Bass classes will feature all aspects of
Bluegrass style playing including:
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Knowing your bass and basic set up, pick ups mics etc.
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Tuning & tuners
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Left and right hand technique
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Intonation, and good tone production
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Good timing and using a metronome
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Basic 1/5 patterns
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Nashville number system
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Walking to changes/bass runs
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Scales and how to use them
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Leading tones/passing notes
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Different time signatures (i.e. 3/4)
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How to fit in the group the bass player role
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On top of the beat?
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A little slapping (very little)