His tuition program consists of the following:
Beginner/ Intermediate/Advanced
1. Technical Studies Bass guitar & Amplification Different models Guitar set up Pre amps E.Q Compression Valves Solid State etc. Left & right hand techniques & positions Thumping & Popping Fretless intonation Finger style approach
2. We shall look at identifying specific rhythms styles that can be used when in a supportive role as bassist
3. Repertoire study Exploring different genres paying particular attention to the Technical (Plectrum fingers Thumb. Musical aspects include (style sound chart navigation using a transcription & audio)
4. Fret board harmony Includes specific technical exercises for the Bass that are designed to help with your Knowledge of the fret board & build strength & dexterity, including Scales Triads arpeggio’s Chord analysis warm up & supportive finger exercises for left & right hand.
5. Stylistic understanding Introduction to the many traditional musical styles on offer to the modern bassist including Bossa Latin Funk Reggae & Rock
6. Practical Theory grade (1-onwards) Develop an understanding of how music works in a practical way including the Major Scale triads & Basic Diatonic Harmony
7. Sight Reading for beginners
An introduction in to the murky world of Rhythm & Pitch or music notation using Sibelius software to write Create b& under stands written music
Advanced
1. Technical Studies Advanced look at The Bass guitar & Amplification Different models Guitar set up Pre amps E.Q Compression Valves Solid State Speaker rating s amp ohm age
2. Technique & Styles Left & right hand techniques & positions Thumping & Popping Fretless intonation Finger style approach including closed position introduction to The Upright Bass & Simandl studies for left & Right Hand
3. We shall look at identifying specific rhythms styles that can be used when in a supportive role as bassist and more importantly Identifying the role between Bass & Drums also Odd meters Metric Modulation
4. Repertoire study Exploring different genres paying particular attention to the Technical (Plectrum fingers Thumb altered tuning Keyboard & synth emulation) & Musical aspects including (style sound chart navigation using a transcription & audio)
5. Fret board harmony includes specific technical exercises for the Bass that are designed to help with your Knowledge of the fret board & build strength & dexterity, including Scales Triads arpeggio’s Chord analysis warm up & supportive finger exercises for left & right hand.
6. Stylistic understanding A comprehensive study of the traditional musical styles on offer to the modern bassist including Brazilian Latin Fun Caribbean Jazz & African Rhythms
Advanced theory Includes an in depth study Jazz harmony Key & parallel Keys Tonal centers & altered Dominants II V 1’s b5 substitution improvisation chromatic approach notes synthetic & exotic Scales & arpeggios extended chords Walking in 2 & 4 & Getting round the changes. Jazz studies will also include Analyzing Chord charts starting with the Blues progression Using Simple I IV V progressions & ultimately working toward dominant chords & their appropriate scales including more complex dominants e.g. C7 C7 #4 whole tone C7b9 Phrygian dominant diminished & Whole tone ultimately getting round Giant steps changes
