Suitable for bass players with some degree of experience, who wish to take their skills to a higher level in World Music. Coursework includes grooves, riffs and improvisation in the styles of Reggae, Latin (inc. Bossa Nova, Cha Cha, Mambo, Rumba, Samba) and African music (inc. Cameroon, Congo, Guinea, Mali, Somalia, South Africa). Technical exercises include: diatonic and pentatonic scales, arpeggios, chromatic movements, developing and interpreting chord symbols, a wide range of chord sequences, reading music and rhythm notation. Creative work will be focused on building a broad repertoire of bass phrases used in World Music, and performing as part of a band.
Courses
Bass Guitar 3A
When & Where
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19 September 2024 - 12 December 2024 ( 18 hours, 12 weeks )
- Evening, Thursday
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View course timetable
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Online
Quick Facts
- Availability Yes
- Tutor Paul Westwood
- Course Code W24JPMH03A
- Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course
What you will learn
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Gain an understanding about world music and how to apply it effectively in a band
- Explore and fuse world music with western music styles, eg. reggae and rock
- Term 1 - play riffs and grooves in the style of Reggae
- Term 2 - play riffs and grooves in Latin styles (inc. Bossa Nova, Cha Cha, Mambo, Rumba, Samba)
- Term 3 - play riffs and grooves in the style of African music (inc. Cameroon, Congo, Guinea, Mali, Somalia, South Africa)
- Use additional skills to improvise on grooves in various styles of world music
- Gain good timekeeping abilities and play in tempo
- Read and play music notation
- Perform with greater confidence and skill, in general
- Apply new skills and knowledge that enable progression to the next level.
Cost
Full fee
£170
Concession fee
£130
Class format and activities
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.
Entry requirements
Students who have attended courses Bass Guitar 1 or Bass Guitar 2, or who have had some previous experience of the bass guitar.
What you need to know before you enrol
Regular practice between lessons is essential for ongoing progress.
What you need
Your bass guitar and a pen or pencil.
What you can do next
Morley College course Jazz Bass. Alternatively, learners should consider one of our ensembles. Ask your tutor for advice or contact the Music Department.
