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Originally Posted by blastingas10
I'm not sure I know what you mean by "single-note noodling". Isn't that what lead guitar is?
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For the most part it's what it has become but when you listen to a lot of early guitar solos playing 'lead' was more about replicating the main vocal melody of the song through the instrument. Though at this point it seems to be far more about showcasing the guitarist's technique.
The reason I mention the link with playing bass is that for the most part bass is just single note noodling and rhythmic melody as opposed to virtuosic melody like a lead player (for lack of better terms).
Also the fact that you're already contemplating the correlation between the various aspects of playing different instruments and how they relate to yours is a great sign. After all, it's ALL about playing
music, the only reason you can't apply knowledge, theory, ability, style, whatever from a different instrument to yours is an entirely self-imposed limit.
Do you have any jam buddies yet? I developed far more as a musician within a year of playing with others (maybe twice a month) than I did by playing guitar by myself everyday for 5 years.