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    4-Part Harmony Teacher Available

    I am available locally in NJ or via Skype to teach 4-part harmony based on the Schoenberg Theory of Harmony treastise. Understanding how to voice harmony in 4 parts via Schoenberg's method (which essentially is a study of Bach) gives one a profoundly deep understanding of music. It cleared up...
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    Question about forum use

    Hello, Is there a space in the forum for me to advertise my music teaching services? Thanks, M
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    *SOLD* K & K Bass Pickup

    This is the pickup: [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] Never been used. Asking $50 Thanks.
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    Pirastro Obligato String Set for sale!

    4ths tuning strings. Never left the package. Never been used. Asking $100 Thanks.
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    Double Bass Gerald Genssler's Jazz set ... the arco sound?

    yes, i know of these posts. however, they do not address my question.
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    Double Bass Gerald Genssler's Jazz set ... the arco sound?

    Anyone on here who has played Genssler's Jazz set .. .. I know everyone praises the pizz sound but how does the arco sound?
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    eletric fifth tuning convert

    how did you do it as far as strings is concerned? did you have to get a certain type and/or measurement of strings? could it be done for a six string?
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    Double Bass Piano Playing means better bass playing?

    emilo, i can't seem to find ed's thread on learning a tune. can you help? james
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    Double Bass Wasn't RED a GREAT Player?

    paul, do you have anymore info on scott lafaro and his mentorship with red. i'm a huge lafaro fan. but i just switched to fifths and am learning about the great red. also, would love to hear about your stints with bill evans! james
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    string guages? fifths tuning on a 6-string

    i'm assuming i have to get the 4th tuned strings in different guages. if so, can someone give me the fifths tuning guages for a 6-string electric bass? thanks much!
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    Double Bass G String Recommendation: 5ths tuning

    i'm about to get masuzzo's book, but in the meantime could someone give me some fingering tips for traveling up and down one string two octaves as i feel that this is one of the skills that is necessary to master this tuning. is it standard cello fingerings? thanks, james
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    Double Bass G String Recommendation: 5ths tuning

    I see on the forum many have recommended Spirocore for the Low C when tuning in fifths. What type would someone recommend for the G string. I'm looking for a great pizzicato sound but also a nice warm arco sound. Thanks, James
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    Double Bass How to replace double bass strings

    I need to replace my E and A or 4th and 3th strings respectively. I'm replacing them with the low B and the F# for the 5ths tuning. Can someone walk me through the "how to" of properly replacing the strings myself without having to go to a bass guy. Thanks much, James
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