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Continuing Education Courses
Jazz Bass for the Non-Bassist: Upright & Electric (Beginner Level)
Date
June 7-August 1, 2021
Course Code
7511
Credits
3 Graduate Credits
Tuition
$1,065, due in full with registration
Overview
Learn the building blocks of improvising on the double bass or bass guitar in a jazz style. Develop walking bass lines and improvised solos from chord charts and discover methods for instructing young bassists in a jazz ensemble setting.
This course will include:
• Playing accompanimental bass lines in swing, straight-eighth notes and ballad styles
• Fingerboard/fretboard layout and fingerings
• Basic harmonic structures of relevant chord/scale relationships
• Navigating common jazz chord progressions
• Concepts in improvisation
• Learning six standard jazz tunes
• Concepts in jazz education
Students can choose either upright or electric bass to take this course. No previous jazz or improvisation experience necessary.
Requirements
Chat Session
Prerequisites
Required Text(s)
None
Software/Hardware Requirements
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