ubassman Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 (edited) Don't know how many BC-ers have seen the "PASS IT ON" part of the recycling thread? What are peoples thoughts to replicate the idea here but specifically for DB ? The concept is simple - if you have a DB method book that you would be happy to donate ( say Simandl or Ray Brown for example) or piece of music ( Grade 3 ABRSM piece for example ), or even have found a link to a free pdf set of exercises, they can be made available to other members in a dedicated DB library area . If you want to borrow the Ray Brown to see what its like for example, you put your name down in the Ray Brown thread of the library and whoever has the book will pass it on when they are done. All books get passed on from member to member. The Double Bass library could possibly be pinned like Daff's Innovation Strings as a sub forum . ...if theres enough interest then this could be put into motion subject to speaking to the powers that be ( I have run this past one of the Mods who says in principle that yes this could be done but would like to gauge interest from members ). So, vote now in the poll ! Edited August 16, 2013 by ubassman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bassman Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Go for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owencf Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Seeing as im starting to amass a fair few books why not. its alway good to get a loan of a copy of something before you want to buy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubassman Posted August 16, 2013 Author Share Posted August 16, 2013 [quote name='Owencf' timestamp='1376681747' post='2178081'] Seeing as im starting to amass a fair few books why not. its alway good to get a loan of a copy of something before you want to buy it. [/quote] It was reading your thread that inspired the idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubassman Posted August 17, 2013 Author Share Posted August 17, 2013 ...if you visit this thread don't leave without voting ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I found my way here but don't have a DB. Voted anyway. I has to be a good idea. If I get a DB I'd really appreciate being able to try before buying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apprenti L'Artisan Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I think it's a good idea, provided postage isn't going to be enormous. Maybe the same could be done with magazines as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owencf Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Probably a little more than sending a set of strings but if it costs me £9 to send a book to Australia it bloody well better not cost more than a fiver to send something inside this rock of a island. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apprenti L'Artisan Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Yeah, I agree. In which case, I think we should give it a go. I'll have a look to see whether I've still got some books to loan (might have already given them away). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatgoogle Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I've got a load of books i dont use anymore. Good for beginners. J.S Bach for unaccompanied Double bass Suzuki 3 and 4. Just bass parts Yorke solos for double bass and piano. Volume 1 Time pieces for double bass vol 1 I have simandl which i shall keep for ever. Too many important little scribbles and hours spent going through exercises to throw that one away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtroun Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 You'd have to pry most of my favourite books out of my cold, dead hands! Still, I'm sure there are a couple of books I could offer. There's the Bob Magnusson walking bass lines book, I'll have a look and see what else I've got that might be helpful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubassman Posted August 17, 2013 Author Share Posted August 17, 2013 [quote name='mtroun' timestamp='1376753649' post='2178732'] You'd have to pry most of my favourite books out of my cold, dead hands! [/quote] .... !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubassman Posted August 18, 2013 Author Share Posted August 18, 2013 [quote name='ubassman' timestamp='1376726311' post='2178385'] ...if you visit this thread don't leave without voting ! [/quote] ...bump! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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