Bass Lessons

Why learn Bass?

• Easily transportable
• Good way of relaxing and a great creative outlet
• Develops fine motor skills
• Allows for use of the imagination
• Potential to be part of an orchestra, band, or ensemble

Common genres for Bass

• pop
• rock
• jazz
• rnb
• country
• blues
• classical

What students will learn

• instrumental technique
• music theory
• aural and rhythm training
• improvisation skills
• variety of pieces
• combining melody lines and chords
• reading notation, tabs, and chord charts
• holding a pick, using fingers, sitting with instrument
• bending, hammer-ons, pull-offs, pick technique
• tone
• using a pedalboard
• lead lines, shredding