File Under: what have I gotten myself into, synthesizer edition

Post date: 2018-11-10 07:48:59

I've been asked to play a synth in an indie pop band. I grew up playing classical piano and am still competent with a keyboard, but I don't know how it works with being a keyboard player in a band (composed of guitar, bass, drums). I need ... a book or website? examples of bands I could listen to? Some kind of instruction or guidance.

They have not had a keyboard player in the past and are mostly looking for an additional instrument to bulk up the sound so I don't need to be fancy, but I'd like to be competent.

All their songs are originals and are relatively simple. I've been going through figuring out the keys, chords, and melodies - but like, what parts am I supposed to play? Should I play along with the singer, or just some chords? Mix it up? What? I am not good at improvisation, but I have a good sense of rhythm and can read music and have a good instinctive feel for music in general.

Are there any Mefite keyboard players who might have some tips or ideas of where to get started?

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