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Beginning Upright Bass
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No
experience necessary |
Instructor:
Trigg Render
Learn the essentials of playing bass for bluegrass, old-time, and folk
music.
In 8 weeks, you’ll be able to:
• Hold the bass properly
• Pluck open strings in time with 3-chord songs
• Learn how to find and play the root and fifth for songs in most
standard keys
• Play a walking bass line to signal chord changes
• Understand and apply some useful music theory
Equipment: BYOB (bass). Rentals available at many music stores in town,
including
St. Louis Strings in Dogtown, 6331 Clayton Ave, St. Louis, MO 63139,
644-6999.
Please note: We do not currently have rental basses available at the
Folk School. |
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| Upright
Bass I |
Prerequisite:
Beginning Upright Bass class or workshop, or equivalent musical
knowledge/experience |
Six-Week Winter class: Wednesdays 6:30, Oct. 31, Nov.
14, Nov. 28, Dec. 5, Dec. 12, Dec. 19
Instructor:
Trigg Render
A continuation of the beginning class. Develop your skills and practice
playing bass with different types of songs. This class will prepare
you to join an ensemble as the bass player! |
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