I want to get one of the Simandl books but after looking on amazon I'm wondering which one? I'm looking to improve EB.
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which Simandl
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https://www.amazon.com/O492-Method-...t=&hvlocphy=1026481&hvtargid=pla-450582743224
This is The Book if you are learning double bass. You can also use it as a guide for electric bass if you want to learn that method of fingering and play db as well
Simandl is a three finger technique which is the right approach for the db's 42 inch scale.
Most EBs are a much shorter 34 or 35 inch scale and either a 3 or 4 fingered technique will work for most folks.
The 4 fingered approach may be a better choice if you are planning faster complex musical lines.
Lots of EB players on TB use either or both.
This is The Book if you are learning double bass. You can also use it as a guide for electric bass if you want to learn that method of fingering and play db as well
Simandl is a three finger technique which is the right approach for the db's 42 inch scale.
Most EBs are a much shorter 34 or 35 inch scale and either a 3 or 4 fingered technique will work for most folks.
The 4 fingered approach may be a better choice if you are planning faster complex musical lines.
Lots of EB players on TB use either or both.
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I much prefer the International Publisher edition (click here) of Simandl method vol 1 versus the red jacketed version with japanese
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the 30 studies are good for working on sight-reading on either instrument. There's a good progression of difficulty in rhythms and keys as you progress.
The exercises in the Simandl method books really don't transfer to electric bass. They are intended to improve intonation, reading, and bowing skills.
I'd suggest "Bass Logic" for overall improvement on electric bass, and "Reading Contemporary Electric Bass" by Appleman / Berklee to focus on reading notes. As others have suggested, the Simandl 30 etudes book is also good for reading studies.
I'd suggest "Bass Logic" for overall improvement on electric bass, and "Reading Contemporary Electric Bass" by Appleman / Berklee to focus on reading notes. As others have suggested, the Simandl 30 etudes book is also good for reading studies.
A follow-up- if you can find it, check out "Serious Electric Bass" by Joel DiBartolo. It's got development exercises and theory gear specifically to electric bass guitar. Easily enough material in this book for 3 years of solid study, if not an entire lifetime. No TAB, stuff in all keys, and plenty of exercises that you'll have to extrapolate on your own.
