double bass learning affects my electric bass playing?

[albertforns]

Hi All

I recently bought a double bass, but I consider I dont know how to play. I bought it to try a little bit by myself, and at the first view I think I could do things. I don't want to be a master, neither a good contrabassist, but I'd like to be able to play a bit and play with somebody just easy songs. I have had first good vibrations with it, seems cool for me.

I am a bassist with more than 12 years of experience, and I play in several groups, etc. As I know double bass playing is thecnically different, I am wondering if by learning it, it will affect my thecnique with the electric, or if I could suffer fingering/coordination problems.

I'd like to know about your experiences, thoughts, or wisdom with this compatibility affair.

Thanky you all (sorry for my english)

[Jerry Callo]

Other than using the pinky to ply 5ths,I apply standard electic technique to the acoustic. It's limiting, but I too just want to able to play certain things well on the upright. I'm not looking to be Neils Pettiford. Playing upright can only help your electric playing.

[Johannes Oehl]

I started playing the bass guitar at the age of 13, and four years later, I picked up the upright bass. My bass guitar playing really benefited from playing the upright. You get more strength in your hands, and you see your instrument from a different angle.

I suggest you should take some upright lessons, though, because it could really help you to get started quicker and better

[bluesdogblues]

I agree with above comments.

Me too would like to have one and learn to do it someday.

[vin*tone]

Your EB playing may improve dramatically. All my basses felt like short scales after learning upright.