Bass Basics

The following are some (of many) online resources for beginning bass players.
 
Reading Music (Bass Clef) Primer:
http://www.cyberfretbass.com/reading/primer/standard/index.php

YouTube video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SKtjWBPGXk

Quiz yourself on the notes:
http://www.studybass.com/tools/bass-clef-notes/

"Walking" bass lines (a bit more advanced, but very useful!)
http://www.adamnitti.com/bass_player_10.shtml

And finally, here's my own mini-primer (the Finale to Noteflight rendition):
http://www.noteflight.com/scores/view/6516e7c4e142f42beba448acb94dda36ee419b53

Early Bird Jazz Band to Play Gracewindws Music 2009-12-12

!!! EARLY BIRD JAZZ BAND GIG ALERT !!!

Where:  Gracewinds Music, downtown Corvallis
When:  Saturday, December 12
Time:   Start at 12 noon (arrive by 11:35am to setup)
Dress: "Nice" - Festive Colors!

What to bring:  all your music; stand; your instrument of course!

Drums provided; bass amp(s) provided; possibly guitar amps too.

We'll play a short (20 minute) set TBD.  Short and sweet - a great chance to play!