I play upright bass and wonder if an electric bass guitar has the same fingerings?

Question

I have played upright string bass for almost five years, and our choral teacher just asked me if I would be willing to play bass for their select vocal jazz group. However, she would rather me play electric bass guitar. I'm just wondering if it is the same as upright bass, just turned on the side? I have never played bass guitar, but I know many of my fellow orchestral bassists play. :] Thanks a BUNCH...

Answer 1

Exactly the same but on its side. The top four strings of a guitar are also the same in case you ever feel saucy.

Answer 2

Yes, just the same. And besides, they are too different worlds that may help you on you creativeness

Answer 3

ya they are the same ;-)

Answer 4

Yes...bottom string Low E...next is A, then D, top is G....just like a stand up bass. I think you will have MUCH more fun on the electric bass! I LOVE IT! You'll find your playing style and versitility will be unleashed! Have Fun! If you ever play a 5 string...it is the low string that is expanded...you can play a LOW B and that is an amazing rumble! Especially for 12 bar blues in the key of E.

Answer 5

yup