Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2023-10-27 21:48
Wow, a lot of complex replies. I’ll assume you meant a bass that goes down to Eb. Yes, we say Eb. It comes from the predominant use (scales with flats are easier for “flat” transposing instruments to play; also there IS a key signature of Eb but not D#). My best guesses why.
For reading, learn the names of the notes by rote (on our staff, treble clef, the second space up from the bottom is always “A” and the top line is always “F,” for example. Thinking fingerings may seem like a good idea but it will hold you back, DON’T DO IT!!!!
As for theory, there is no one stop shop but I’d say a good starting point would be to learn how to put together a chart of the circle of fifths. More on that later.
………..Paul Aviles
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