17 September 2024 - 10 December 2024 ( 18 hours, 12 weeks )
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Waterloo Centre
Suitable for absolute beginners who want to learn the fundamentals of bass playing. Coursework includes: developing good technique, scales and arpeggios, chord symbols, a range of chord sequences, rhythm and tempo exercises, reading music and rhythm notation. Creative work and performance will be focused on developing groove playing and basic improvisation in the styles of Swing, Rock and Funk.
Classes will be held at Morley College and are continuous over three terms. Students may sign up each term or for the whole year. Please be aware that catch-up lessons will be available online if you enrol in terms 2 & 3. Handouts are provided each lesson to accompany classwork. Additional handouts are provided that reference music elements such as theory, harmony, rhythm, phrasing, and technique. Students are encouraged to perform each exercise with the tutor, who accompanies on guitar, piano or with backing tracks. Play-along backing tracks are provided for practise and personal development outside of the classroom. There is an option for recordings of students’ performances if they choose. To ensure that you make the best possible progress on your course, feedback, advice, and Q&A sessions are conducted in a constructive and supportive environment.
No previous experience of the bass guitar is necessary.
The first lesson begins with important basics that gradually build throughout the term.
Your bass guitar and a pen or pencil.
