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    Double Bass How much and what to practice to start plaing in an orchestra

    Many thanks for all the thoughts. I agree that a teacher would be great - for both ability and keeping bad habits at bay. If anyone is reading this and in the same position, I've just taken delivery of a playalong book/cd called double bass playtime - seems to be a great tool as the songs are...
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    Double Bass How much and what to practice to start plaing in an orchestra

    Could I ask how you would reply differently to someone in my position? I am in my thirties and have played double bass for around ten years. I have only ever played finger style and limited myself to simple jazz standards and church music. I am only comfortable using the 'starter' postitions...