"I listened to many different types of instruments and music, and have always tried to look at the bass as an instrument as opposed to only a bass"
- Billy Sheehan
About this Quote
Billy Sheehan's quote talks to the value of taking a look at the bass as an instrument in its own right, instead of merely as a supporting function to other instruments. He suggests that by listening to various types of instruments and music, he has actually had the ability to acquire a greater gratitude for the bass and its potential. This is an important pointer that the bass is a powerful instrument in its own right, and should not be neglected. By taking the time to listen to various kinds of music and instruments, we can get a greater understanding of the bass and its abilities. Sheehan's quote encourages us to take a look at the bass as an instrument, rather than simply a bass, and to value its unique qualities. By doing so, we can gain a greater gratitude for the bass and its potential.
This quote is written / told by Billy Sheehan somewhere between March 19, 1953 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from USA.
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