Posted by Bob Gollihur on June 13, 2000 at 20:41:13:
In Reply to: Electric bass player who wants to switch over!!!!! posted by James Burmeister on June 13, 2000 at 12:38:46:
: hey home skillets. I have played electric bass for a wile now but i cant get enough of that acoustic bass sound. I need to know
: of a web site were i could learn to play one. keep in mind ive only touched on once and i didnt sound very good. i would also
: like some imput on what type to buy for a begginer upright player.(I need it cheap). I want one that will sound good in my jazz
: sextet.also, any advise on finger playing and walking bass. Is it the same as on electric bass? any suggestions would be very
: helpfull. all my thanx (the Brewmeister)
You'll find a ton of resources at my Double Bass Links page, including Bass Pedagogy (positions, basic info) and there is a link on walking bass lines.
Bob Gollihur
eclectic bass - http://www.gollihur.com/bass.html