUsually
horns, play melody, counter melodies, solo improvisation, riffs.
When listening to recordings, try to identify the players by their
roles in the band and then try to emulate what you hear.
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