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Here are a few links that I've collected along the way that I've found enlightening and hope you will as well.

GET THE MOST OUT OF TB
Read as many of the FAQ's in each forum as you can, possibly bookmarking them for future reference.

Fill out your "User Profile", especially the equipment you own. Many TB'rs will check your equipment list and music influences before posting an answer to a thread you create.

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http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showpost.php?p=79390&postcount=1 TB posting and etiquette tips

*Note: On TB, G.A.S. or GAS means Gear Aquisition Syndrome

SEARCHING TB
Do a TB search before you create a new thread. The internal TB is limited to words 3 characters or more. IMO, the Google search option is more flexible. Google's Advanced Search parameters help refine your searches. Putting a "year" in your search terms is one method to limit responses.

Here's a link to a helpfull Google search tutorial: http://www.googleguide.com/crafting_queries.html
example: The - is used for any search where you don't want to see a result with a certain word included.

SUBSCRIBING TO TB THREADS
In your "MyTalkBass" control panel, menu selection "Edit Options". Click on "Edit Options", select "Default Thread Subscription Mode". I find it useful to choose "Daily email notification". TB sends an email for each thread you post in so you can read subsequent replies w/o having to log in.

RECEIVING NOTIFICATION OF PRIVATE MESSAGES
Within the "Edit Options" page, you can setup TB to send you an email when you receive a Private Message (PM). This is very helpful if you don't log on regularly.

LINK SECTION
For ease of use, outline of links by Category and Sub-Category.

1. MUST READS

2. FOR NEWBIES & NON-NEWBIES

3. LEARNING:
~Practicing
~Online Lessons
~Ear Training
~Books and Instructional Materials
~Theory
~Getting Creative
~Going "pro"
~Teaching Bass
~Software
~Free Jam Tracks

4. COLLEGE MUSIC

5. STYLES:
~Blues
~Funk, Groove, R&B
~Latin
~Jazz
~Metal
~Hip Hop

6. BEING IN A BAND
~Starting
~Auditioning
~Leaving the band
~Band Management
~Band Names
~Band Rehearsals/Gigs/P.A.
~Cool Rigs, Equipment and Info
~Building/Fixin' Stuff
~Guitars

7. EFFECTS/ ACCESSORIES

8. OTHER
~Tips for day to day living

1. MUST READS
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=429034 If I only knew then..
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=434246 Best musical advice
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=481465 Things every bassist should know

2. NEWBIES & Non-NEWBIES
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=489818 Beginners mistakes/where to start
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showpost.php?p=6776933&postcount=40 How to develop musically
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=363909 Find a teacher
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=484065 Guitarists switching to bass

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?p=6817723 First bass advice
http://www.garywillis.com/pages/bass/bassmanual/setupmanual.html How to setup a bass
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=55969 Upgrade bass or amp first?

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=513657 Buying cables 1 of 2
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=507568 2 of 2
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=511817 Comfortable strap 1 of 3
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=493548 2 of 3
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=522579 3 of 3

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=500040 Tab or not to tab?
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=504263 Getting off tabs
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=520008 Sight read or not?


http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=481548 TB member Dmanlamius-great beginners site
http://www.thelibster.com/bass/ Intro Bass Lesson (click on "Beginners")

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=419687 Read bass clef
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showpost.php?p=7067672&postcount=6 Learning rythym
http://www.download.com/NoteCard/3000-2133_4-10004005.html Software-Read bass clef (recommended- TB member AlphaMale)
http://www.playthebass.com print bass clef flashcards and staff paper
http://www.musictheory.net/index.html Visual Beginning Music Theory (Power Point lessons), ear trainer


3. LEARNING
~Practicing
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=79878 How to practice 1 of 2
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=50170 2 of 2

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?p=6634274 Headphone amps/mixers/trainers
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=499438 Recommendations for good headphones
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=519742 Help! My wrist/fingers are sore and/or tingling
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=509908 Repairing cuts on your fretting fingers

~Online lessons
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=490379 Who's the best Youtube teacher?

http://www.playbassnow.com with MarlowDK
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=481548 TB member Dmanlamius-great beginners site
http://www.musicdojo.com/index.asp Online bass course (5 day free trial)
http://www.cliffengel.com/ Free and paid lessons from Cliff Engel
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?p=6857992#post6857992 Cliff Engel customer reviews

http://www.studybass.com/ Bass studies,online metronome,bass clef tutor & more
http://www.activebass.com/ Tab based lessons by members for members
http://www.thelibster.com/bass/ Beginners' guide/lessons, tech advice,drills, bass sound files & more.
http://www.cyberfretbass.com/index.php For all bassists, videos & more,

~Books and instructional materials
http://www.bassbooks.com/shopping/default.asp Books, DVDs, all styles and methods
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=491293 Looking for the Bass "Bible"
http://playbassnow.com/recommended-learning-materials/ MarlowDK's recommended books
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=498831 "Best" theory/harmony book
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=99676 TB Book Links - all styles,levels and techniques
http://www.jonliebman.com/ See all of Jon's books and others

~Ear training.
http://www.good-ear.com/
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/IcerC/OnlineScreen.swf Test your ear
http://www.miles.be/ Great, free downloadable ear trainer (basic/advanced) - uses chords to help you. Solfege training included. "Must have" program.

~Theory
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=479642 Learn to read music 1 of 2
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=479401 2 of 2

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?p=6521582 Improve site reading

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=125519 Intro to scale & chord theory
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=473968 Learning Theory
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=56761 TB Gen.Instruction Theory links list
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=88294 Theory (from the DB side of TB)

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2338584&postcount=4 Learning "modes"
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=507769 Reason for modes
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=485421 Using modes
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=498975 Key signatures/Circle of 5ths/Cycle of 4ths
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showpost.php?p=6703697&postcount=22 Circle of 5ths (spreadsheet format)

http://www.teoria.com/ Music Theory. Check out the tutorials, exercises and reference dictionary

~Getting creative
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=511516 Where does creativity come from?

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?p=80043 Creating bass lines 1 of 3
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=125536 2 of 3 - Target Approach
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?p=6770334 3 of 3 - For a jam

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=506691 Playing scales

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=491679 Playing behind/ahead of the beat
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=500896 "Feel"

~Going "pro"
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showpost.php?p=6777192&postcount=7 Becoming a session player
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=173311

~Teaching Bass
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=493881
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=353486

~Software: Transcribing, Slow Downer, Looping, Recording, Utilities
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=481448 Slow down software 1 of 2
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=23303 2 of 2

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=142112 Transcribing software

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=269168 Free music software
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=501892 Cheap but good recording software

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=374400 Computer utilities/software you can't do without

~Free Jam tracks
http://www.freejamtracks.com/index.html Note: there are still free tracks. Scroll down below the Stevie Ray video (current as to 2/7/09).
http://www.cyberfretbass.com/jam-zone/index.php Drum tracks

4.COLLEGE MUSIC
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=479377 So you want to be a music major in college?
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=484028 Solfege
http://www.miles.be Solfege training. Free downloadable program
http://www.music.vt.edu/musicdictionary/ Virginia Tech Multimedia Music Theory Dictionary
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=507075 Auditioning for college jazz band
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=480154 College audition dilemma
http://imslp.org/wiki/Main_Page Classical sheet music (free)

5. STYLES
~Blues
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=517439 First blues "open mic." jam 1 of 3
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=469825 2 of 3
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=517730 3 of 3

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=506931 Slow blues
http://www.music.vt.edu/musicdictionary/appendix/blues/Bluesprogression.html Blues progressions explained w/ audio samples

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=522409 Influential blues musicians (mostly) pre-1959
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blues History

http://www.amazon.com/Blues-Bass-Jon-Liebman/dp/0793586682 "Blues Bass" by TB member Jonster (John Liebman)
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=502819 Blues books
http://www.amazon.com/Razor-Sharp-Blues-Guitar-Turnarounds-Music/dp/B000PHU7J2 "101 Razor-Sharp Blues Turnarounds by Larry McCabe
http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Rhythm-Guitar-Guide-Blues/dp/1574241389/ref=pd_sim_b_1 "Complete Rhythm Guitar Guide for Blues Bands" by Larry McCabe


~Funk,Groove,R&B
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showpost.php?p=6527889&postcount=10 Links to over 20 funk,groove and R&B bass players
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=314342 Funk 101
http://www.amazon.com/Funk-Bass-Bui...079351620X/ref=pd_sim_b_5/185-2146101-2319058 "Funk Bass" by TB member Jonster (John Liebman)
http://www.amazon.com/Funkmasters-Great-James-Rhythm-Sections/dp/1576234436/ref=pd_sim_b_1 R&B/Funk
http://shop.jonliebman.com/product....FFD92FA.qscstrfrnt02?categoryId=1&productId=8 " Standing in the Shadows of Motown" James Jamerson book/CD
http://shop.jonliebman.com/product.sc?categoryId=1&productId=31 Funk Bass Bible

~Latin
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=501425 Learning Latin music
http://www.amazon.com/Latin-Bass-Bo...=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1232222000&sr=1-1 "The Latin Bass Book" by Oscar Stagnaro and Chuck Sher

~Jazz
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9859 Learning
http://www.outsideshore.com/primer/primer/index.html Improvization Primer - Sabatella (Book/Online)
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=522578 Walking bass lines examples
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=502252 Walking bass lines books
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=482544 Jazz Scales
http://www.jazzstandards.com/history/index.htm History of Jazz

~Metal
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=485799 Metal
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=290907 How to scream/growl

~Hip-Hop
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=514529

6. BEING IN A BAND
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=497571 How "good" do you have to be to play in a band?

~Starting
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=495628 Covers vs. Originals
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=496467 Playing in a 3 piece band
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showpost.php?p=6999210&postcount=9 Advertising for new member(s)

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showpost.php?p=6777630&postcount=9 New Band
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=493356 Cover band

~Auditioning
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=483181 How to audition for new band 1 of 2
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=508611 2of 2
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=494723 Auditioning -new member 1 of 3
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=492200 2 of 3 -red flag stories
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=501208 3 of 3 -story

~Band names
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=113925 Best/worst real band names
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=391461 Infamous band name thread
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?p=6734711 Changing a band's name
http://www.bandnamemaker.com/
http://www.1728.com/bandname.htm

~Leaving the band
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=507131 Quitting
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=510146 Getting fired

~Band management
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=73200 Intro
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=425221 Books

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=507322 First band
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=477182 Running a band: democracy or dictatorship?
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=466534 How to fire a band member
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=504370 Band "funds", "to be or not to be?"

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=508702 Originals Band "paying dues"
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=508446 Is playing for "free" really "free"?

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=509379 Getting gigs
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=494100 Advertising yourself
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=503211 Business cards

~Band Reheasal/Gigs/P.A.
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=173764 Bassist's guide to singing
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3743 Protect your hearing! Wear ear plugs!
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=518269 In-ear monitors
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=521015 Band rehearsal through headphones

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=479102 Rehearsal -tips 1 of 3
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=486490 2 of 3 -efficiency
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=484615 3 0f 3 -how often?
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=458468 Recording rehearsals/practice/gigs
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=489244 Learn Live Sound mixing

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=237521 Moving equipment 1 of 2
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=483338 2 of 2
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?p=6914637 Coiling cables

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=500417 First gig 1 of 2
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=442203 2 of 2
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=492051 To noodle or not to noodle?
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=497067 Being asked to turn down the VOLUME
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showpost.php?p=7048418&postcount=7 Compression will save your
amp/speaker(s)

P.A.
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=181555 What size?
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=441138 First
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=84740 Upgrading
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?p=7044862 Upgrading
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?p=5622952 Configuring
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=489244 Learn Live Sound mixing

~Cool rigs, equipment and info
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=166225 TB Amps FAQs
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=442966 Links to 30 light weight cabs,amps, combos

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?p=5041266 Buying a combo 1 of 2
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=510214 2 of 2
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=163735 Combos vs Head/Cab

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2968494 10's v. 12's v. 15's v. 18's 1 of 2
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=515702 2 of 2
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=519459 4x10 vs. 2-2x10 vs. 2x10/1x15 vertical stack

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=475615 Happy with my rig 1 of 2
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=455442 2 of 2
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=280571 Mini-rigs of doom 1 of 2
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=347456 2 of 2
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=450492 Rigs of doom
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=506640 "I want a monster amp!"
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=140446 Ulitmate fantasy rig

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=193818 Gear insurance thread
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?p=6729196 Isolating Amp/Cabs from stage/each other

~Building/Fixin' Stuff
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2020562 Upgrading speakers in old cabs
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=491220 Cabs
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=508659 Cabs(plans included) + discussion of cab building
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?p=6169317 Bill Fitzmaurice cabs
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=432560 Light weight fiberglass cab
http://www.mojomusicalsupply.com/ Parts

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=499264 Building a tube amp
http://www.el34world.com/service.htm Fixing tube amps
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?p=7046092 Good amp-tech links
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=57 TB's Luthier's Corner
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=18 Bass Setup and Repair

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=465992 Sound proofing (reduction) 1 of 2
http://drummerworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37523 2 of 3 -w/ room pics
http://www.drummerworld.com/forums/showthread.php?p=493324 3 of 3 -w/ room pics

~Guitars
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=503675 12 string guitars
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=427924 Favorite guitar?

7. EFFECTS/ACCESSORIES
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=36 TB Effects Forum
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=494366 Lights for your fretboard.

8. OTHER
~Tips for day to day living
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=480666 Gadgets and Gizmos
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=480686 Tips for living
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=484653 Ways to save money

 

More links:

Follow the bass players to the R&B, groove and funk promised land:

James Jamerson. Jr. - Motown/Funk Bros
Cloud Nine: Temptations

Hanley Edwards -Billy Preston