Slap that Bass!

I played bass for the first time ever today, in Freshman Orchestra.  Bass isn't that bad, it actually is a cool instrument.   Although, my legs do hurt from standing up.  That's another thing today was my first time standing up in orchestra today.  Usually I sit down and when I do stand with my instrument it's rare that I have to use my strength to stand a 100 pound instrument.   Also,  the strings are in the reverse order of violin, which is what makes it difficult.  I had some help from my friend, Sophia.  The bass section is great in Freshman Orchestra.  There are SEVEN bassists.  I think that's the most my school has ever had in just ONE orchestra.  It really is great!  It never gets boring in the bass section.  Who would have ever thought that bassists get to have fun?  Most of the time the bass section gets the accompanist part, but there are so many of them.  It gives a great opportunity for me to teach them about some music tactics.   Additionally, they are the jokesters of the orchestra so it makes learning the bass more interesting.  It is difficult to hear whether or not I am in tune, because it's below my range I am used to hearing.  But, this is another great way to train my ear.  Well that's all I got for today.  It was a great way to start the first day back from break.