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Introduction to the Upright Bass
Learn the characteristics of an upright bass and the many ways you can play it
About Course
Introduction to the Upright Bass is a comprehensive course designed for aspiring bassists eager to develop foundational skills on the upright bass. Led by Hilliard Greene, a seasoned musician with over 30 years of experience in classical, jazz, rock, blues, R&B, and tango, this course offers step-by-step guidance through essential techniques, including proper hand positioning, understanding the instrument's parts, and basic playing methods.
Throughout the course, students will explore the role of the upright bass in various musical genres, learning to establish groove and rhythm within a band setting. The curriculum emphasizes practical application, enabling learners to play along with tracks and develop timing and consistency.
By engaging with structured lessons and hands-on exercises, participants will build a solid foundation in upright bass performance, preparing them for more advanced studies and ensemble playing.
Course Content
- Choosing A Bass To Own
- Care, Feeding, Playing
- Boom Chicks
- Half and Whole Steps
- Boom Chicks With Fills
- Playing Major Scales
- Expanding the Major Scales
- Minor Scales
- Intervals Through Octave
- Unison Through Octave
- Triads
- Expanding Triads Through an Octave
- Chart Reading
- Seventh Chords
- Expanding Chart Reading
- Triads and Seventh Chords in the Minor Scale
- Hearing Tonal Center
- Hearing Chord Changes
- Basic Bass Rhythms
- Basic Walking Bass
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