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Repertoire & Reading Beginner 1 min read

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I view reading music as a way to communicate on paper what you want somebody to play. It lets musicians prepare rehearsals and performances quickly, saves time and money, and opens up a wider variety of work that usually pays better. Getting your reading together will increase your worth as a bass player.

Originally published June 9, 2013, lightly edited for clarity.

I view reading music simply as a way to communicate on paper what you want somebody to play. It allows musicians to put together music for a rehearsal or performance quickly, which can save a lot of time and money. Put simply, getting your reading together will increase your worth as a bass player. You will have access to much more, and a wider variety of work that usually pays pretty good. This video introduces you to some valuable information that will help improve your reading. Reading music is one of the fundamentals I teach. If you want structured help building your reading skills, online bass lessons via Zoom are available.

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