“But the most distinct difference is the purpose. The bass is the steady beat that backs up the song. It helps provide a foundation, it’s fun to play, and it’s the life of the party…but it’s also stagnant…because it can’t function on its own.” His hand slides up my torso. “It’s an important instrument, but not vital like the guitar.” My breath hitches when his palm glides over my ribs and past the curve of my breast before coming to a stop on the organ threatening to beat out of my chest. “The guitar is where the heart of the song lies. Where all the passion is.”
