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Can all bassist play upright basses as well is it easay to learn???

Discussion in 'Bassists [BG]' started by Martha01, Sep 23, 2002.


  1. Sep 23, 2002 #1
    Martha01

    Martha01

    Sep 20, 2002
    the name is Contrabass
     
  4. Sep 23, 2002 #2
    Marty Forrer

    Marty Forrer

    Sep 27, 2000
    Napier, New Zealand.
    I suppose any bass guitarist could pick up an upright and quickly figure out where the notes are, but to play it with authority and conviction requires a lot of practice and a good teacher. While having similar function to a bass guitar, it is really a different instrument, and is very much more "physical".
     
  8. Sep 23, 2002 #3
    Bruce Lindfield

    Bruce Lindfield Unprofessional TalkBass Contributor Gold Supporting Member

    Dec 13, 1999
    Brighton, England, UK, Europe
    I liked Ed's quote about your typical BG player having gone through their first 5 cover bands while the Double Bassist is still trying to project a decent tone across to the other side of the room!

    Or something like that! ;)