i want to learn how to read music.

[xshawnxearthx]

i feel it's the only thing i can't really do. where should i start?

[Cameronj]

I keep saying this but the Hal Leonard Bass Method books are a great start.
Also check out www.studybass.com. There is a little bass clef quiz thingy that is pretty fun to do also.

So that is a start at least!

[FaceDown3000]

http://www.dolmetsch.com/theoryintro.htm is a good knowledge database. You better just read about the clefs in lesson one and then go to lesson two

[Stumbo]

Heres a few TB links that may help you out:

Need help reading bass clef Read bass clef
http://www.download.com/NoteCard/300...-10004005.html Software-Read bass clef training (recommended- TB member AlphaMale)
http://www.playthebass.com print flashcards for learning bass clef, print staff paper
I need to learn how to read music for bass, how do i do it? Learn to read music 1 of 2
Reading Music 2 of 2

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f22/sight-reading-486398-post6521582/ Improve site reading

Introduction to Scale and Chord Theory Intro to scale and chord theory
I need basic music theory help... Learning Theory
Music Theory/General Instruction Links TB Gen.Instruction Theory links list
Theory Forum FAQ and Links Theory (from the DB side of TB)

Newbie learning modes! Learning "modes"
The reason for Modes Reason for modes
Modes...How to use them practically in music. Using modes
Circle of Fifths Question Key signatures/Circle of 5ths/Cycle of 4ths
Circle of Fifths Question Circle of 5ths (spreadsheet format)

http://www.teoria.com/ Music Theory. Check out the tutorials, exercises and reference dictionary
http://www.musictheory.net/index.html Theory (Power Point lessons), ear trainer, more
http://www.musictheory.net/index.html Xlnt visual Beginning Music Theory (Power Point lessons), ear trainer

http://www.thelibster.com/bass/ beginners' guide/lessons, tech advice,drills, bass sound files,tips,Q&A, links/more .
http://www.cyberfretbass.com/index.php For all bassists, videos and more,

[xshawnxearthx]

now we talking!!! thanks guys.

[kraigo]

I can't top Stumbo's list (who could?), but if you can find a beginning snare drum book, it's a great way to start to get your rhythms together independently of all of the pitches.

KO

[liljawn]

People really need to start using the search button more here. I have questions all the time but I just use the search and its usually already been asked multiple times.

[mambo4]

As mentioned above, it is useful to seperate rhythm studies from pitch. Rhythm to me is by far the harder of the two.
Cliff Engle has some good exerecises for rhythm alone.

[excane]

+1 To all above. The Hal Leonard are the books I started with waaaay back.

The only hard concept for me was switching from treble clef to bass clef as saxophone was my first instrument for 8 years before I started playing bass and transposing the notes took me some time.

[Stumbo]

Originally Posted by kraigo

I can't top Stumbo's list (who could?), but if you can find a beginning snare drum book, it's a great way to start to get your rhythms together independently of all of the pitches.

KO

Great idea. I'll add it to my list of links.

[Slax]

Originally Posted by kraigo

I can't top Stumbo's list (who could?), but if you can find a beginning snare drum book, it's a great way to start to get your rhythms together independently of all of the pitches.

KO

Agreed! This was a major help when my instructor had me do this a few years ago. It's a great way to get familiar with a lot of the rhythm notations before applying them to more complicated lines. Also, it helps you really hammer home your rhythm, which is never a bad thing.

[jonster]

Thanks for recommending the Hal Leonard books. I, for one, appreciate the support!

Jon Liebman
www.JonLiebman.com