17 years old, just outa high school, bass guitarist of 3 years, cellist of 9 years

jesusplaysbass · #1 10-05-2006, 07:26 AM

wanting to take up the double bass....mainly jazz, but also interested in doing some orchestral/chamber stuff...

Where do i start? buying a bass? crappy beginner bass, or mid market bass? can i get one for both jazz and orchestral, or do most ppl who do both have 2? teacher? shuld i find a bass guitar teacher who also teaches upright? or pay for extra lessons or what? any people been in similar situations, im imagining it will be a fairly easy transition.

nicklloyd · #2 10-05-2006, 08:54 AM

Read through the newbie threads at the top of each db forum, get a teacher that plays upright and uses a bow, and be patient.

Nadav · #3 10-05-2006, 02:09 PM

Don't expect the tranisition to be easy - you are talking about two very different instruments. DB is much more demanding physically, so get a good teacher (read: someone who primarily plays DB rather than electric) and get your technique in order. You should consider starting with a rental bass before investing in your own.

Have fun!

bassist14 · #4 10-05-2006, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by nicklloyd

and be patient.