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Hi all I'm a [u]very [/u]new DB player in Sheffield i.e. one lesson, one instruction book (on order), and no DB so no practice so far! But I'm keen.

I've played violin for many years in orchestras and recently mainly in quartets and other small groups with friends. Just for fun. I'm still doing that but my DB ambitions are to play jazz. I would love to get good enough to play with other people if they'll have me. I think some of the skills are transferable although I am looking forward to it being a departure from what I'm used to especially being tied to written music.

I like a very wide range of music including a wide range of jazz including quite traditional but just recently I have been really enjoying some stuff like Michael Wollny's trio, Esbjorn Svensson Trio and Portico quartet. In fact saw Michael Wollny this week in Manchester and wow they were so cool - Eva Kruse on DB, check them out on youtube or spotify eg Wasted and Wanted, Sov Lilla Alma and their version of Kraftwerk's the Model.

So my problem is getting an instrument to practise on. Any suggestions? Borrowing, renting or even buying?

Kate

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Welcome (also from Sheffield!)!

Check out the db forums on here, loads of advice, there's also a db for sale forum so you might pick up a bargain too...

If cash is a problem then borrowing will be best but for consistency of practicing on a new instrument renting or buying will help you to get used to that particular instrument...I'm sure there'll be loads of folks more than happy to give you advice (I'm not much of a db player, I have an EUB which satisfies my upright itch when I get chance)

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Hi Kate,


Welcome to BC. I hope you'll thrive.
Sorry, can't help with the DB question. Am a mere bass guitar noob.

As to:

[quote name='marsal1s' timestamp='1360923817' post='1978317']
I think some of the skills are transferable
[/quote]

Yup! They are, especially the fingering if you're into atonal music with micro-intervals. :P

Anyway,

Enjoy!


best,
bert

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thank you all what a great welcome! is it something about bass players that you are all so nice and friendly?

I'll get hunting, thanks for those suggestions. It would certainly good to be able to have one for more than odd borrows, to get familiar with.

Cheers
Kate

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Welcome Kate, I am also a double bass player based in Sheffield. I am a classical player, but I do know a jazz bass tutor based in Sheffield if you need any help. As for getting hold of a bass, there is a place you can hire them from, based in Derbyshire:

[url="http://www.bassbags.co.uk/Double-Bass-Hire.html"]http://www.bassbags.co.uk/Double-Bass-Hire.html[/url]

Lots of luck!

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