14. Conclusion

The bassist plays a very important role in a band. His or her task is to support the band's groove. But besides laying a solid foundation, bass playing allows for expressive soloing with different playing techniques, which can earn the bass player some dedicated fans, as famous bassists such as Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers have demonstrated.

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