Which c is = to middle c on piano?

[waytoodeep03]

Total noob question here. I need to know where to start on a 5 string and when to use the b string in songs

[Sandman1278]

im pretty sure its the 17th fret on the G string, also ur low B on the 5 string is the second lowest white key on the piano

[Brandt Scanlan]

Sounds about right to me. However, the 5th fret of the G string is written as middle C for bass music.

[pklima]

17th fret G string is correct. However, basses play an octave lower than written so if you're looking at bass music and see a middle C, that would be 5th fret G string.

As for the B string, you can start by using it as a thumbrest most of the time and only occasionally play notes on it for a "special effect". You will soon figure out for yourself when the music calls for it and when it doesn't.