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    Carrot News Megathread

    I can't understand anything she's saying but this video criminally only had two likes when my Google alerts notified me of its existance.
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    Learning to read music

    Found the bass clef version on Evan Tate Music - Store!
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    Learning to read music

    Great advice, all, thank you very much!
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    Learning to read music

    I had two years of musicals at the high school (pro musicians, kids doing the singing) but it closed, it was a great opportunity, but I don't think I'll have another chance.
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    Learning to read music

    Thanks for the info! I am assuming from the sax on the cover that this book is in treble clef? If so, that's okay, but I will probably hold off until I get bass clef down.
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    Learning to read music

    I also found this video which was helpful
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    Learning to read music

    Is there a consensus best book for learning to read music (as a 62-year old)? I have a lot of theory (several college courses) but lost my sight reading abilities through lack of use. Will anything work? Suggestions from search: Simandl etudes Jeff Berlin Bass Mastery book Simplified...
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    Double Bass What are some ways a bassist can react, and what do you think of social media as a way of being contacted?

    This lick is changing from the half-time feel to straight half-note triplets.
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    Adding some books to my bass method collection. Thoughts on these titles?

    I think these are three great books, I own all three (I bought the Chuck Sher book in 1982)
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    Genzler Kinetix 800 vs Mesa D800

    I thought it sounded good for the gig. That was one of the last gigs I played, I had some hand problems and I had carpal tunnel release surgery on both hands later last year. I haven't been able to play since then, but I am hoping to ease back into it soon. Gear hasn't been my priority for a...
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    Double Bass Playing Quarter Tones In Tune

    I am surprised if none of you have seen the Angine de Poitrine videos circulating. He plays quarter tones in tune because they're fretted.
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    Anyone gone to "silent" practice?

    My Phil Jones Big Head is in my travel bass bag.
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    Anyone gone to "silent" practice?

    My setup is very similar: Tascam Model 12 mixer --> Schiit Magni --> Sennheiser HD 800 headphones Backing tracks: iPad --> Schiit Modi 5 DAC --> Stereo input Bass: DI --> Pedalboard --> Mixer --> Ampeg B15 (optional, I almost always play with just headphones) Vocal: Mic --> Mixer
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    Carrot News Megathread

    From article: Aldi reveals the surprising benefits of carrots in powering marathon runners “They [carrots] provide a gentle, steady source of energy thanks to natural sugars, while their high water content helps support hydration. They also contain potassium for muscle function and...