Notes on Staff vs Fretboard

Hey everyone, just bought my first bass a few days ago...and now I think im ready to start getting into things. But, ive got one big question:

Does anyone have a list of how i play the different notes on the staff? For example:

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on the staff that note would be an "A" (right?) but, how do i play an A? what string/fret do I use? If anyone is able to help me out with this for all the notes on the staff...I would really appreciate it!

Is there a website/another forum post? ive been looking but i cant find one. And...are there any other general tips youve got for a first time bassist?

EDIT: one other question...I've been reading some stuff on the net, and some articles say that i should pluck the E string with my thumb, A with my index finger and D with my middle finger. Others say that i should use my index and middle to play all strings. Which is correct? and, if the first is correct, what do i use to play the G string? Thanks again!

 

ok, thx for the finger stuff. and i knew that the A was open on A string, but what about the other notes? how do i go about playing them? Is there a chart or somthing anywhere that will show me the note on the staff and then next to it, how to play it?

 

Thanks guys! Found exactly what I was lookin for...and some extra stuff!